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Good morning, wonderful people, and welcome to our final logistics issue of the year. We’ll be back in your inboxes on Tuesday, 2 January, as we take a publication break to recharge and work on some exciting projects. THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- It was another slow day in logistics land, save for a project update […]
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Posted inZones
Mawani + Medlog to build new logistics area at King Abdulaziz Port
The logistics zone, spanning over 100k square meters, aims to handle an annual capacity of up to 300k containers
Posted inPorts
Iran breaks ground on USD 80 mn infrastructure projects in Chabahar Port + plans to launch southeastern rail link by March 2025
The developments include a warehouse, a cargo support terminal, and a grain storage silo
Posted inThe Macro Picture
Maritime trade volumes set to recover in 2023, UNCTAD says
The sector still needs to meet decarbonization targets, and handle challenges like rising geopolitical tensions and heightened trade policies
Posted inDiplomacy
Morocco’s Atlantic Ocean Access initiative gains traction
Morocco, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Niger, discuss Atlantic Ocean access initiative: Officials from the five countries met to discuss Morocco’s Atlantic Ocean Access initiative for countries in the Sahel region at a Ministerial Coordination meeting in Marrakech, according to a statement. Announced earlier this year, the initiative aims to enhance Sahel countries' access to […]
Posted inAlso on Our Radar
Egypt is getting a new trade-focused startup + Agility, Asyad, and Al Futtaim pledge net zero emissions
STARTUP WATCH- A new B2B marketplace enters the startup scene in Egypt: Digital B2B platform connecting manufacturers and buyers TradeHub has launched operations, according to a company statement (pdf). The platform seeks to facilitate trade and promote exports by helping local manufacturers access international markets. TradeHub is currently only available to selected manufacturers. Others may […]
Posted inCalendar
EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE 2H 2023:Construction of Neom’s first hydrogen fueling station will kick off. 2H 2023: Expansion of Baghdad International Airport to begin. Before the end of the year: The first phase of the Ain Sokhna port redevelopment will wrap. JANUARY 2024 9-11 January (Tuesday- Thursday): Dubai International Pharma and Technologies Conference and […]
Posted inWhat we're tracking today
TODAY: Arab Trade Line kicks off operations this week + UAE to streamline licensing procedures for marine vessels
Good morning, everyone. The end-of-year news slowdown is finally upon us, with very little happening in the logistics sector worth noting, save for a couple of interesting news coming out of the UAE and KSA. Things have finally calmed down on the Red Sea front, with virtually no updates since we last wrote to you. […]