Iran to advance rail sector with USD 750 investments for new locomotives, freight tanks

1

What we're tracking today

TODAY: Iran’s USD 750 mn rail push + Khazna boosts UAE’s AI infrastructure with 60 MW data centers

Good morning, folks. It’s a packed issue today, with investment, LNG trade, and data centers updates from Iran and the UAE. We also have the latest on debt and M&A plans from UAE players. But first, an update on the US plans for China-built vessels’ fees…

THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- US advances China ship fees: The Trump administration is moving forward with fees on Chinese-built vessels for stopping at US ports based on net tonnage or containers loaded, according to a US Trade Representative (USTR) notice (pdf) published on Thursday. The fees — to take effect on 14 October — will be rolled out in a phased manner, with possibility of further hikes in the future.

The details: China-owned and operated ships to get a fee of USD 50 per net ton, which will then be hiked by USD 30 annually over the next three years to settle at USD 140 by 2028. Non-Chinese firms, however, will get a breathing room, with a smaller fee set at USD 18 per ton. The fee will then rise by just USD 5 every year over three years.

Any exceptions? Owners and operators could avoid the fees if they provide proof of a US shipbuilding order. The USTR also exempted ships that carry goods between domestic ports, and from those ports to the Caribbean Islands, as well as US and Canadian vessels that call at Great Lakes ports.

Chinese state-owned shipping giant Cosco shipping has opposed the plans, claiming that the move is “not conducive to fair competition and normal business operation order in the global shipping industry.”

HAPPENING TODAY-

The Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit is on its second day and will run until tomorrow, Wednesday, 23 April in Abu Dhabi. The event is bringing together industry experts, innovators, leaders and key stakeholders in the electric mobility sector.

WATCH THIS SPACE-

#1- AD Ports Group is reportedly planning a USD 2 bn debt issuance within the next few weeks, Reuters reports, citing two unnamed sourced. The issuance is set to be the one of the latest signs that Gulf players are marshalling ahead with debt issuances despite the global market turmoil. “In the Middle East, the main concern is oil prices, but both corporates and governments have very strong fundamentals, reserve increase, everything's doing well,” co-head of fixed income at Amwal Capital Partners Zeina Rizk told Reuters.

#2- GCC to lead opposition against IMO shipping levy: A GCC-led coalition is reportedly laying the groundwork for efforts to torpedo the UN's International Maritime Organization’s (IMOs) two-tier levy on shipping emissions ahead of the final vote next October, Mees reported on Friday. The news comes after the IMO passed the proposal earlier this month despite GCC countries’ vote against the plans.

The proposed tax is expected to hit GCC countries from two angles, undermining demand for marine fuels derived from oil and increasing the overall cost of shipping crude oil globally. As it stands, a standard 2 mn barrel of VLCC travelling from the Gulf to China could face charges of USD 1.6 mn in the first year of the tax’s implementation, according to MEES calculations based on Kpler data.

The IMO plans: The proposal sets two escalating emissions targets, requiring gradual cuts to ships’ GHG fuel intensity. A stricter standard mandates a 17% cut by 2028 from 2008 levels, increasing to 21% by 2030 and 43% by 2035. Ships that fail to meet this strict target would pay USD 100 per excess tonne of CO2 equivalent. The softer target would see cuts by 4% by 2028 and 8% by 2030, increasing to 30% by 2035, but failure to meet this level would result in steeper fees of up to USD 380 per excess tonne. The system also allows for credit trading, with compliant vessels able to sell credits to those that fall short.

#3- Emirates Skycargo is planning to launch its new parcel delivery services in several new markets this year, Emirates’ cargo arm Emirates Skycargo’s product and innovation senior VP Dennis Lister told The National on Thursday. The expansion — targeting Australia and India this year — comes amid a push by the airline to maximize returns from its extensive destination lists and its massive fleet of widebody jets.

On the horizon: The carrier is scheduled to launch package delivery for Australia by the end of April, and it is now working on dipping its toe into India’s USD 8.6 bn market within the “next few months,” Lister added. China and the US are also next on the list.

Ambitious goals to meet: “We want to be everywhere on the planet and to be the largest integrated door-to-door parcel delivery entity on a passenger fleet, cross-border, in the next three to five years,” Lister stressed. The company said earlier this month it is planning to expand its cargo fleet from 11 carriers to some 32 jets by 2030. The airline is close to uptaking five newbuild aircraft for its cargo fleet.

