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Good morning, friends. It’s yet another busy start to the week, with tons of logistics and trade-related news from across the region. Let’s dive in. THE BIG LOGISTICS STORIES-Omani logistics provider Asyad Group has inked a concession agreement with Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Freezones (OPAZ) to develop, manage and operate Muscat […]
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Posted inZones
Omani government logistics arm Asyad inks concession agreement for Freezone at Muscat International Airport
The planned 1.7 mn sqm freezone is set to become a global hub for logistics at the airport and strengthen economic diversification
Posted inInvestment Watch
DP World forms JV with Russia’s Rosatom to establish global logistics operator
Rosatom and DP World aim to facilitate logistics integration between BRICS members and partner countries
Posted inProjects
American-European consortium snags project management contract for USD 7 bn Saudi land bridge megaproject
The new railway will take seven years to complete, and will consist of a total of six lines
Posted inShipping + Maritime
DP World begins construction on new Brisbane container park
The facility will boost the port’s capacity to respond to the growing demand for crude oil, refined oil and cement
Posted inTrucking
Yemen breaks ground on dry port for trucks in Hodeidah
The first phase of the port will cost YER 97 mn
Posted inDiplomacy
Iran inks trade agreement with Syria, explores boosting trade ties with more countries. PLUS: More from KSA, the UAE, Jordan, Qatar, Egypt and Kuwait
Iran + Syria ink trade agreement: Iran and Syria have inked a trade agreement and removed tariffs on goods traveling between them, semi-official news agency Mehr reports. The two countries are also planning to set up a joint economic zone in the near future, and to expand cooperation in the transportation sector, Mehr reported separately. […]
Posted inLogistics in the News
Maersk is launching its first methanol-enabled vessel in early 2024 + China, US clash over trade regulations, again
Maersk's first methanol-enabled vessel to service Asia-Europe route in February: Danish shipping giant Maersk (Maersk) is set to deploy the first of 18 methanol-enabled vessels on order on 9 February 2024, according to a press release. The vessel will service Maersk’s AE7 route, which includes calls at Shanghai, Tanjung Pelepas, Colombo, and Hamburg. The move […]