Adnoc eyes Aethon’s USD 9 bn natural gas assets in the US

1

What we're tracking today

TODAY: UAE energy majors advance investments in US + Morocco’s shipyard tender

Good morning, folks. We’re starting the week with a packed issue, dominated by M&A updates and the latest moves from UAE energy players in the US. We also have the rail and shipping sector news from Egypt, Morocco, and Iran. But first, another update on the US tariff policy…

THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- The US to give electronics a temporary tariff exemption: The US announced it would suspend tariffs temporarily on smartphones, chips, and other consumer electronics, with the US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick saying the new tariffs on electronics could come in a month or two.

Part of an ongoing on-again-off-again tariff policy: The suspension was first announced earlier on Thursday, sending stock futures and Asian stocks up and signaling a potential tech stock rally, Financial Times reported. However, the US said two days later that the suspension would be temporary, pending a national security probe into the sector that could introduce a separate tariff regime for electronics.

The story grabbed a lot of ink in int’l press: Reuters | Bloomberg | Financial Times | WSJ | CNN | BBC | The Guardian |

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

The IATA World Cargo Symposium will kick off on Tuesday, 15 April and will run through Thursday, 17 April in Dubai. The event will host sessions, specialized streams, workshops, and summits related to technology, security, customs, cargo operations, and sustainability for over 1.4k industry leaders.

WATCH THIS SPACE-

#1- Iran to complete Chabahar-Zahedan railway by 2026: Construction on Iran’s 634 km Chabahar-Zahedan Railway project is set to be completed by late March 2026, Mehr News reported on Thursday, citing ISNA News. The railway stretches from the port of Chabahar in southeast Iran to the city of Zahedan near Iran’s border with Pakistan and Afghanistan.

REFRESHER- The railway — initially planned to be completed in 2024-25 — is located in eastern Iran along the International North-South Transport Corridor — a railway connection project that aims to connect Russia, India, Iran, and Azerbaijan. It starts in Chabahar and passes through Iranshahr, Khash, Zahedan, Nehbandan, Birjand, Qaen, and Gonabad, and connects to the Bafaq-Mashhad Railway through Kaleshur Station in Torbat Heydarieh. The project aims to connect Central Asian countries with the Indian Ocean.

#2- US cracks down on Iran’s oil trade: The US administration has imposed another round of sanctions on Iran’s oil network, the US State Department said in a statement published on Thursday. The new sanctions targeted Iran’s crude flows to China and India.

The details: The new round targeted Guangsha Zhoushan Energy Group Co Ltd, whose oil storage terminal on Huangzeshan Island is believed by the US to be responsible for moving Iranian crude to Chinese refineries. The US also targeted a UAE-based Indian national, claiming that his 30-vessel fleet was responsible for shipping Iranian oil to India, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Four other entities linked to the India-bound operation were also sanctioned, including the UAE-based Prime Tankers LLC and Glory International.

In context: The new sanctions came ahead of the anticipated US-Iran nuclear “direct” talks that took place in Oman over the weekend and saw the pair agree to hold a second round of discussions, BBC reports.

#3- The UAE and the EU have agreed to launch negotiations for a trade and economic partnership agreement, state news agency Wam reported on Thursday. The agreement will aim to reduce trade barriers and tariffs, and boost cooperation in key sectors such as advanced manufacturing, logistics, and AI. Renewable energy, green hydrogen, and critical raw materials will also be areas of focus, according to an EU statement.

In context: The UAE has been chasing trade agreements with the EU and the UK separate from wider GCC agreements, with Reuters reporting last year that bilateral talks are a priority. The UAE’s expanding bilateral trade partnerships are also set to help the nation minimize the impacts of the US tariffs, Emirates NBD Research said in a research note last week.

By the numbers: The EU is the UAE's second-largest trade partner, with non-oil trade between the two reaching USD 67.6 bn in 2024, according to Wam. The UAE is also the EU’s largest export destination and investment partner in the Middle East and North Africa. The UAE has big foreign trade ambitions, aiming for AED AED 4 tn in annual foreign trade by 2031, with 75% of that target already achieved in 2024. Non-oil foreign trade exceeded AED 2.8 tn last year, with trade agreements contributing AED 135 bn to non-oil exports.

