Abu Dhabi Airports breaks ground on cargo terminal at AUH

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TODAY: A new cargo terminal for AUH + Tamer Group to launch a new Saudi logistics park

Good morning, nice people. It’s a busy end to the week in the regional logistics industry and we have the latest on AUH’s new cargo terminal, a new logistics park pegged for development in Saudi, and a pile of trade updates from around the region.

WATCH THIS SPACE-

#1- Algeria plans to build a 2.4k km railway network linking the northern and the southern parts of the country, Zaywa reports, citing comments made by The National Agency for Studies and Monitoring of Railway Investment’s information head Abdul Qadir Mazar to Algeria Press Service. The agency will prepare technical and feasibility studies for the project, but no timeline has been disclosed. Studies for nearly 1.1k km of the rail line have been conducted.

The details: Part of the line will link the capital Algiers on the Northern Mediterranean coast and Tamanrasset on the Southern border with Niger, while a second parallel line will link the two regions and pass through 10 provinces, Mazar said.

#2- DFM-listed GulfNav’s acquisition of companies and assets owned by Brooge Energy has been valued at AED 3.24 bn, Al Khaleej reports, adding that the maritime player will discuss the acquisition in a general assembly meeting on 2 January, 2025. The acquisition will see GulfNav issue AED 2.3 bn in mandatory convertible bonds for Brooge.

Background: Gulfnav is currently in the final stages of the acquisition of Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment from Brooge Energy, with plans to close the acquisition by 1Q 2025. GulfNav had previously provided the Securities and Commodities Authority with the required documents for the transaction in October. The acquisition has been in the works for more than a year, with an initial proposal submitted in October 2023, and board approval coming in September. The transaction, if it goes ahead, will be a share swap, with GulfNav’s board having approved an AED 448.5 mn capital increase — equivalent to the value of the shares that will be issued to Brooge.

#3- UAE-Mercosur trade agreement in 2025? Discussions for an economic partnership agreement between the UAE and Mercosur — the South American trade bloc comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay — are “progressing rapidly and should be concluded by 2025,” Brazil-Arab News Agency quotes Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as saying during a summit last week.

REMEMBER- International Cooperation Minister Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy visited Uruguay in July to review the progress of the negotiations for the agreement, following the completion of the first negotiation round at the start of the month. The latest round of negotiations was held in Uruguay’s capital, Montevideo last month.

#4- The first round of GCC-Japan freetrade talks wrap today with Deputy Governor of the Saudi General Authority of Foreign Trade Farid Al Asali leading the Saudi team at the negotiations, SPA reports. The Kingdom’s delegation includes nine technical groups specializing in goods, services, e-commerce, intellectual property, and other areas. Saudi-Japanese trade hit USD 41 bn last year, with minerals and organic chemicals leading Saudi exports, while cars and machinery led imports from Japan.

#5- Cambodia eyes rice export to the Kingdom: Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen called on Saudi investors to set up rice milling, storage, and packaging facilities in Cambodia as the country eyes expanding its rice export market in the region, with a focus on Saudi Arabia, according to Khmer Times. Hun recently met with chairman of the Consultative Assembly of Saudi Arabia Abdullah Al Sheikh.

MARKET WATCH-

#1- Oil prices stayed steady in early morning trading as weak demand forecasts and an unanticipated rise in US inventories hampered earlier gains, Reuters reports. Brent crude futures rose USD 0.14 to trade at USD 73.66 a barrel by GMT 05.19, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose USD 0.06 to USD 70.35 a barrel. Both benchmarks rose over USD 1 each yesterday.

#2- Opec slashed this year’s oil demand growth forecast by 210k bbl / d to 1.6 mn bbl / d, after accounting for “recently received bearish data for 3Q 2024” in its latest outlook report (pdf). The cuts mark the deepest reduction seen so far to the yearly outlook, slashing expectations for 2024 by 27% since July as it “belatedly recognizes the deteriorating market picture,” Bloomberg explained. Opec now sees global oil consumption averaging 103.8 mn bbl / d this year, and trimmed next year’s growth estimate by 90k bbl / d to 1.4 mn bbl / d.

