Ardco + Agility Logistics Parks to build a new Riyadh logistics complex

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TODAY: A new Riyadh logistics complex + Jazeera Airways acquires six new aircraft

Good morning, friends. We have a brisker issue this morning with news of a new logistics complex landing in Riyadh and more aircraft acquisition for Jazeera Airways, but first, some big news from the Boeing production front…

THIS JUST IN… Boeing reportedly resumed production of its 737 MAX jetliner last week after a seven-week strike threw a spanner in the works and caused massive delays, Reuters reports in an exclusive this morning, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. The aviation giant has 4,2k orders of the plane to fulfill and deliveries are crucial to saving the debt-burdened company after a series of setbacks including two fatal crashes, the pandemic, safety concerns and strikes made it all but impossible to achieve its targets of producing 56 airplanes a month.

WATCH THIS SPACE-

#1- Is a third floating storage regasification unit on the horizon for Egypt? Egypt has reportedly chartered a third floating storage regasification unit to process LNG imports to dock at Ain Sokhna by June 2025, Asharq Business reports, citing a government official with knowledge of the matter. There are no further details at this point, but the rumors come hot on the heels of news of a second regasification unit set to dock in Egypt from 2H 2025. An agreement was struck to lease a unit between US-based New Fortress Energy and Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company earlier this month.

IN OTHER NEWS- Egypt wants to give industry a push: Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority is looking to provide liquidity to the industrial sector through financial leasing to help reduce the country’s high import bills and boost its exports, deputy chairman Islam Azzam told Asharq Business. The government is in talks with the Industrial Development Authority about the matter and is expediting the sale of land for industrial projects.

#2- Libya launches National Freezone and Transit Trade Strategy: Libya’s Trade Ministry — in collaboration with Expertise France and the EU — has finalized its National Freezone and Transit Trade Strategy, which aims to foster international and local investments and increase exports and trade, African Business reports. The strategy proposes new solutions to challenges, the review of current freezone and trade regulations, and developing new sectors in Libya.

#3- The US has launched a probe into Spain’s reported port denials of three cargo vessels carrying US weapons to Israel, saying such moves foster unfavorable conditions for shipping in foreign trade, according to a Federal Register note published last week. The Federal Maritime Commission has launched an investigation into reports that on 19 November Spain refused to allow cargo ships — including those included in the Maritime Security Program — into its ports. If the probe finds Spain has interfered, the commission could levy fines of up to USD 2.3 mn per voyage.

MARKET WATCH-

#1- Oil prices dipped in early morning trading as concerns eased over the Syrian regime toppling and Chinese policy stimulus plans promise a boost in demand, Reuters reports. Brent crude futures lost USD 0.32 to trade at USD 71.82 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) shed USD 0.37 to USD 68 a barrel. Both benchmarks climbed over 1% yesterday.

#2- Baltic index slightly inches up: The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index — which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments — inched up one point to 1,168 points on Monday, extending gains into the second day. The capesize index shed three points to 1,532 points, while the panamax index rose 12 points to 1,079 points. The smaller supramax index shed fell three points to 971 points.

#3- Global TEU miles have increased by 25% y-o-y on the back of the Red Sea crisis, Splash News reports, citing a Sea Intelligence report it has reviewed. The global fleet of container ships has increased by 10% in 2024, but it is not enough to meet demand caused by ships being forced to reroute to avoid attack. “All this tells us that effectively every vessel which can be used to carry containers is indeed being used. There is no buffer in the system,” Sea-Intelligence said.

Looking forward: The first weeks of 2025 present several potential challenges to the supply chain that could further strain capacity. These include the possibility of a strike on the US East and Gulf coasts starting 15 January, the inauguration of Donald Trump as US president five days later, the early arrival of the Chinese New Year on 29 January, and the commencement of the Gemini Cooperation and Premier Alliance on 1 February.

PSA-

Hapag-Lloyd tacks on surcharge from Egypt to West Africa: Shipping Giant Hapag-Lloyd will be adding an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EIS) on all dry equipment from all ports in Egypt to all ports in West Africa, effective 15 December 2024 until further notice, according to a statement. The EIS will be applied at a rate of USD 700 per 20ft container.

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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.

Ardco + Agility Logistics Parks partner on a new Riyadh logistics complex

Ardco + Agility partner on new Riyadh logistics hub: Riyadh Development Company (Ardco) inked a SAR 227 mn strategic partnership with Kuwait’s Agility Logistics Parks to develop a 97.9k sqm logistics complex in Riyadh’s Al Remal District, the firm said in a filing to Tadawul. Construction is expected to begin at an unspecified time in 2025 with operations set to kick off in 2H 2026.

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More on the project: The facility will include 58k sqm of Grade A warehousing, with the rest of the square meterage dedicated to offering a integrated logistics complex with international specifications.