ICYMI: The airline launched its end-to-end delivery solution — dubbed Emirates Courier Express — offering next-day urgent delivery and two-day premium services across seven markets earlier this month.

#4- Adnoc has been shortlisted as a potential buyer of Shell’s downstream assets in South Africa, valued at around USD 1 bn, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg last week. The sale would cover Shell’s operations in aviation, marine, construction and road, trading and supply, commercial fuels, and lubricants. The company also operates a network of around 600 fuel stations across the country.

Who’s in the mix? Swiss commodities trading firm Gunvor is also in the running, while previous contenders — including Puma Energy, Sasol, and PetroSA — are no longer pursuing the acquisition. The status of Saudi Aramco’s interest remains uncertain.

What now? Discussions are still ongoing, and while the buyer could be named in the coming weeks, there is no guarantee that a final agreement will be reached, the sources told Bloomberg. Shell is working with Rothschild & Co to oversee the sale.

REMEMBER- Adnoc has had its eye on Shell’s South African assets since last year, with reports that non-binding offers would come in by December of last year.

#5- US sanctions Chinese refinery for buying USD 1 bn of Iranian crude: The Trump administration has sanctioned Shandong Shengxing Chemical Co, an independent Chinese refinery, for allegedly acquiring upwards of USD 1 bn worth of Iranian crude, according to a statement released last week.

Second time this year: The Treasury Department sanctioned another independent refinery in China — Shandong Shouguang Luqing Petrochemical Co — late last month. Washington alleged at the time that the facility purchased and refined hundreds of mns of USD worth of Iranian crude. This was the first time the US targeted a so-called “teapot” refinery, which denotes private Chinese refineries that are supposedly the primary buyers of Iranian oil.

Crackdown after crackdown: The US administration recently imposed another round of sanctions on Iran’s oil network, targeting 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.

MARKET WATCH-

#1- Oil prices edged up this morning amid a spike in orders driven by investors’ push to take advantage of yesterday’s lower prices,Reuters reports. Brent crude futures rose by USD 0.42 to USD 66.68 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) went up by USD 0.45 to reach USD 63.53 a barrel by 06.20 GMT.

#2- The Drewry World Container Index rose by 3% to USD 2,192 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 79% below the previous pandemic peak, but remain 54% above the pre-pandemic rate of USD 1.4k. The average composite index YTD is USD 2,897 per 40ft container, which is USD 7 higher than the 10-year average rate of USD 2,890.

***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.

The UAE will host the Seamless Middle East from Tuesday, 20 May to Thursday, 22 May in Dubai. The event will cover topics including digital marketing, e-commerce, and retail and merchant payments.

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

Iran inks two agreements worth USD 750 for new rail locomotives

Iran looks to boost its rail sector: Iran’s state-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) has inked two agreements with a firm named Avan Rail and Iranian food producer Pars Ofogh Hashtgerd Agro-Industry to invest upwards of USD 750 mn to procure new rail locomotives and wagons, Tehran Times reports. Avan Rail will invest USD 713 mn to procure about 600 tank wagons, 300 diesel multiple unit passenger cars, and 50 locomotives, while Pars Ofogh is set to invest USD 37 mn in purchasing 650 bulk freight wagons.

Part of bigger plans: Iran is looking to private firms and foreign financiers to help achieve its targets for its rail sector. The country is targeting boosting the annual transit capacity to 40 mn metric tons, with plans to “attract USD 6.4 bn from the private sector for rail development,” RAI’s Investment and Transport Economy Deputy Nourollah Beiramvand told the new outlet. About 950 locomotives, 300 passenger wagons, and 3k freigh wagons are eyed for this effort, head of RAI Jabbarali Zakeri told the news outlet.

Iran’s been knocking on foreign doors: Iran has been seeking increased cooperation on railways between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states, calling for holding a trilateral meeting between Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan to standardize tariffs in December 2024. Iran’s RAI is currently working on improving international rail links by increasing capacity and facilitating logistics to transport goods between China, Russia, Central Asia, India, Pakistan, and Europe.

