MSC acquires 49% stake in Marsa Maroc’s Eastern Container Terminal at NWM

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TODAY: MSC subsidiary snaps 49% stake in Marsa Maroc’s Eastern Container Terminal + Qatar to support Libyan airport development

Good morning, friends. It is a busy morning today, with the news cycle showing no sign of slowing as we head towards the weekend. Leading the issue today, a new global player is landing in Moroccan waters and Qatar is making a move to support Libya’s aviation plans. We also have the latest on Adnoc Distribution’s plans for Egypt. Let’s get the ball rolling.

WATCH THIS SPACE-

#1- Adnoc Distribution plans to expand its aviation fuel services in Egypt beyond its existing presence at Cairo and Marsa Allam airports, company’s CEO Bader Al Lamki told EnterpriseAM at the Egypt Energy Show. The company is looking to expand into the Alamein Airport, he added, explaining that it is looking to invest up to USD 300 mn to expand its presence in Egypt, KSA, and the UAE this year.

Also in the pipeline: The company is looking to enter Egypt’s EV charging market and is currently working to secure the necessary licenses, he said. It is also planning to open its first integrated service station in New Cairo, set to be the largest in the country, and is looking into setting up new fuel station locations in the new capital and the North Coast.

This isn't new: The company indicated it was planning on starting aircraft refueling in Egypt and that it is currently being discussed with the Oil Ministry, CEO Bader Al Lamki told EnterpriseAM back in 2024. It also indicated its plans to roll out t more services at its filling stations and further expand into new cities.

The company’s Egypt Portfolio: In addition to aviation fuel, Adnoc Distribution’s operations in Egypt cover lubricants and wholesale fuel, operating 245 fuel stations largely through its 50% stake in TotalEnergies Egypt, as well as 140+ convenience stores, 200+ lube changing points, and 130+ car wash locations, the firm noted in its 2024 management report (pdf).

IN OTHER EGYPT NEWS- Egypt will reportedly ink an agreement to rent a floating regasification unit from Cyprus next month, with the ship set to dock in Egypt in the summer months to cover high energy demand season, Asharq Business reports citing an unnamed government official. The regasification unit will have a daily processing capacity of 500 mn cubic feet per day (cf/d),

That makes five: Egypt reportedly chartered a third floating storage regasification unit to process LNG imports to dock at Ain Sokhna by June 2025 and a fourth unit from Turkey to dock for the duration of the summer.

#2- EU agrees to review trade agreement with Algeria: The EU is set to review its partnership agreement with Algeria following a formal request by the North African country in a bid to boost trade relations, Anadolu Agency reports, citing comments made by the EU’s ambassador to Algeria Diego Mayado. The announcement comes after prolonged pressure from Algeria to renegotiate the agreement, which the North African country has criticized as unfair to local industries.

An unbalanced relationship: Algeria has argued that the agreement reinforced Algeria’s dependence on fossil, obstructing the diversification of its non-oil industries, which it said were unable to compete with its advanced European counterparts, the Algerian Press Agency (APA) reported in 2021. The EU began a dispute settlement case against Algeria in 2024, alleging restrictions on inbound European products — from agricultural products to motor vehicles — that contradict their agreement.

In numbers: Most of Algeria’s exports to the EU came from the fossils industry, which stood at a total of USD 14 bn from 2005 to 2015, APA reported citing a governmental assessment of the agreement’s first decade. In contrast, the EU exported goods worth a total of USD 220 bn in the same time period.

Background on the agreement: The agreement — implemented in 2005 — stipulates the establishment of a freetrade zone for industrial products and a gradual phasing out of customs tariffs for food and agricultural products for both parties.

#4- ACCC greenlights Qatar + Australia partnership: The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued preliminary approval for Qatar Airways to operate joint flights with Virgin Australia under a five-year agreement, according to a statement.

The story so far: The ACCC gave Virgin Australia interim approval last year to sell flights operated by Qatar Airways between Doha and Australia. Virgin Australia got the green light to run 28 weekly scheduled return flights from Doha to Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, slated to commence by June 2025 under a wet-lease agreement.