Who owns what: The project will be 40% owned by Ardco, with Agility Logistics Parks holding the remaining 60%.

Ardco had a busy few months: ANB Capital tapped the Tadawul-listed developer as infrastructure developer for a planned SAR 2.1 bn real estate fund last October. Ardco also inked a SAR 1.4 bn agreement in September to buy two real estate assets from Remat Al Riyadh Development.

Jazeera Airways to acquire six aircraft for USD 181 mn

Jazeera Airways to acquire six A320ceo aircraft: Kuwaiti carrier Jazeera Airways’ board of directors has approved the purchase of six A320ceo aircraft — which it currently operates under lease — for KDW 55.7 mn (c. USD 181 mn), according to a Kuwait Stock Exchange disclosure (pdf). The purchase will be funded from the firm’s internal resources and loans from local banks.

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The upside: The acquisition is set to save Jazeera some KWD 1.1 mn (c. USD 3.61 mn) due to the early retirement of the lease agreements for the aircraft, the disclosure said.

A growing portfolio: Jazeera Airways boasts a fleet of 24 aircraft, after it acquired 9K-CAW back in July. The carrier has an order book of 26 new aircraft, 18 320neos and 8 A321neos, and expects delivery from mid-2026 and onwards.

GCC on a fleet expansion spree: UAE flag carrier Emirates received its first Airbus A350 back in November, the first of 65 A350 aircraft slated for delivery over the next few years. Etihad Airways increased its fleet to 95 aircraft, an increase of 16 aircraft from last year after receiving all six A321NEOs. Oman Air is also expecting to expand its fleet, operating Boeing 787-9 aircraft for widebody services by next year and transitioning to a 737-9 fleet for narrowbody operations by mid-2026.

Container shipping firms are future-proofing their orderbooks with a green push

Shipping firms are hedging their bets in the green transition: Container firms — including Denmark’s Maersk, French liner group CMA CGM, and China’s Cosco — have ramped up orders in recent years for hybrid engines designed for several different green fuel types to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Reuters reported last month. However, their order books highlight uncertainty about which of the many potential green fuels will become the industry standard in the future, and whether these fuels will be affordable and plentiful enough to maintain fleet operations. Although most ships that operate on conventional fossil fields can run on biodiesel as well, supplies are forecast to fall far short of what is necessary for the maritime industry.

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The context: Decarbonizing the shipping industry is crucial to global climate change efforts, as it contributes around 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. However, achieving this goal will be challenging and expensive, demanding USD bns in investments for new ships and fuel production. The UN's International Maritime Organization aims to eliminate shipping industry emissions by 2050, but so far, policymakers have offered limited support or clear direction on how companies should reach this target, leaving the market's future uncertain.

Container shipping is leading the way: Container shipping companies have ordered twice as many alternative-fuel vessels as petroleum tankers and bulk carriers, with pending orders set at 522 dual-fuel new vessels as of late October. 303 of these ships are designed to run on LNG, 216 will run on methanol, two will use hydrogen, and one would be equipped to use ammonia, according to DNV data cited by Reuters. Almost 65% of container vessel orders in 2024 were intended for dual-fuel engines, a surge from the 4% in 2018.

CMA is ahead of the game: CMA has 35 dual-fuel ships ready to use biofuels and e-fuels in its fleet with another 84 on the order books as of last January. The company plans to have 119 dual-fuel ships in operation by 2028.

The agreements are rolling in: Maersk has inked a long-term bio-methanol offtake agreement with China’s Longi Green Energy Tech earlier this month as it looks to secure methanol for its growing dual-fuel methanol fleet, with full production forecasted by 2030. CMA and UAE’s Masdar inked a strategic supply partnership back in January to explore the feasibility of striking up a long-term green maritime fuels offtake agreement to supply CMA CGM vessels. CMA is also working with Cosco to procure, supply, and transport green methanol at major ports in China.

Speaking of Cosco: The firm signed an agreement in July with Australian green energy firm Fortescue to jointly build a green fuel supply chain to help reduce pollution in the shipping industry. MSC is equipping an undisclosed portion of its new LNG vessels with ammonia-compatible tanks.

Transition fuels could play a part: Despite being a fossil fuel, LNG could cut GHG emissions up to 23% because it burns cleaner than traditional ship fuels. The transition to fuels like LNG could “play quite a big role until 2035 or 2040,” VP of supply chain research at Rystad Energy Jo Friedmann told Reuters. Environmentalists and climate scientists are less enthusiastic because the shipment of LNG can lead to methane leaks.