AND- UAE’s trade pact with New Zealand is on its way for ratification after an implementation bill for the agreement passed its first reading in parliament, according to a government statement, citing New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay. The agreement cuts tariffs on 98.5% of New Zealand exports heading to the Emirates, rising to 99% within three years, McClay added. The two sides signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) to promote bilateral investment ties last year, and a New Zealand-GCC trade agreement, finalized in October, is set to be implemented soon.

#4- Fujairah’s Dibba Port is slated to open in 2H 2025, managing director Moussa Murad told Alkhaleej last week on the sidelines of the Fujairah International Forum for Refueling and Fuel Oil (Fujcon 2025). The port will primarily handle raw materials produced in commercial quantities for export, including limestone used in the cement and iron industries.

ALSO- Fujairah is getting new berths: A tender for constructing two new berths at Fujairah port — with a depth of 18 meters — was awarded by the Fujairah government to an undisclosed bidder. Construction is set to begin next September — with completion of the port expansion slated for September 2027. The expansion looks to reduce tanker waiting time and accommodate larger vessels at the port.

MARKET WATCH-

#1- Oil prices fell this morning amid continued concerns that the US-China trade war would stifle the global economy’s growth and energy demand, Reuters reports. Brent crude futures dipped by USD 0.29 to USD 64.47 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) decreased by USD 0.27 to reach USD 61.23 a barrel by 01.26 GMT.

Meanwhile, Saudi oil shipments to China are set to increase to some 48 mn barrels in May, as buyers in Asia lock in extra barrels following a sharp drop in prices, Reuters reported in the weekend, citing unnamed sources. The tally — representing a 35.5% m-o-m increase per our calculations — is the highest since 2024, marking the first allocation increase to China since the beginning of this year.

BACKGROUND- Aramco made its steepest oil price cut in over two years after slashing May prices for Arab light crude and other grades to Asia by USD 2.30, citing “healthy market fundamentals and the positive market outlook.” The move came on the back of Kazakhstan continuing to report record production figures and Iraq failing to comply with production cuts.

#2- Baltic index snaps losing streak: The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index — which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments — grew 0.4% to 1,274 points on Friday. The capesize inched up 1.2% to 1,803points, while the panamax index eased by 0.3% to reach 1,186 points. The smaller supramax index slipped two points to 939.

#3- The Drewry World Container Index rose by 3% to USD 2,265 per 40-ft container on Thursday, according to the latest index readings. Spot rates for 40-ft containers are at their lowest since January 2024 and 78% below the previous pandemic peak, but remain 59% above the pre-pandemic rate of USD 1.4k. The average composite index YTD is USD 2,944 per 40ft container, which is USD 105 higher than the 10-year average rate of USD 2,889.

DATA POINTS-

#1- Iranian ports saw a 22.5% y-o-y increase in foreign goods during Iran’s calendar year ending on 20 March, head of Iran’s Customs Administration Foroud Asgari told Tehran Times on Thursday. The ports handled about 22 mn tons, with some 19.6 mn tons of cargo passed through customs during this period.

#2- Egypt’s wheat imports dropped some 3% y-o-y to 3.2 mn tons in 1Q 2025, Asharq Business reported on Thursday. The drop came amid a spike in international wheat prices and a slight devaluation in the local currency against the greenback. Egypt’s Agriculture Ministry is looking to produce some 10 mn tons of wheat locally in 2025, with the harvest season beginning this week.

On track to achieve 2025 goals? Egypt is targeting a 3.3% y-o-y reduction in wheat imports this year as part of a plan to source more wheat locally and cut imports. The plan aims to increase Egypt's locally produced wheat by 11% to reach 4 mn tons, and to import some 6 mn tons from abroad.

***YOU’RE READING EnterpriseAM Logistics, the essential MENA publication for senior execs who care about the industry that connects producers and retailers to global markets. We’re out Monday through Thursday by 9:15am in Cairo and Riyadh and 11:15am in the UAE.