The cartel’s growth forecasts for this year remain substantially higher than those of other analysts, standing at double the numbers cited by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs while also exceeding the International Energy Agency and Saudi Aramco’s estimates.

#3- Baltic index is on a losing streak: The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index — which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments — fell 4.3% to 1,106 points yesterday, driven by low rates across all vessel segments. The capesize index dipped 126 points to 1,377 points, while the panamax index fell 24 points to 1,053 points. The smaller supramax index slipped five points to 962 points.

PSA-

Hapag-Lloyd rolls out GRI: Shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd will implement a general rate increase (GRI) to USD 1k per container for shipments from the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent to North America effective 15 January 2025, according to a statement. The rate increase will apply to all cargo transported in 20’ and 40’ dry containers, reefers and special containers, including high cube equipment. It will affect shipments traveling to the US and Canada from the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

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CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-

Switzerland will host the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting from Monday, 20 January to Friday, 24 December in Davos. The conference — under the theme Collaboration for the Intelligent Age — will gather global leaders to address geopolitical shocks and stimulate growth across five thematic priorities; rebuilding trust, reimagining growth, investing in people, safeguarding the planet, and industries in the intelligent age.

Belgium will host the World Cargo Summit from Monday, 27 January to Wednesday, 29 January in Ostend. The event will focus on air cargo economics, strategy, and market trends with a specific focus on how the industry will tackle disruptions and how firms can adapt their business models.

The UAE will host the ShipTek International Conference from Wednesday, 29 January to Thursday 39 January in Dubai. The two-day conference will gather industry experts, including managing director at Hapag-Lloyd Carolin Stumm, CEO Adani Ports Nicolai Friis, VP International Maritime Industries Justin Taylor, CEO Tristra Tim Coffin, and others to discuss new tech and developments in the maritime industry.

The UAE will host the Middle East Bunkering Convention from Monday, 3 February to Wednesday, 5 February in Dubai. The event will focus on the marine fuels sector to address the future of the industry in light of geopolitical issues, environmental regulation, and the future of artificial intelligence and digitalization.

Saudi Arabia will host the Airport Expansion Conference from Tuesday, 4 February to Wednesday, 5 February in Riyadh. The two-day conference will feature over 30 speakers to discuss challenges faced by Saudi Airports and highlight Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 with a clear focus on expansion, tech, and strategic partnerships.

The UAE will host the Middle East Breakbulk Conference from Monday, 10 February to Tuesday, 11 February in Dubai. The event gathers giant manufacturers, EPCs, and service providers to discuss the latest solutions in breakbulk and heavy-lift logistics across the Middle East and Africa. The two-day event features an artificial intelligence (AI) seminar, heavy lift workshop, chartering workshop, and a women in breakbulk panel.

Check out our full calendar at the bottom of this email for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events and news triggers.

Abu Dhabi Airports breaks ground on cargo terminal at AUH

AUH gets a new cargo terminal: The UAE’s Abu Dhabi Airport has broken ground on the East Midfield cargo terminal (EMCT) at Zayed International Airport (AUH), according to a statement. No timeline or investment ticket for the project have been disclosed.

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The details: The 90k sqm facility will be able to handle up to 1.5 mn tonnes of cargo per year. The EMCT will integrate with the Abu Dhabi Airports Freezone (ADAFZ) — specifically at Al Falah district — offering a full range of services such as consolidation, warehousing, distribution, and re-export.

AD Airports completed the design phase of the East Midfield cargo terminal back in August, as part of its strategic partnerships and infrastructure enhancements. The firm handled some 254.3k tonnes of cargo in 1H 2024, with nearly 14 mn passengers in 1H 2024, up 33.5% y-o-y, with Zayed International Airport alone witnessing a 33.8% y-o-y rise in passenger traffic to over 13.7 mn passengers.

A boon for EAS as well: The boosted capabilities of the EMCT will enable Etihad Airport Services (EAS) to streamline its operations and enhance cargo handling efficiency, according to a press release. EMCT will be developed in line with Abu Dhabi regulations and Estidama principles — with an eye on a minimum Pearl rating.