The way forward: Executives are calling for global deadlines to phase out polluting fuels, government incentives for the production and use of lower-carbon fuels, and penalties for those who delay adopting cleaner alternatives. Additionally, several companies are investing in other alternative fuels such as green methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen-based fuels produced using renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

The Gulf playbook for tackling global supply chain challenges

The Gulf’s playbook for tackling global supply chain challenges: GCC nations, with their strong focus on international trade and global imports, are adopting strategic approaches to mitigate the impact of supply chain disruptions and congestion to facilitate smoother trade flows, according to a recent World Economic Forum report. So, what’s in this cheat sheet?

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#1- Greasing the trade wheels: Bahrain has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to fast-track trade and advance the development of the King Hamad Causeway, part of the broader GCC railway project. This initiative aims to link all Gulf states, enhancing intra-regional trade and improving movement. Bahrain is also set to open a new USD 240 mn US trade zone to serve as a gateway for manufacturing and logistics activities. The zone will offer exemptions from customs duties on imported raw materials. The UAE is also focused on multimodal transport solutions, such as the Etihad Rail project, to connect major hubs across the region. Kuwait has streamlined border trade by implementing a new electronic clearance system.

#2- Tech’ing the system: Saudi Arabia is making a USD 1 bn investment in high-tech greenhouses using smart tech to reduce irrigation water consumption by up to 60%. Bahrain has also embraced technologies like vertical farming and aqua farming to boost food production and increase reserves. This level of tech integration is crucial for shoring up food supply chains, especially for GCC countries, which import 85% of their food.

#3- Forging powerful relationships: Bahrain has led several public-private sector initiatives and strengthened trade relations with Saudi Arabia through the Takamul program, which recognizes Bahraini products as Saudi goods. The UAE and Australia signed a CEPA last September to streamline trade and eliminate tariffs on a wide range of goods and services. Regional efforts like the GPCA Supply Chain Conference offer a platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration within the Arabian Gulf’s chemical supply chain and logistics sectors.

Talabat’s net income jumps 44.5% in 9M 2024

Delivery Hero’s Middle East unit Talabat’s net income rose 44.5% y-o-y to AED 1.1 bn in 9M 2024, while revenues for the period increased 26.7% y-o-y to AED 5.7 bn, according to the company’s financial statements (pdf).

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REMEMBER- The company — which debuts on the DFM today — raised c. USD 2 bn in its IPO on the DFM, pricing the offering at the top of the range. The IPO, which saw double-digit oversubscription, marks the largest tech listing globally so far this year and the biggest IPO in the GCC in 2024. It is also the DFM's first-ever tech IPO.

Trade, e-commerce, aviation, and logistics handling updates from Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia

TRADE-

Iran + Russia launch new trade projects: Iran and Russia have launched two transit-logistics projects to enhance trade efficiency, the Ulyanovsk-Astara rail route and the Volga-Caspian Sea river corridor, which should decrease transit time from 21 to seven days, IRNA reports. The Volga-Caspian Sea river corridor leverages the Russian town of Ulyanovsk’s strategic position and its 13 ports along the Volga River, IRNA writes, citing Ulyanovsk Governor Alexey Russkikh. The trade volume between Iran and Ulyanovsk increased by 76% y-o-y to USD 15 mn in the first nine months of 2024, the governor said.

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ICYMI- Iran and Russia have agreed to expand ties in road, rail, and air transportation, and reviewed their efforts to collaborate on the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway line as part of the North-South Transport Corridor.

REMEMBER- Tehran and Moscow have signed an agreement to allow them to trade in their local currencies and facilitate transactions through their respective banking systems.

LOGISTICS HANDLING-

SADAFCO + Hyperview partner up on sustainable transportation: Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) has inked a non-binding MoU with Hyperview Logistics, a subsidiary of Shanghai’s Hyperview Mobility, to explore the development of hydrogen-based transportation solutions in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement. SADAFCO and Hyperview aim to test the possibility of hydrogen-powered trucks in the Saudi market, according to the statement. This is part of SADAFCO’s aim to have a carbon-neutral fleet by 2045, with 90% of its fleet to run on clean energy by 2035.

E-COMMERCE-

Temu + Asyad Express to boost e-commerce in Oman: Chinese-operated e-commerce marketplace Temu has entered into a strategic partnership with Omani national logistics firm Asyad Group’s Asyad Express to bolster delivery services across Oman, according to a press release. The collaboration will leverage Temu’s direct-from-factory business model and Asyad’s logistics network to offer a variety of products at affordable prices, the statement said. The partnership will also include a cash-on-delivery option.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