EnterpriseAM Logistics is available without charge thanks to the generous support of our friends at Hassan Allam Utilities, Transmar, and AK-Ships.

Were you forwarded this email? Tap or click here to get your own copy of Enterprise Logistics.

Want to send us a story idea, request coverage, ask for a correction, or otherwise get in touch? Reach out to us on logistics@enterprisemea.com.

DID YOU KNOW that we also cover Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the MENA climate industry ?
***

CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-

The UAE will host the Airport Show on Tuesday, 6 May to Thursday, 8 May in Dubai. The event will show products and technology for the airport industry from over 160 international suppliers and manufacturers across 20 countries. It will also provide a platform for networking with key players across seven airport sectors.

Saudi Arabia will host the Saudi Smart Logistics trade fair on Monday, 12 May to Thursday, 15 May in Riyadh. The event will provide insights into the latest international and local technology, solutions, equipment providers, and sustainable workflow practices within the logistics industry in the country.

The UAE will host the Global Ports Forum on Tuesday, 13 May to Wednesday, 14 May in Dubai. The forum will cover topics such as port strategy and development, port automation, finance and efficiency.

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

Adnoc mulls USD 9 bn for US firm’s nat gas assets

Adnoc eyes USD 9 bn US natural gas bid: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is mulling a bid for the natural gas assets of US oil and gas owner-operator Aethon Energy Management in a transaction that could be worth as much as USD 9 bn, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg on Friday. Aethon’s portfolio includes nearly 1.4k miles of gas pipes across Louisiana, Texas, and Wyoming, according to its website.

What now? The parties are in early-stage talks, with Adnoc now working with advisors on the transaction. However, the UAE major is up against some competition, with other prospective buyers eyeing Aethon’s natural gas and midstream holdings, which are concentrated in the oil-rich Texas and Louisiana states.

Adnoc’s rising US appetite: The oil-producing giant was reported to be planning on acquiring natural gas fields in the US last month, to bolster its current US holdings and improve its supply of fuel and raw materials for stateside chemical and LNG export terminals. The firm’s USD 80 bn international investment arm XRG is also planning a major investement push in the US, including in sectors like the gas supply chain — from exploration and development to distribution.

REMEMBER- Adnoc’s first foray in the US market saw the firm last year acquire an 11.7% stake in the first phase of NextDecade's USD 18 bn Rio Grande LNG export facility in Texas.

ICYMI- UAE-US energy relations could strengthen even further: The UAE and the US are eyeing more cooperation on energy over the next five years, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said during his visit to Adnoc’s headquarters this month.

Mubadala Energy acquires stake in SoTex, enters US market

Mubadala Energy buys into Kimmeridge’s SoTex: Mubadala Energy — a unit of the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund — acquired a 24.1% stake in SoTex Holdco, the natural gas assets management arm of US-based Kimmeridge Energy, according to a statement published on Thursday.

This is the firm’s first investment in the North American market, supporting its push into the global gas and LNG value chain, with direct exposure to upstream production in Texas and a planned 9.3 mn tonnes per year LNG export facility in Louisiana.

Mubadala Energy will pay for the SoTex stake in equity, with an undisclosed amount of new shares set to be issued to Kimmerdige’s shareholders to complete the transaction. The story got ink from Reuters.

SoTex’s portfolio: The company owns two main businesses, namely Kimmeridge Texas Gas (KTG) and Commonwealth LNG — which is still a pre-final investment decision project. Meanwhile, KTG currently produces 500 mn cubic feet equivalent per day, with output projected to triple to 1.5 mn by 2031, the statement reads.

OTHER M&A UPDATES-

#1- French shipping giant CMA CGM secured a 35% stake in Egypt’s 6 October dry port, according to a Transport Ministry statement released on Friday. The acquisition is part of a strategic partnership signed between the French company and the port company that aims to boost operations, improve cargo flow, and provide integrated logistics services. This will also allow CMA CGM to leverage the port’s integrated inland transport and customs clearance services to expand its customer base in Greater Cairo and Upper Egypt.