Tamer Group + Saja Pharmaceuticals launching logistics park in KSA

Tamer Group + Saja to launch logistics park in Saudi Arabia: KSA-based logistics firm Tamer Group has inked a SAR 1 bn (USD 266 mn) agreement with Saja Pharmaceuticals to develop a solar-powered logistics park in Riyadh and a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Jeddah, Argaam reports.

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Details are scant: The manufacturing facility will produce specialized drugs and the logistics hub will cover 200k square meters. No timeline has been disclosed for either project, and the capacity of the solar energy generation is unknown.

DATA POINT- Saudi Arabia is the fastest-growing pharma market in the G20, contributing nearly half of the USD 32 bn regional market by 2027, Spa reports The Kingdom's pharma sector includes over 200 factories with investments exceeding USD 2.6 bn.

Tamer has Saudi ties: Tamer Group and Spain-based Intralogistics solutions provider Smartlog inked an agreement in September to automate the group’s new logistics park in Riyadh. Tamer Logistics also partnered with Kuekne+Nagel in October 2023 to provide contract logistics and support the latter’s freight forwarding activities in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement released at the time.

About the group: Founded in 1922, the Saudi-based conglomerate currently maintains a significant distribution and logistics services network in the Kingdom. The group’s logistics arm, Tamer Logistics, launched in 2011 to specialize in food and medical warehousing, warehousing and facility management, and domestic distribution, according to its LinkedIn.

Can SAF fill demand for jet fuel?

Can SAF meet jet fuel demand? Global jet demand is rising as more passengers take to the skies, with summer air travel driving aviation fuel consumption closer to pre-pandemic levels, according to S&P global data. Global demand for jet fuel and kerosene reached 8 mn b/d this summer, a first since late 2019, while annual demand is forecasted to rise to around 550k b/d in 2024, pushed up by markets in China and Western Europe. Can sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) be adopted widely enough to grab a substantial bite of the market?

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Growing supply to meet demand: Some 2 bn gallons of SAF is forecasted to hit the market by 2028, meaning an aviation sector goal of achieving 3 bn gallons of SAF by 2030 is in reach, according to a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge (SAF Grand Challenge) report. Current sustainable aviation fuel production represents “less than 1% of demand,” despite a threefold y-o-y hike in production and usage of the fuels in 2023, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Area Manager for the Gulf and Near East Khaled AlEisawi said on the sidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) in Dubai last month.

What’s changing? Reducing ethanol’s carbon intensity will be necessary to expand SAF production, the SAF Grand Challenge report finds. As it stands, ethanol’s lifecycle carbon intensity is some 46% lower than gasoline. Climate-savvy agriculture processes are being integrated into the SAF industry, with a focus on cutting down the carbon intensity of starch-based ethanol. SAF production capacity will also be boosted through the development of low-carbon intense sugar feedstocks from agricultural residues, the report added.

SAF is key to achieving the sector’s sustainability goals: Plans to reach zero emissions in aviation by 2050 depend on alternative fuels “by more than 65%,” the IATA official noted. The 77th IATA Annual General Meeting in Boston in October 2021 saw the passing of a resolution which commits member airlines to net-zero emissions by 2050.

Serving SAF targets: Qatar Airways has committed to integrating 10% SAF usage across its planes by 2030, according to its annual report. UAE airline Emirates aims for SAF to comprise 50% of its fuel supply by 2030, Capa reported. EgyptAir committed “to using 2% SAF for all its flights,” EgyptAir fuel and emission director Ahmed Matter told Ahram Online last year.

The holdup: SAFs are costly and their adoption has been sluggish. Their cost is three to four times higher than kerosene, making them less competitive and thereby decreasing their production — which is estimated to have reached 0.1% of global jet fuel consumption.

Global emission targets are being revised: Fuel-efficient aircraft delivery delays, high prices for alternative fuel, and a lack of international regulator support is causing airlines to backtrack on emissions targets. Air New Zealand announced it was reassessing its 2030 target in July. This makes it the first major carrier to roll back its climate targets, raising concerns that delivery delays and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production costs could impact other airlines’ plans.