UAE + UK bolster ties: Dubai Chambers has inked an MoU with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry to assist companies based in both countries to expand their operations as well as facilitate trade and investments.(Statement)
Libya’s SFZ + Huawei discuss smart port project: Libya’s Sirte Free Zone is in talks with China’s Huawei about smart port development. (Libya Herald)
DCC + Aramex + QuickBolt partner up on delivery robots: Dubai CommerCity (DCC) has inked an MoU with Aramex and QuikBot Technologies to hold a trial run of QuikBot’s autonomous final-mile delivery (AFMD) platform as a service at DCC. (Statement)
Oman launches new tender for road project: Oman’s Transport, Communications, and Information Technology Ministry is now accepting bids for the construction supervision of the Alshasar-Baithnah-Alhashman road development in Dhofar. The ministry will be accepting tenders until 9 January 2025. (Statement)
IATA expands in the UAE: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expanded its office in Abu Dhabi with a new training center to provide services to airlines, trainees, strategic partners, and governments. (Statement)
Gulf Ins. + DHL partner up on sustainable air freight: Gulf Ins. Group has inked a strategic partnership agreement with DHL to use their DHL GoGreen Plus shipping services to reduce air freight’s negative environmental impact. (Statement)
Iran to open new trade center in Belarus: The Director General of the Central Asia, Caucasus, and Russia Department of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran has announced that Iran is opening a new trade center in Belarus. (Tehran Times)
Qatar Airways relaunches Lebanon flights: Qatar Airways has resumed flights to and from Lebanon. (Travel Update)

Thailand records drop in low-quality Chinese imports + TikTok Shop rises as an e-commerce channel

Thailand sees drop in low-quality imports from China: Thailand has recorded a 20% decline in low-quality imports after taking steps to reduce Chinese imports dumping that, government spokesperson Sasikarn Wattanachan told Reuters. The government implemented measures in July to crack down on imports and seized some THB 506 mn (c. USD 15 mn) worth of imported goods including counterfeit products, shirts, shoes, and e-cigarettes. The Southeast Asian country also started levying a 7% VAT in July under THB 1.5k, though imports continued regardless.

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More to come: Additional measures will be introduced to support Thai businesses, such as mandating foreign online companies to establish a presence in Thailand and register for VAT payments, Wattanachan said.

US TikTok users ratcheted up USD 100 mn in sales on Black Friday using the TikTok Shop capturing a significant stake of the e-commerce market, Reuters reports, citing estimates from TikTok and a Reuters analysis of spending trends based on data from Facteus. TikTok Shop debuted in the US in September 2023 and serves an e-commerce channel for major global brands, including e.l.f. Cosmetics and Ninja Kitchen.

Dark clouds are on the horizon: A US federal court on Friday upheld a law requiring Chinese-based ByteDance to divert from TikTok in the US by early next year or face a ban, which could extend to TikTok Shop as well. “TikTok Shop is a new distribution channel and brands are doing really well on it,” CEO of marketing agency Hawke Media Erik Huberman told Reuters, “there isn't an alternative. It will be a lost revenue stream.”

Global LNG prices are set to keep rising into 2025 + rising building costs are threatening US competitiveness

Global LNG prices to keep rising into 2025: Natural gas prices in Asia, Europe and North America increased between 30-50% in 2024 and will continue to rise in key consumer hubs into the new year, Reuters reported last week. Cold weather will continue to trigger higher demand for heating, and countries are also actively and quickly restocking their declining gas supplies in Europe and Asia, further boosting demand even if temperatures turn mild again, according to the newswire. This ensures that the market sentiment will remain bullish until the end of winter.

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Why is this important? Rapidly rising gas prices could also raise the likelihood of having to use coal-fired power plants as they are cheaper to run in China, South Korea, and other parts of Asia and generate more emissions per unit of power output.

ICYMI- Asian LNG prices could jump USD 20 per mn British thermal units (mmBtu) if European gas supply narrows this winter, Goldman Sachs analysts told Reuters last month. There is also a possibility of delays in LNG supply projects across the US, which would decrease European and Asian access to LNG next year.

Competitiveness is at risk state-side: The rising costs of building and equipping new LNG plants in the US will reduce the country’s competitiveness in gas exports, Reuters reported last week, citing LNG analysts at Poten & Partners’ predictions.

Natgas prices could reach USD 6 per mn standard cubic feet due to increased demand from LNG export plants, according to the newswire. The increased prices are also due to a possible 20% growth in electricity usage as well as the need for investments in the infrastructure of US projects, Poten & Partners’ business intelligence chief Jason Feer told Reuters.

Over budget: Venture Global’s Plaquemines export plant has gone over budget in its construction costs by USD 2.3 mn, and Golden Pass LNG, a JV between Exxon Mobil and QatarEnergy, has gone at least USD 2 mn over its budget.

REMEMBER- US federal regulators extended ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy’s LNG joint venture for three years to finish building their Golden Pass LNG last October. The extension was granted due to delays when lead construction contractor Zachry Holdings filed for bankruptcy in March.

Calendar

DECEMBER

10-11 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): Rail Industry Summit, Casablanca, Morocco.

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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