BACKGROUND- The dry port was set up under a build-operate-transfer structure. The port’s current operator — October Dry Port Company (ODP) — is a JV that is 70% owned by Elsewedy Electric, 20% held by SLP for Logistic Properties, and 10% by DB Schenker Egypt. It remains unclear whose stake CMA CGM took over.

Latest from the port: The October dry port got the green light from Egypt’s Customs Authority to host import and customs clearance of textile and related products earlier this year. The port will be in close proximity to Elsewedy Industrial Development’s in-the-works industrial zone, dubbed Industria October.

#2- GulfNav is one substantial shareholder down: DFM-listed Ajman Bank divested an undisclosed portion of its stake in DFM-listed shipping firm Gulf Navigation (GulfNav), dropping below the 5% threshold that separates substantial shareholders from minority holders under UAE market rules, Zawya reports citing market data. This comes after a series of nine direct off-market share sales since Wednesday, 5 March valued at a total of AED 173.4 mn.

#3- NAS to be majority shareholder in Egyfert: UAE-based NAS Investment Holding is on track to become the majority shareholder in EGX-listed phosphate exporter Egyfert, after receiving approval from the Egyptian Competition Authority. NAS plans to raise its stake from 32.4% to up to 90% through a transaction valued at EGP 522.5 mn (c. USD 10.2 mn), which puts Egyfert’s total valuation at EGP 912 mn, according to an authority statement published on Saturday. The offer price is set at EGP 95.0 per share, representing a 22.88% discount to yesterday’s closing price.

Morocco launches shipyard tender

Morocco eyes entry into shipbuilding in new tender: Morocco’s state-run National Ports Agency (ANP) has launched a tender looking for companies to develop, equip, and operate the Casablanca shipyard for a 30-year period, ANP communications director Abdellatif Lhouaoui told Bloomberg on Friday. Interested companies are encouraged to include shipbuilding components in their proposals, Lhouaoui said. The deadline for the bid has not been disclosed.

The rationales: Morocco hopes the project could help it jumpstart a local shipbuilding industry, replicating its success in becoming the African continent’s largest auto exporter. The shipyard is set to clinch some of the regional demand for ship maintenance and repair services, especially from “the saturated shipyards in southern Europe,” Lhouaoui told Bloomberg. The project will also provide Moroccan ships with services locally that they would otherwise get abroad, helping the country save hard currency, Lhouaoui added.

About the shipyard: Situated on the Port of Casablanca, the 52-acre shipyard will offer several new facilities, including three fitting-out quays, a dry dock to handle 22 units per year, a dockside crane with a 450-tonne lifting capacity, and six medium-sized boats on the lifting platform with a 5k-tonne capacity, according to ANP’s website. The shipyard — which cost Morocco USD 300 mn to build — is set to be the country’s first to serve large-scale commercial, military, and fishing vessels, Bloomberg reported.

Egypt’s ENR inks three long-term modernization, maintenance, and supply contracts with Progress Rail

Egyptian National Railways signed three contracts with US-based Progress Rail to upgrade and maintain parts of the country’s locomotive fleet, according to a statement from the Transport Ministry, another from the US Embassy in Cairo, and a statement from Progress Rail. The agreements are worth over USD 235 mn.

The details: The agreement with the Caterpillar subsidiary covers the refurbishment of 100 diesel-electric locomotives at a cost of USD 185 mn, a USD 42 mn contract to supply spare parts for 141 units over 15 years, and a USD 5 mn technical support agreement for the same units over five years, with an option to extend for another five. The contracts also cover installation of new engines, advanced control systems, high-voltage electrical cabins, air compressors, low-pressure cabins, air brake systems, and cooling systems.

The goal: “This locomotive modernization program will extend the existing assets’ useful life by up to 20 years, while updating the control and engine system to achieve significant fuel savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions,” VP Jack Zhang noted in a statement. The move looks to reduce the locomotives’ oil consumption by some 50%.

We knew this was coming: The cabinet approved the transaction during one of its weekly meetings late last month.