Regional players making moves: Emirates took in over 3k metric tonnes of neat SAF from Shell Aviation at London Heathrow Airport, which was integrated into the airport’s fuelling infrastructure network earlier this year. Emirates inked an agreement in March with Shell Aviation for a 300k gallon supply of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at its hub in Dubai International Airport (DXB). Adnoc Group saw its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production team bag the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award during the Oil & Gas Middle East Awards in March. The firm became the first in the region to receive an International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC) to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in October.

SAF gained traction this year: Airbus and Total Energies inked a partnership wherein TotalEnergies will supply Airbus with more than half of its needs in Europe for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) back in February. Airbus also plugged investments in July into leading SAF producer LanzaJet to boost capacity and grow its production capabilities.

KSA to take the lead: Saudi Arabia’s SAF market is forecasted to grow by 56% to reach USD 108.38 mn by 2028, driven by a growing influx of air traffic, a report from analysts Infinium Global Research finds.

Rising interest: US multinational conglomerate Honeywell, in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, will complete a feasibility study within the next few months for a proposed sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Egypt.

A regional hub: Egypt’s state-owned firms EgyptianPetrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM) and Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC) announced in February plans to team up with an undisclosed local private-sector player to establish a USD 380 mn sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project with an estimated production capacity of 120k tons a year. A financial study for the project wrapped up in April, with work on the project scheduled to start at the end of 2026.

UAE finalizes trade talks with Eurasian Economic Union

The UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) finalized negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa), aimed at enhancing bilateral trade between the UAE and the the five EAEU member countries: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, Wam reports. The agreement will focus on reducing tariffs, removing technical trade barriers, expanding market access, and aligning customs procedures.

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Dnata appoints Jaffar Dawood as Divisional Senior Vice President for DXB + DWC

Dnata appoints Jaffar Dawood as DSVP for UAE Airport: UAE-based Air services provider Dnata has appointed Jaffar Dawood (LinkedIn) Divisional Senior Vice President (DSVP) for UAE Airport Operations, according to a statement. Dawood will lead the strategy and operations of Dnata’s ground handling business at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Dawood, who has over 17 years with Dnata, will manage a team of 20k aviation professionals who serve over 170 airlines.

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Maritime, ports, storage, and startup watch updates from UAE, Egypt, Oman, and Qatar

SHIPPING + MARITIME-

#1- Updates on Egypt’s first ship scrapping yard: Egypt's Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport and El Wehda Industrial Development will form a JV to oversee Egypt's first ship scrapping and recycling yard at Damietta Port, according to a statement. The two parties also signed an MoU to foster investment and commercial partnerships, especially in developing and managing dry bulk terminals at ports.

Some changes since we heard about this in May: The project — which was originally set to cover 155k sq meters — will be built on a 2 mn sqm area next to Damietta Port, with facilities that can accommodate ships up to 400 m and a displacement weight of 40k tons. 1.5 mn tons of scrap is expected to be generated annually within the first five years of operations, fulfilling 66% of the local market's demand for scrap. In addition to shipbreaking, the project will also build and repair vessels.

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#2- DP World to launch carbon reduction program: UAE-based port operator DP World will launch a Carbon Inset Program at its UK logistics hubs London Gateway and Southampton starting 1 January 2025, according to a statement. The program will run for a six-month trial period, rewarding importers with 50 kg of CO2e of carbon credits for every loaded import container moved through DP World’s UK terminals. The independently certified credits will be issued quarterly through DP’s subsidiary Unifeeder to companies that cut indirect Scope 3 emissions in their supply chain operations.

What are inset carbon credits? Inset credits are a type of carbon offset that companies earn when they take actions to internally lower emissions within their operations. The inset credits do not cover external projects like with traditional carbon credits, with things like tree planting projects.

PORTS-

Moody’s gives AD Ports A1 credit rating: Financial services firm Moody’s Ratings has assigned the UAE’s AD Ports Group with an initial A1 credit rating with a stable outlook on the back of the Group’s robust financial performance and solid growth prospects, according to a press release. This marks the Group’s first credit rating by Moody’s, but it previously received investment-grade credit ratings from other agencies, including Fitch and S&P Global.