Khazna to boost UAE data center infrastructure with 60 MW projects

Dubai-based Khazna Data Centers is boosting its UAE AI and cloud hosting presence with two new data centers, according to a press release (pdf). The two facilities — AUH4 in Mafraq and AUH8 in Masdar City — will add a combined 60 MW in cloud hosting capacity. AUH4 is slated to be completed in December 2026, while AUH8 is set to come online in Auguist of the same year.

We knew this was coming: Last year, Khazna signed a Musataha agreement to develop a 30 MW data center in Mafraq, and later in the year CEO Hassan Al Naqbi said the firm was eyeing two additional 30 MW data centers.

ALSO- Timeline update on Ajman Data Center: The initial project phase of the 100 MW QAJ1 center in Ajman is set to come online in December 2026, the press release said. The new date is a push back from an earlier 3Q 2025 completion date. The center will be equipped with liquid cooling and AI-powered energy management systems.

The company is capitalizing on “unprecedented capacity demand,” as the UAE-wide data center capacity is projected to double to 850 MW by 2029, CEO Hassan Al Naqbi previously told The National. Khazna currently holds a 74% market share, with 24 data centers live and eight more under construction.

…and it shows, with recent projects including the launch of a 31.8 MW AI-focused facility in Masdar City, a partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to establish a direct-liquid cooled data center, and a Tier III project in Sharjah. It is also looking to further expand regionally, with a USD 250 mn data center in Egypt, projects in Saudi Arabia, and potential expansion into Turkey and Southeast Asia.

ICYMI- The company recently had a shareholder reshuffle, which saw e& divest its stake in Khazna to the tune of USD 2.2 bn, while Abu Dhabi’s AI fund MGX and private equity firm Silver Lake picked up minority stakes.

Adnoc inks three LNG agreements with Chinese firms

Adnoc has signed three LNG supply agreements with Chinese firms, according to statements issued over the weekend on X here and here. The agreements were signed during Adnoc CEO Sultan Al Jaber’s visit to Beijing, where the company also inaugurated a new sales and marketing office in China, Adnoc said in the statements.

In context: The agreements come amid an intensified trade war between the US and China that has seen the latter cut its imports of US LNG to zero over the last three months, Bloomberg reports citing Chinese customs data. The halt is reportedly driving China to secure new supply agreements to replace US cargos, which accounted for about 5% of the country’s LNG imports last year, Reuters reports.

What we know about the agreements:

A 15-year agreement with China’s ENN: Adnoc and ENN’s subsidiary ENN LNG inked a 15-year sale and purchase agreement that will see Adnoc supply 1 mn metric tons per year (mtpa) of LNG from its low-carbon Ruwais LNG project. The agreement with ENN formalizes a previous heads of terms agreement with the firm last November ;
A 5-year agreement with Zhenhua Oil: The state-owned Zhenhua Oil is reportedly set to receive LNG imports through a five-year agreement starting in 2026, sources told Reuters. The agreement includes a supply of up to 12 cargoes annually, with deliveries benchmarked to the Japan Korea Marker and Brent oil prices. The exact quantity of LNG was not disclosed;
Another 5-year supply agreement: China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is reportedly slated to uptake LNG imports through a five-year agreement, marking the third supply contract Adnoc signed with Chinese buyers over the weekend, two Chinese trading sources told Reuters. Under the agreement, CNOOC will uptake 500k mtpa effective from 2026.

Adnoc’s been on an LNG roll: The company has been converting initial agreements into long-term contracts over the past few months, after securing commitments for at least 8 mn of Ruwais’ 9.6 mn mtpa capacity, including for buyers in China, Japan, Germany, Malaysia, and other countries across Asia and Europe

MENA middle income nations will see most impact from US tariffs, Jordan to be the hardest hit

The US’ ongoing tariff onslaught could undermine Arab non-oil USD 22 bn exports to the US, according to a report (pdf) by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) published on Saturday. The impact of the tariffs is expected to vary from one nation to another, but middle income countries with a bigger share of US-bound exports are set to be hit the hardest.

Where US-MENA trade stood in 2024: The US has maintained a trade surplus with the region since 2015, reaching USD 20 bn in 2024. The trend was largely due to decreased US reliance on Arab oil products. Meanwhile, the region’s non-oil exports to the US have been trending up, rising from USD 14 bn in 2013 to USD 22 bn in 2024 — a threefold jump in the share of the region’s total exports.