Not the pair’s first collaboration: The ENR inked four contracts worth a combined USD 466.3 mn with Progress Rail in 2019 to supply 50 new locomotives, upgrade 50 others, completely overhaul 41 old locomotives, and provide maintenance for all 141 for 15 years.

DP World advances India-linked projects, inks MoUs on trade and logistics

DP World is on a roll in India: Dubai’s global logistics player DP World is marching ahead with its push into the Indian market, making headways on some of its projects and inking MoUs exploring further collaboration in logistics and ship services, Wam reported on Thursday here and here. The updates came during an official visit to India by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.

PROJECTS UPDATES-

#1- DP World inaugurated a Freetrade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) at Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva Business Park, Wam reported on Thursday. The project is part of the company’s USD 200 mn investment in three FTWZs across India, which would be integrated with the UAE’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) to enhance cargo movement and boosting trade connectivity between India and the UAE.

#2- DP World makes headway on Bharat Mart: Dubai-based port operator DP World has commenced the development of Bharat Mart — a warehousing and trading hub designed for Indian MSMEs — with plans to launch it by the end of 2026, according to a statement released on Thursday. The project aims to bolster UAE-India business relations and streamline access of Indian MSMEs to global markets.

The details: Bharat Mart — which gained traction from some 9k Indian MSMEs back in October 2024 — will cover 2.7 mn square ft in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) with its first phase encompassing 1.3 mn square ft. The hub is slated to host 1.5k showrooms and include upwards of 700k square ft of warehouse space, light industrial units, and office spaces.

Bharat Mart is part of Bharat Africa Setu — a wider initiative to boost India-Africa trade, according to a separate press release published on Friday. The trade push aims to double India’s share of African imports from 6.5% to 12% by 2030 by granting Indian exporters access to 260k points of sale in 53 African countries. DP World is set to contribute to this by providing Indian exporters physical infrastructure and additional services, including export finance, branding, packaging, and certification.

THE AGREEMENTS-

#1- A ship services agreement: DP World’s Drydocks World and India’s Cochin Shipyard signed an MoU to develop ship repair clusters in the Indian cities of Kochi and Vadinar, Wam reported. The partnership aims to create world-class maintenance and repair facilities and expand collaboration into areas like offshore fabrication and marine engineering.

#2- An MoU with Rites, an Indian infrastructure consultancy and engineering firm: The two companies signed an agreement to explore collaboration in developing trade, logistics, and infrastructure projects, including on ports, multimodal logistics parks, freetrade zones, and rail connectivity.

Updates on projects, aviation, shipping, and maritime from Iraq, Turkey, UAE, KSA, and Kuwait

PROJECTS-

Iraq + Italy + Turkey pursue 2.4 mn bpd pipeline: Iraq’s Basra Oil Company has inked a contract with Italy’s oil and gas contractor Micoperi and Turkey’s ESTA to build an offshore oil export pipeline with a capacity of 2.4 mn barrels per day (bpd), Iraqi Oil Ministry spokesperson Hayan Abdulghani Al Sawad told INA. Described as Iraq’s third offshore export pipeline, it will contribute to ensuring stable crude export from southern ports. The project’s offshore portion extends 61 km, with a 9 km onshore section, and will include two offshore platforms — one in Basra Oil Port and another in Khor Al-Amaya Oil Port — in addition to a floating offshore buoy for exportation.

FREIGHT FORWARDING-

Egypt-based warehousing and multimodal transport player G3A is planning to raise freight tariffs by 12% on Egypt’s railway network after Egypt’s latest fuel price hikes, unnamed government sources told Al Borsa. However, the revised rates will remain lower than those charged by road hauliers to maintain G3A’s competitive edge, the sources said. The new pricing is expected to be announced next week after a review by the company’s pricing committee, which is evaluating current maintenance, spare parts, and fuel costs.

DEBT WATCH-

Jordan secures funding for LNG port: Jordan has inked a USD 65 mn soft loan agreement with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development for the development of Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah LNG port in Aqaba, Al Mamlaka reported on Thursday.