SOUND SMART- What is the A1 rating? The A1 rating is part of a rating system based on Moody’s 21-notch global ratings scale — which ranges from Aaa to C. The A1 rating indicates upper-medium investment grade and low credit risk.

STARTUP WATCH-

Oman debuts accelerator program for tech startups: Omani logistics provider Asyad Group has partnered with Omantel Innovation Labs to launch the Asyad accelerator program for tech startups in a bid to boost innovation, improve operational efficiency, and support the development of Oman’s logistics industry, Muscat Daily reports. The program has onboarded some 29 participating startups in a bootcamp that included a comprehensive training program that covered theoretical and practical aspects as well workshops that focused on business model development, financial planning, and project management.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

Iran + Vietnam to boost economic cooperation: Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture and Vietnam’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry will exchange trade delegations to discuss mutual investment and technology transfer. (Tehran Times)
Kuwait Airways receives new Airbus plane: Kuwait Airways has received its first out of seven Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. (Kuna)
IATA launches air cargo device tracking validation: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Air Cargo Device Assessment Program to validate air cargo tracking devices, data loggers, and sensor-equipped devices to ensure industry safety standards. (Statement)
Uzbekistan building freight wagons for Iran: Uzbekistan is set to manufacture 200 freight wagons for Iran over the next two years. The initiative aims to leverage Uzbekistan’s wagon production capacity to bolster transport links between Iran and Central Asia within the railway gauge network. (Daryo)
GWC approves sukuk program: Qatari logistics firm Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) approved a QAR 2 bn Sharia-compliant Sukuk program in its Extraordinary Assembly General Meeting on Tuesday. (The Peninsula Qatar)

From chimpanzees to mobile heart clinics, here are DHL’s most unusual 2024 deliveries

Freight forwarding giant DHL carried and shipped more than the usual parcels, pallets, and planeloads in 2024 — here are some of the firm’s more interesting deliveries this year, a press release (pdf) details.

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#1- Apes and scavengers: DHL shipped Chocolat — a disabled chimpanzee — from Nairobi to East Midlands Airport in the UK and took him on a road trip to Dorset to be rehomed in the Monkey World Ape Rescue Center. DHL also relocated 163 Cape and African White-backed vultures in January from a rehabilitation facility near Pretoria in South Africa to the Shamwari wildlife reserve in the country’s Eastern Cape. The transportation process involved two 34-ton trucks along with five support and security vehicles to ensure the 18-hour journey was seamless and safe.

#2- James Bond collectibles: The shipping giant transported over 130 pieces of James Bond memorabilia from Prague’s “Bond in Motion” exhibition to Vienna's “007 Action” display using 22 trucks, including specialized enclosed car carriers with hydraulic lifts. The items included 27 cars, eight motorcycles, costumes, parachutes, and James Bond’s driving licenses. It also shipped the eight-meter-long, high-speed ice dragster and a helicopter.

#3- Orchestral masterworks: Over 60 valuable instruments of the London Philharmonic Orchestra including double basses, cellos, timpani, and a harp were transported from the UK to Japan for a concert. The shipment covered 9.5k km by air and road, where DHL had to maintain a constant temperature between 17 and 21 degrees celsius to prevent wooden instruments from warping or cracking.

#4- A mobile heart clinic? The firm delivered the world’s first mobile heart clinic from Germany to El Salvador back in February. The shipment consisted of 11 containers transported by sea and road. DHL then moved the clinic to Burundi in East Africa in May to continue its mission.

Calendar

DECEMBER

10-12 December (Tuesday-Thursday): Middle East Business Aviation, Dubai, UAE.

20 December (Wednesday): The Iran-Senegal Joint Economic Cooperation Commission, Dakar, Senegal.

JANUARY 2025

20-24 January (Monday-Friday): World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Davos, Switzerland.

27-29 January (Monday-Wednesday): World Cargo Summit, Ostend, Belgium.

28-29 January (Tuesday-Wednesday): Green Shipping Summit, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

29-30 January (Wednesday-Thursday): ShipTek International Conference, Dubai, UAE.

