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Morocco + Oman boost transport cooperation with four MoUs: Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita and his Omani counterpart Badr Al Busaidi signed four bilateral agreements during a meeting of the joint commission between the two countries, according to a statement. The agreements consist of one partnership agreement and three MoUs focusing mainly on maritime […]
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New containership capacity hits all-time record in June + Airbus dabbles with new wing technology
New containership capacity reached a record 285k TEU in June,according to Alphaliner data cited by Seatrade Maritime. The record delivery figures come on the back of the fulfillment of newbuildings ordered during the container shipping boom in 2021-2022. The 285k TEU does, however, fall short of the 400k TEU forecasted by analyst Alphaliner. This could […]
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UAE approves first license for self-driving vehicles + Qatar Airways boosts cargo operations to Saudi’s Dammam. PLUS: Flynas boosts fleet, and news from Iran Air, Emirates, and Etihad Airways
LAST MILE- The UAE has approved the first national license for self-driving vehicles to operate on its roads, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said in a statement. The license grants China-based self-driving research outfit WeRide the green light to conduct tests for self-driving vehicles […]
Posted inAround the World
Nikola Corp to liquidate assets of battery supplier Romeo Power
Electric truck manufacturer Nikola Corp will liquidate the assets of its battery supplier Romeo Power, which it acquired less than a year ago for some USD 144 mn in stock to boost battery pack production, Reutersreports. Romeo Powerhas struggled to meet investor expectations due to rising commodity costs and limited access to capital. The manufacturer, […]
Posted inCalendar
JULY 3-7 July (Monday-Friday): International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting, IMO Headquarters, London, UK. 11 July (Tuesday): Deadline for bidding for the consultancy tender for detailed design, study, and preparation of documents for Kuwait's Railway Project. 16-17 July (Thursday-Friday): The Levitate Conference and Exhibition, St. Regis Amman Hotel. 24-25 July (Monday-Tuesday): ICSG Istanbul, […]
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TODAY: Another step towards non-USD dominant trade? + Iran unveils strategy for North-South Corridor
Good morning, friends. Today’s issue has a bit of everything, with a big focus on decarbonization in shipping, last-mile delivery and more. THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- Oman’s Khazaen Economic City is getting two freezones to support light and medium industries and trade.Meanwhile, Tehran is ramping up efforts to electrify its transport fleet, with plans to […]
Posted inZones
Oman to establish two economic freezones in its Khazaen Economic City
The zones will be tailored to light and medium industries, business and trade
Posted inE-Commerce
Tehran steps up electrification of transport fleet with 200k e-bikes by March of next year
Iran will also set up some 5k slow + fast charging EV stations
Posted inStartup Watch
Foodtech startup Nomu group raises USD 5 mn in seed round funding
The startup will use the funds to expand its solutions for restaurants and financing