The breakdown: Based on its own calculations, ESCWA has sorted Arab nations into three categories according to the impact each is expected to see following the tariffs, assuming the levies announced on 2 April are fully implemented. Here is the breakdown:

Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Bahrain, Tunisia, and Morocco will see a “significant” impact, as at least 5% of their total exports are US-bound. Jordan especially faces the most direct impact, with around 25% of its exports being US-bound;
Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, and Qatar will see a “small” impact, with less than 5% of their total exports directly impacted by the tariffs. The UAE's re-export trade with the United States — worth around USD 10 bn — may be at risk due to elevated tariffs on the goods' initial origins;
The remaining Arab nations are set to avoid any direct impact from the tariffs, given that they have zero or minimal non-oil US exports.

Indirect headwinds: Exports from Arab economies may suffer cascading, indirect effects from tariff escalation, as the levies are set to dampen demand for goods everywhere, especially from longstanding importers of Arab goods like the EU and China. The EU takes in 72% of Tunisia's and 68% of Morocco's exports, as well as 17% of total Arab exports, while China imports 22% of the GCC countries' oil and chemicals, and 15% of all Arab exports.

A mixed bag for macroeconomic indicators: The region will face direct trade losses with the US, macroeconomic spillovers, and long-term shifts in global value chains, the report finds. Total investments in the Arab region could drop 0.8% y-o-y in 2025, with the GCC area possibly seeing a 1.4% dip. The region’s overall exports are expected to see a marginal 0.01% decline in exports and a 0.2% reduction in imports. On the whole, the Arab world’s imports of US goods will drop by some 28%, but imports from China could see a y-o-y jump of 7% and those from the EU could rise 2%.

As for specific countries: Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, and Tunisia will see a moderate drop in exports of 0.32% y-o-y in 2025, which ESCWA expects will prompt them to leverage their price-competitiveness in the US market and capitalize on offering goods that are affected less drastically by levies. ESCWA predicts that GCC exports will see a more limited impact — a 0.14% y-o-y rise in exports — especially if Saudi Arabia and the UAE lean heavily on competitiveness in transport and logistics.

What to expect from the region? ESCWA expects Arab states to diversify their import sources, with heavier inflows predicted from the EU and China and reduced inflows from the US. ESCWA has pointed out that more pronounced trade between Arab states is possible, particularly among members of the Agadir trade partnership — Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, and Jordan.

Updates on logistics handling, shipping, trucking and aviation from Syria, the UAE, and KSA

LOGISTICS HANDLING-

Dubai South debuts new logistics facility: Dubai South Zone and Expeditors International of Washington have launched a new logistics facility in the zone’s Logistics District, according to a statement. No investment ticket has been disclosed. The 23.2k sqm facility is slated to support Expeditors International's warehousing and fulfillment services, offering comprehensive services including container freight station operations. The services would also cover inventory and order management, kitting, labeling, compliance and quality inspections, returns, transportation, and pick-and-pack operations. The parties inked an agreement for the project last January, with the launch date initially scheduled for February.

ALSO- Jas Middle East lands in Dubai South: Logistics and supply chain solution provider Jas Middle East has inaugurated its new 19k sqm regional mega headquarters in Dubai South, according to a statement released on Thursday. The ESG-compliant warehouse features three temperature-controlled chambers, racked and bulk storage areas, and 12 loading bays with dock levellers and roller shutter doors. Jas’ office space will span two floors, and the HQ will be equipped with solar panels installed on the roof to cut utility consumption and costs.

SHIPPING + MARITIME-

#1- Mawani launches a new shipping line from Jeddah Islamic Port: Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) inaugurated a new Shipping service — dubbed IMB1 — operated by Dubai-based Cstar Line to Jeddah Islamic Port, according to a statement. The new service — which boasts a carrying capacity of 2.1k TUES — will call at the UAE’s Jebel Ali Port, India’s Nhava Sheva and Mundra Ports, Turkey’s Evyap Port, and Russia’s Novorossiysk Port.

#2- AD Ports subsidiary Noatum Maritime and the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company kicked off the operations of their JV ASRY Marine, Wam reported on Thursday. The integrated marine services JV — first announced in February — marked its operational start with the arrival of four modern tugboats from Noatum Maritime’s fleet at ASRY’s headquarters in Bahrain last week.