REMEMBER- Qatar Airways announced its intention to buy a minority 25% equity stake in Bain Capital-owned Virgin Australia for an undisclosed sum last October. The earliest reports of a possible acquisition came to light in July 2024, but no official approval of the transaction has yet taken place.

#5- Second LNG vessel braving the Red Sea this year: Trader III — a Liberian-flagged LNG vessel — was reportedly approaching the Bab Al Mandab strait on Tuesday, making it the second vessel of its kind to traverse the Red Sea in 2025, Reuters reports.

The Salalah was reportedly the year’s first LNG vessel to undertake the route, sailing from Qalhat, Oman to Turkey’s Marmara Erglisi LNG terminal on 14 February. A Liberian crude oil tanker also passed through the Suez Canal earlier this month.

The latest on the Houthis: Yemen’s Houthis have vowed to target only Israeli-linked commercial vessels and to cease their attacks entirely as long as the terms of the Gaza ceasefire are fulfilled to their final phase.

#6- Abu Dhabi steel firms petition Bombay High Court over scrap import violations: Three UAE-based steel companies — Shattaf Steel, Emirates Steel LLC (not to be confused with Emsteel), and Arabian Gulf Steel Industries — have approached the Bombay High Court with allegations of illegal imports of steel scrap from the UAE to India, The Times of India reports.

The petition: The Emirati companies are claiming the imports violate the UAE-India economic partnership agreement and evade the UAE’s AED 400 per unit export fee imposed in 2023. The petition urges Indian customs to investigate fraudulent practices, warning of economic and environmental risks, including non-compliance with India's sustainability standards.

#7- Iraq plans on building two offshore LNG facilities to address a consistent electricity supply shortage, AGBI reports, citing comments by Oil Minister Haryana Abdel Ghani. One facility will receive imported LNG to run the power stations in southern Iraq near the Grand Faw Port, while the other will be at Khor Al-Zubair port near the oil hub in Basra. The source of the LNG has not been specified.

#8- The European Commission aims to deploy more flexible gas storage targets for EU countries ahead of winter on fears of prices surging, Reuters reports, citing a document it has seen. The newly introduced scheme will aim to “promote more coordinated and flexible gas storage refilling, including with dynamic targets,” the document notes. The Commission will publish a proposal to extend the targets beyond 2025 — their expiry date — by the end of March.

About the targets scheme: The EU's current targets — introduced in 2022 in a bid to hedge against shortages after Russia slashed deliveries — require member countries to refill their storage to a 90% capacity by November, with other intermediate targets for February, May, July, and September.

Why it matters? The move comes after EU gas prices jumped to a two-year high this month, with countries like Germany and the Netherlands arguing that the fixed filling targets are easily exploited by traders who hike up prices around filling deadlines on the assumption that EU countries are “obliged to buy.”

MARKET WATCH-

#1- Crude prices ticked up this morning on the back of a drone attack on a Russian oil pipeline pumping station and disrupted oil supplies from Kazakhstan to Russia, but gains were slightly offset by speculations on rising future supplies, Reuters reports. Brent crude futures increased by USD 0.44 to USD 75.66 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) surged by USD 0.91 to USD 71.65 a barrel by 10.14 GMT.

#2- Baltic index on the up and up: The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index — which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments — gained 35 points to 841 on Tuesday. The capesize increased by 32 points to 757, while the panamax index grew 45 points to 1,042. The smaller supramax index climbed by 32 points to 813.

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CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-

The UAE is holding AD Ports Group Capital Markets Day on Monday, 24 February in Abu Dhabi. The full-day, in-person event will see investors, analysts, corporate and investment bankers and other securities market professionals gather to evaluate AD Port’s financial performance and the group’s strategy going forward. Group and cluster senior management, as well as other guest speakers, will visit flagship assets in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE will host the WCA Worldwide Conference from Tuesday, 25 February to Saturday, 1 March in Dubai. The event — set to bring together over 4.5k freight forwarders from 179 countries — will host several workshops and courses over one week.

The UAE will host the WCA Worldwide Conference from Tuesday, 25 February to Saturday 1 March, in Dubai. The conference will include delegates from over 180 countries for logistics social networking events, one-on-one meetings and sponsorships.

