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Good morning, friends. We have a light issue for you this morning — a breath of fresh air following weeks of non-stop logistics news as big industry events kicked off in the region. THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY-Sharjah-based ports and terminal operator Gulftainer has extended its concession agreement for two terminals in the UAE with Sharjah […]
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Posted inShipping + Maritime
Gulftainer extends concession agreement for Sharjah and Khorfakkan terminals
Gulftainer will operate two terminals in Sharjah for another 35 years
Posted inThe Big Read
The tipping point for electric container handling equipment is 2-8 years away, but more needs to be done
Diesel-powered equipment was responsible for some 10-15 metric tonnes of CO2 in 2020 alone
Posted inLogistics in the News
More truckers are opting for hydrogen trucks in the US + China’s shipyards are making more ships this year. PLUS: CMA CGM invests in AI
Hydrogen-fueled trucks are picking up steam among truckers in the US:Tennessee-based logistics company IMC is one of many awaiting its first hydrogen electric fuel-cell trucks, the Wall Street Journal reports, as some truckers shift their focus from battery-cell rigs that weigh (and slow) trucks down. The switch to hydrogen has the advantage of longer trips […]
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Iraq could get more locomotives from China + Bahri charters two vessels from South Korean shipowner
RAIL- More Chinese locomotives for Iraq? A delegation from Iraq’s General Company for Iraqi Railways (GCIR) met with officials from Chinese rolling stock manufacturer CRRC to discuss the acquisition of locomotives and spare parts, according to a transport ministry statement. Iraq will review bids from CRRC and will seek formal approvals for the locomotives, head […]
Posted inAround the World
AIT Logistics to acquire Netherlands-based Lubbers + Denmark could start blocking Russian oil tankers from entering its waters
Supply chain solutions giant AIT Worldwide Logistics entered a binding purchaseagreement to acquire Dutch Lubbers Logistics Group, according to a press release. The acquisition will boost AIT’s offerings in road transport, freight forwarding and project freight logistics. The acquisition — which is set to see completion by the end of the year — will also […]
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NOVEMBER Mid-November: Third Caspian Economic Forum, Iran. September-November: Emirates Postal Group’s “Logistics Unleashed” competition, UAE. 21-22 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): Touchdown Middle East, Al Dana Hall, Gulf International Exhibition Centre, Gulf Hotel, Bahrain. 21-23 November (Tuesday-Thursday): Intermobility Expo 2023, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE. 21-23 November (Tuesday-Thursday): ARABAL 2023 Conference, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, Riyadh, […]
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TODAY: Israel accuses Houthis of seizing British-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea + Saudia will leave Riyadh in 2030 as Riyadh Air takes charge
Good morning, lovely people. We have a packed issue for you this morning, with several big updates from the GCC and Saudi Arabia, and more unusual news of the US sanctioning three UAE-based shipping firms for breaching its imposed oil cap on Russian oil. THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- Saudi ports authority Mawani and Saudi Logistics […]