#3- DP World debuts new vessel at Jebel Ali: UAE port operator DP World has incorporated a new vessel — dubbed DP World Jebel Ali — to its Unifeeder fleet at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, according to a statement released on Thursday. The vessel — a Sapphire 5300 compact gearless container vessel — is equipped with compact design and a maritime tech to enhance cargo handling efficiency and allow access to smaller ports and terminals, Wam reported on Thursday. The vessel will also save nearly 1.7k metric tonnes of bunker fuel annually, reducing carbon emissions by 15-20%.

AVIATION-

#1- Syrian Air has resumed direct flights between Syria and the UAE, marking the first step of a phased return, according to a statement released on Sunday. Services to Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi commenced yesterday. Currently, the airline operates four weekly flights between Damascus and Dubai, with plans to increase to daily service, Asharq Business reported on Friday. Flights to Sharjah have also commenced, with expansion to daily service expected soon.

#2- Etihad Airways to launch new Kenya service: Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is set to double its flights from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi to operate 14 weekly services as of 15 December 2025, according to a statement issued on Thursday. The carrier will expand its services to Africa to tap into the continent's growing market potential, with plans to add additional services to the Seychelles in May as well as Morocco's Casablanca and South Africa’s Johannesburg in August. The airline will also be launching new services to Egypt’s Al Alamein in September, Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa in October and Algeria’s Algiers and Tunisia’s Tunis in November.

TRUCKING-

SkyCargo taps hydrogen-powered trucks: Emirates Skycargo has partnered with UAE-based land freight cargo firm Allied Transport Company to integrate five hydrogen-powered trucks into its fleet by 1Q 2026, according to a statement released on Thursday. The new trucks will have a carrying capacity of 28 tonnes of cargo each, with a full tank offering a range up to 700 km. Hydrogen fueling will be available in Dubai Expo City and Al Qudra Dewa Station,

Trucking in numbers: Skycargo currently boasts over 60 trucks in its trucking fleet, which serves as a crucial link between Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai International Airport (DXB), and the wider region.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

Saudia Cargo + China Cargo ink MoU to boost trade: Saudia Cargo inked an MoU with China Cargo Airline to enhance collaboration in air cargo operations and develop specialized logistics services to boost bilateral trade between the countries in line with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. (Statement)

South Korea cracks down on Chinese tariff dodgers + China sends back Boeing jet + Senegal gets a new Maersk warehouse facility

South Korea busts tariff dodgers: South Korea’s customs agency is planning to crack down on the rise of a phenomenon that saw Chinese foreign goods from China disguise as Korean products in attempts to circumvent US tariffs, Reuters reports, citing the Korea Customs Service. The Korea Customs Service has identified nearly KRW 29.5 bn (USD 21 mn) worth of goods falsely marked as being of South Korean origin, some 97% of which were US-bound.

This is just the beginning: South Korea expects to see an increase in attempts to avoid US tariffs by foreign companies — like those in China — by using South Korea as a transit point. South Korean customs and US officials held a meeting yesterday to discuss conducting a joint investigation into the matter.

Not the first evasion tactic: US President Donald Trump shut down a tariff loophole in February that allowed some Chinese firms to ship goods into Mexico in bulk and break them down into small packages before they are sent to the US, circumventing duties that are normally applied to larger shipments.

West Africa gets new Maersk warehouse: Danish shipping firm Maersk has opened a new 10k sqm warehouse facility in Senegal to provide supply chain solutions in the country, enhance cross-border transportation to neighboring West African countries, and improve the logistics infrastructure in the region, according to a statement released on Thursday. The warehouse will handle a wide range of commodities, including fast-moving consumer goods, retail merchandise, lifestyle products, and technology items.

More on the facility: The warehouse — located between the Port of Dakar and Dakar’s industrial area — boasts 5.1k sqm of indoor storage capacity, 7k pallet positions, and 500 sqm of outdoor storage. It is positioned in close-proximity to end markets, manufacturing operations, and port facilities. About 60% of the warehouse’s energy needs will be solar-powered.

Calendar

APRIL

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.

15-18 May (Thursday-Sunday): Global Logistics Conference, Dubai, UAE.

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