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

MSC acquires 49% stake in Marsa Maroc’s Eastern Container Terminal at Morocco’s NWM Port

Marsa Maroc has inked an agreement with MSC subsidiary Terminal Investment Limited(TIL) to split ownership of Nador West Med (NWM) Eastern Container Terminal, according to a press release. The agreement — which is pending regulatory approval — will grant TIL 49% ownership of the subsidiary owning the terminal, while Marsa Maroc will retain the remaining 51% as well as voting rights. The value of the contract has not been disclosed.

Background: Marsa Maroc’s 25-year concession of the Eastern Container Terminal was announced in June last year, with the port operator slated to invest EUR 200 mn in the terminal’s first phase. It is planned to encompass 70 hectares with a depth of 18 meters and a 1.5k-meter-long quay, with a full capacity of 3.4 mn TEUs. The first phase of the terminal is expected to be commissioned by early 2027.

The port will also feature an integrated industrial and logistics complex, which will be housed in a free zone developed by the port, according to the Nador West Met website.

TIL in the region: KSA’s King Abdullah Port is TIL’s most prominent MENA project, becoming the Kingdom’s largest transshipment port and second-largest handling facility, according to TIL’s website. It comprises a 2 km quay and 155 hectares in terminal area and a depth of 17 meters.

CMA CGM is also in the picture: French logistics provider CMA CGM and Marsa Maroc formed a JV last October to jointly equip and operate one-half of NWM, with CMA CGM owning 49% of the JV and Marsa Maroc owning the rest. This JV planned to invest EUR 280 mn in the port’s infrastructure to achieve an annual terminal output of 1.2 mn TEUs. The 35-hectare portion under the JV’s remit is distinct from the eastern container terminal now jointly owned by Marsa Maroc and TIL.

IN OTHER PORT NEWS FROM BAHRAIN

Bahrain’s Transport Ministry has inked a letter of intent with Khalifa Bin Salman Port Operator APM Terminals to upgrade the port’s infrastructure, according to a statement. The agreement aims to expand the port’s capacity, integrate advanced logistics services, and foster sustainability.

APM?Bahrain: APM Terminals Bahrain approved the integration of land freight transport into its activities in August 2024. The operator is also working with Bahrain-Maersk to expand the ship recycling sector in the country. It

The port’s latest in numbers: Bahrain’s Khalifa bin Salman Port handled 39k TEU in August 2024, a 7.5% y-o-y increase, according to a report (pdf). This is a 7.5% increase compared to 2023 (pdf). General cargo at the port dipped 38.9% y-o-y to 47.2k tons. The port’s performance on the World Bank and S&P Global’s Container Port Performance Index jumped up by 30 places, taking 43th place in September 2024.

Libya + Qatar to prepare studies for Tripoli International Airport investment project

Libya taps Qatar for Tripoli Airport project: Libya’s Transport Ministry and the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) have inked an MoU with Qatar’s UCC Holdings’ UrbaCon Trading and Contracting company to conduct feasibility studies to establish a different financing model for the first terminal at Tripoli International Airport, Libya Herald reported. No timeline or investment ticket has been disclosed.

Switching sides? Italy’s Aeneas Consortium was awarded the contract to revamp the airport back in 2017, but Libya’s lack of funds brought the construction and partnership to a halt. The project has been transferred to a Libyan firm — deploying a new investment-based approach to help implement and finance the project.

Strengthening partnerships: Qatar and Libya inked an updated air services agreement in April 2024, as well as a bilateral MoU, allowing the two countries’ national carriers to operate an unlimited number of weekly passenger and cargo flights per week. The agreement was later updated in January 2025, according to a statement published last month.

About Tripoli International Airport: The airport is located south of Libya’s capital Tripoli in the Qasr bin Gashir region, Turkey Today reported in April 2024. An MoU was inked between Libya’s authorities and Turkey’s Terminal Yapi and IRG International Group to restore, operate and carry out infrastructure works on the airport, according to a government statement.

Egypt is working to finalize a raft of additional customs facilities

Egypt has a raft of customs facilitations in the pipeline: The Madbouly government is currently preparing a list of facilitations on customs duties as part of larger efforts to streamline Egypt’s customs system and facilitate local manufacturing efforts, a government source told EnterpriseAM.

