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While many airlines have suspended operations to and from Israel, most shipping and air routes are operating as normal, with some limitations
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Posted inZones
Egypt to establish five logistics zones linking Al Arish to Taba in latest addition to logistics corridor
The zones come as part of the Arish-Taba logistics corridor, which aims to boost freight transport and enable exports via the Arish and Taba ports
Posted inAviation
Abha Airport to undergo massive expansion to boost passenger capacity and flights
The airport’s expansion will triple annual flights to 90k a year
Posted inStartup Watch
Iraqi e-commerce startup Orisdi closes six-figure bridge funding round
The e-commerce platform will use the funds to launch an app for cross-border shipping
Posted inTRADE FINANCE
Afreximbank, Morocco sign MoU for USD 1 bn trade and investment programme
The program will see the bank collaborate with the Moroccan gov’t on credit, risk bearing and trade advisory services
Posted inDiplomacy
UAE, South Korea wrap CEPA talks + US, UAE eye boosting trade. PLUS: More from Saudi Arabia and Iraq
UAE + South Korea wrap up CEPA negotiations: The UAE’s Foreign Trade Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and Korean Trade Minister Dukgeun Ahn have concluded negotiations on a CEPA agreement between the two countries, Emirati news agency Wam reports. The CEPA aims to reinforce East-West supply chains, ease two-way FDI flows, and increase joint […]
Posted inMoves
Qatar’s Milaha makes four new senior hires
Milaha’s on a hiring spree: Qatari ocean carrier Milaha has appointed Ting Sze Kiong as its new shipyard vice president, according to a statement. Peter Henri Verheijen (Linkedin) is also joining the company as vice president of container shipping, and Ramy Saleeb is coming on as senior manager for sales. The company also tapped Jahanzeb […]
Posted inAlso on Our Radar
Sohar Port and Freezone to expand Middle East Group’s open yard car storage hub + Iran eyes smoother customs, transit trade
ZONES- Sohar Port and Freezone has inked an agreement with Libyan conglomerate Middle East Groupto expand its open yard car storage hub, as part of plans to boost logistics capabilities and export and re-export operations, according to a press release. TRADE- IRU + Iranian customs look to boost transport and transit in Iran: President of […]
Posted inAround the World
India inaugurates its first transshipment port + US sanctions Emirati tanker for violating Western sanctions against Russian crude
India inaugurates first transshipment container port: The country yesterday inaugurated Vizhinjam transshipment container port, which is expected to significantly boost India’s international maritime trade, Bloomberg reports. The new port — a joint venture between Adani Ports and the state government of Kerala — is strategically situated near international shipping routes that account for 30% of […]