ICYMI: Jordan is slated to receive gas at the Port of Aqaba and eventually pump it via the Arab Gas Pipeline — which connects Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon — transporting it to the Deir Ali power plant in southern Syria.

SHIPPING + MARITIME-

#1- Mawani boosts links to Pakistan, UAE: The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has added a new shipping service connecting King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam to Pakistan’s Karachi and UAE’s Jebel Ali. The route — dubbed Al Pakistan Gulf service — was launched by freight player AP Line and boasts a capacity of 2.9k TEUs.

#2- LNG-powered vessel makes maiden call at Khalifa Port: AD Ports subsidiary Noatum Maritime has deployed its first LNG-powered RoRo vessel at Khalifa Port’s autoterminal under its joint venture with Turkish shipping firm Erkport, according to a statement released on Thursday. The vessel will use Khalifa Port as its hub — aiming to link industrial and automotive hubs globally.

We knew this was coming: The Ugr Al Samha vessel — a pure car and truck carrier with a capacity north of 7k CEUs — was delivered to Noatum Maritime last month.

#3- Kuwait’s Combined Group Rocks Co. buys KWD 2.6 mn ship: Maritime transport firm Combined Group Rocks — a subsidiary of Kuwait-listed Combined Group Contracting Company — has finalized the acquisition of a vessel worth around KWD 2.6 mn (c. USD 8.5 mn), according to a filing to Boursa Kuwait (pdf) released on Thursday.

AVIATION-

#1- Dubai-based air cargo operator SolitAir has received its Air Operator Certificate from the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority, the company said in a press release on Friday. SolitAir currently operates three Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters — including one under a dry lease and another 737-400 BCF.

#2- Bombardier to set up MRO center in Abu Dhabi: Canadian aviation firm Bombardier is set to build a new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) service facility at Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen Executive Airport, according to a statement released on Thursday. Construction is slated to begin effective from H1 2025 and is forecasted to be completed and operational by 2H 2026. The facility — spanning 120k sqft — will include a 55k sqft hangar and a parts depot. It will offer MRO services to Bombardier aircraft and is planned to be tailored to service heavy maintenance, aircraft modifications, and aircraft on-ground capabilities.

Taiwan, Vietnam eyes LNG, aviation trade with US

Taiwan eyes more US LNG: Taiwan’s state-backed bodies are planning to triple the US’ share of its LNG imports to reach 30% to help narrow the trade deficit, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing Taiwan’s Economic Affairs Minister Kuo Jyh-Huei. The Asian nation is also looking to buy USD 6 bn worth of US goods over the next decade.

Peace over retaliation: Taiwan is seeking more investments in the US and does not intend to impose retaliatory tariffs, Reuters reported last week here and here. President Lai Ching-te has announced Taiwan’s aim to reach “zero tariffs” with the US despite the latter’s 32%tarif f on Taiwan. “We hope to take advantage of the huge US market, their excellent technology capital and talent, to form a Taiwan-US coalition, a joint fleet approach,” Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung told the newswire.

ICYMI: Trump has paused most of his announced tariffs on most countries but hiked China’s tariff to 125%, up from 104%, after Beijing pushed ahead with a retaliatory tariff hike to 84% on US goods.

Vietnam Airlines has inked an MoU with Citibank for a USD 560 mn loan to partially fund the airline’s likely acquisition of Boeing-made jets, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. The Vietnamese flag carrier will receive strategic consulting from Citibank, and plans to meet with the US Export-Import Bank to secure coverage for its loan. The airline is reportedly planning for a major Boeing order in a bid to forge stronger links to US financial and aviation sectors to get a leg-up in tariff negotiations with the US, following Trump’s announcement of 46% levies on imports from the Southeast Asian country — now on pause for 90 days.

Calendar

APRIL

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

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

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

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

28 April-2 May: 7th Export Capabilities Exhibition (Iran Expo), Tehran, Iran.

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, Hamburg, Germany.

JULY

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

SEPTEMBER

4-10 September (Thursday-Wednesday): Intra-African Trade Fair, Algiers, Algeria.

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 two of 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.

Sections

About

Privacy & Support

Get EnterpriseAM daily