FEBRUARY

3-5 February (Monday-Wednesday): Middle East Bunkering Convention, Dubai, UAE.

4-5 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): Seatrade Maritime Qatar, Doha, Qatar.

4-5 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): Airport Expansion Conference, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

10-11 February (Monday-Tuesday): Middle East Breakbulk conference, Dubai, UAE.

10-11 February (Monday-Tuesday): MRO Middle East, Dubai, UAE.

10-12 February (Monday-Wednesday): Sustainable Aviation Futures MENA, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

10-12 February (Monday-Wednesday): Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition, Dubai, UAE.

10-13 February (Monday-Thursday): Future Warehouses & Logistics, Dubai, UAE.

18-19 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): Argus Green Marina Fuels Asia Conference, Singapore.

18-19 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): Middle East Procuretech Summit, Dubai, UAE.

19-21 February (Wednesday-Friday): Air Cargo Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.

20-22 February (Thursday-Saturday): Dubai Freight Camp, Dubai, UAE.

25 February - 1 March (Tuesday-Saturday): WCA Worldwide Conference, Dubai, UAE.

MARCH

No events announced at the moment.

APRIL

2-4 April (Wednesday-Friday): Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

3-4 April (Thursday-Friday): Africa Supply Chain Optimization, Johannesburg, South Africa

10 April (Thursday): Gulf Ship Fiance Forum, Dubai, UAE.

14 April (Monday): CargoIS Forum, Dubai, UAE.

15-17 April (Tuesday-Thursday): Transport Middle East 2025, Aqaba, Jordan.

15-17 April (Tuesday-Thursday): IATA World Cargo Symposium, Dubai, UAE.

16-17 April: Global Ports Forum, Dubai, UAE.

MAY

6-8 May (Tuesday-Thursday): Airport Show, Dubai, UAE.

12-15 May (Monday-Thursday): Saudi Smart Logistics, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

13-14 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): Global Ports Forum, Dubai, UAE.

20-22 May (Tuesday-Thursday): Seamless Middle East, Dubai, UAE.

27-29 May (Tuesday-Thursday): Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

JUNE

1-3 June (Sunday-Tuesday): Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit 2025, Delhi, India.

2-4 June (Monday-Wednesday): Propak MENA, Cairo, Egypt.

5-6 June (Thursday-Friday): Supply Chain & Logistics Innovation Summit, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

11-13 June (Wednesday-Friday): Sustainability World Summit, Frankfurt, Germany.

17-19 June (Tuesday-Thursday): Terminal Operations Conference & Exhibition, Rotterdam, Netherlands.

19 June (Thursday): East Med Maritime Conference, Athens, Greece.

25-26 June (Wednesday-Friday): Decarbonizing Shipping Forum, Hambury, Germany.

JULY

1-3 July (Tuesday-Thursday): ASEAN Ports and Logistics, Jakarta, Indonesia.

SEPTEMBER

24-26 September (Wednesday-Friday): Routes World, Hong Kong.

OCTOBER

1-2 October (Wednesday-Thursday): Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

14-15 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): Investing in Africa Conference and Expo, London, UK.

NOVEMBER

3-6 November (Monday-Thursday): ADIPEC Maritime and Logistics Exhibition and Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

4-6 November (Tuesday-Thursday): Air Cargo Forum, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

17-21 November (Monday-Friday): Dubai Airshow, Dubai, UAE.

EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE

Mid-2025: Iraq will complete phase one of the construction of the Grand Faw Port.

DHL and Aramco’s logistics and procurement hub in Saudi Arabia will commence operations.

AD Ports-operated Safaga Port’s multi-purpose terminal will become operational.

Phase 3 of APM Terminals Tangier MedPort to be complete and operational.

1Q 2025: Sadr Park’s Logistics Center in Riyadh to be completed.

1Q 2025: Phase twoof Jafza Logistics Park to be completed.

2026

2026 UNCTAD Global Supply Chains Forum, Saudi Arabia.

2027

4Q 2027: Oman’s Musandam Airport construction to be completed.

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