What we know: The measures are being taken to push the government’s localization efforts forward, with the investment and industry ministries holding meetings to discuss requests submitted regarding distortions in the customs tariff that create advantages to imported goods ahead over locally produced alternatives, our source said. The government could move to reduce customs duties on inputs for certain industries to increase value-added, push localization efforts forward, and create opportunities for feeder industries to grow rather than rely on imports, the source added.

The government is also looking to ease the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program’s membership conditions, in what would be an additional step towards facilitating customs clearance, our source said, explaining that the system currently requires specific transaction volumes and the submission of three financial statements in order for companies to join.

The government is working on a number of other ways of facilitating customs, including efforts to launch the first call center for the Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA), electronically link data with the Egyptian Tax Authority to expedite data verifications, improve issues related to duty drawback, temporary admission, and pre-release procedures for shipments — all while reducing the number of customs inspection authorities — currently 22 — to be limited to the relevant authorities based on the nature of the product, our source said.

Remember: The cabinet also recently approved a proposal from the finance and investment ministries to improve the process of exporting and importing goods in a bid to cut customs clearance time down from eight days to just two.

This would come on top of a number of newly announced measures:

The launch of a new unified platform for the prices of the most frequently imported goods, which will help eliminate arbitrary assessments across customs ports;
Allowing the payment of custom taxes on inputs in six-month installments of up to six months, without late penalties for the first three months;
Allowing manufacturers a production material waste rate of up to 3%, which will benefit producers working in freezones and special economic zones and help resolve cases filed against manufacturers by the Industrial Control Authority;
Only collecting customs duties through the Nafeza platform upon the arrival of goods, easing financial burdens on manufacturers;
Allowing manufacturers to use ins. documents as a guarantee to provide the Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA);
Unifying the requirements of the ECA and the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC), which will help reduce customs clearance time — resolving one of the main disputes among manufacturers;
Allowing e-payments across different payment methods and platforms, representing a step forward for the digital transformation;
Updating the Authority’s risk management system, with the aim of making it easier to reclassify shipments from being “under reservation” to being classified as production inputs — provided their safety is verified.

ICYMI- Deputy Finance Minister for Tax Policies Sherif El Kilani told EnterpriseAM late last year that the government is revisiting customs procedures to align with global standards and improve efficiency. This includes a plan to introduce a four-tier system — green, red, blue, and orange — for importers, allowing for faster clearance for compliant businesses.

How GCC countries’ logistics markets performed in 2024

The UAE and KSA snatched a spot in the top-five rankings of the Emerging Markets Logistics Index this year, according to Kuwaiti logistics giant Agility’s annual index report (pdf). Emerging Markets Logistics Index (pdf). The UAE — the highest-ranked country in the Middle East and North Africa region — sustained its spot as the third most attractive market for the second year in a row. Saudi Arabia came in fourth after rising two places in the ranking. China and India maintained their position in the top two spots in the ranking, while Myanmar and Venezuela are the lowest-ranked countries.

How it’s measured: The index surveys 830 executives from the logistics industry to assess the performance of 50 emerging markets based on four indicators: Domestic logistics potential, international logistics potential, business fundamentals, and digital readiness.

A closer look: The UAE and Saudi Arabia came in the top 10 emerging markets across all the indices. Qatar also ranked among the top 10 in all indicators except the international potential indicator. Regionally, in terms of Business Fundamentals, Jordan came in fourth, Qatar fifth, Bahrain sixth, and Oman eighth.

UAE recorded strong fundamentals across the board: The country ranked first globally for best business fundamentals and came in second – behind China – in the digital readiness category.

UAE + KSA leading the way in economic diversification: 28.8% of the respondents said the UAE observed the highest level of progress in diversifying over the past decade, while about 26% said the KSA had seen the most progress. The UAE’s non-oil economy accounted for 80% of the nation’s GDP in 2024, whereas KSA saw its non-oil activity rise 4.6% y-o-y the same year, Reuters reports.

Supply chain growth: Public-private partnerships play an important role in the UAE’s infrastructure development initiatives, finds the report, with over 155 transport projects valued at AED 25 bn in Abu Dhabi alone.

UAE is developing its digital infrastructure, by investing in late-stage start-ups in Abu Dhabi and cutting e-commerce operational costs — including storage, customs, and transportation costs — by 20%. That said, the UAE will have to balance its relationships with the US and China over the use of advanced technologies in the year ahead, Agility says.

And KSA is targeting logistics and warehousing: The Kingdom plans to develop 59 logistics centers across the nation, which are slated to boost access to key transportation and sea freight facilities, says Agility. This includes plans that are underway for a new link between Saudi and Bahrain, dubbed the King Hamad Causeway, and a USD 266 mn Logistics Park in Dammam.

ICYMI- Saudi’s PIF is planning to boost its investments in local logistics and transport outfits by 60% by the end of this year.

Optimism is high for the GCC: The region “stands out as a beacon of stability” amid geopolitical turmoil in the region, Agility says. The myriad of events this year — the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the ongoing disruption to traffic in the Red Sea, and Israel’s attacks on Gaza and Lebanon — have provided “economic headwinds” yet have not obstructed the region’s development trajectory. Economic growth is projected to rise in the short to medium term, with the World Bank economists forecasting a 4.2% growth in FY 2025/26, says the report.

Despite the GCC optimism, the majority of respondents — around 54% — forecast a global recession to hit in 2025, up by 4% from last year’s report and driven by global headwinds including "uncertainties, geopolitical tensions and upheaval in major economies.”

DP World taps COO Suresh Ramani as new Indian subcontinent COO

UAE port operator DP World has appointed Suresh Ramani (LinkedIn) as its new Indian subcontinent Logistics Chief Commercial Officer, according to a statement. Ramani brings over three decades of experience in the logistics sector to the new role, having served as TVS Supply Chain Solutions’ Chief Transformation Oficer and head of Business Development, according to his LinkedIn profile. Ramani will offer integrated and innovative solutions to DP World’s customers “while expanding our global customer relationships,” the statement said.

REMEMBER- DP World announced plans to boost its presence in India in December in a bid to remedy trade bottlenecks by expanding into more industrial parks and logistics projects in the country. The move looks to alleviate congestion and ease the movement of cargo from ports to customers.

DP has plenty of ties in India already: The port operator launched operations at the Vallarpadam terminal in the Cochin Economic Zone back in June, and operates Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva Business Park and Chennai’s Integrated Chennai Business Park as well. The firm also operates five container terminals in India’s Mundra, Cochin, and Chennai, as well as two in Mumbai. The terminals have a combined capacity of around 6 mn TEUs. The firm is also developing a mega-container terminal at Tuna-Tekra in India’s Kandla Port, which will take its combined capacity up to 8.19 mn TEUs.

Updates on manufacturing, supply chains, regulations, and diplomacy from UAE and KSA

MANUFACTURING-

India’s Bikanervala lands at UAE’s Jebel Ali: Indian sweets, snacks, and vegetarian cuisine giant Bikanervala will invest AED 33.7 mn to develop a 161k sqft manufacturing facility at Jebel Ali’s National Industries Park (NIP), according to a statement. The facility — slated to begin production in late 2026 — aims to increase Bikanervala’s exports to the GCC, Africa, East Asia, and Europe, CBNME reports.

More details: The facility will serve as a central production hub, supplying Bikanervala’s restaurants, cloud kitchens, and retail partners. It is planned to have an initial annual capacity of 1.3k metric tonnes, which is expected to double to 2.7k metric tonnes by 2030.

SUPPLY CHAINS-

#1- KSA’s Masarat Mobility Park to deploy AI-driven robotic supply chain solutions: Saudi-based construction firm Al Masarat Holding has inked an MoU with UK-based AI-powered robotics firm Dexory to implement robotic solutions in logistics and manufacturing supply chains in Masarat Mobility Park, effective until 12 February 2028, according to a statement. The pair will use AI-driven automation and digital tech to streamline supply chain operations and boost efficiency across the Kingdom.

#2- UAE’s Invest Bank partners with Veefin Solutions for supply chain finance: Sharjah’s Invest Bank partnered with Veefin Solutions to integrate advanced supply chain finance solutions aimed at optimizing cashflow, improving capital efficiency, and streamlining receivables and payables for businesses across the UAE, according to a press release. The system replaces manual processes with an automated platform, offering businesses more flexibility in managing payments and real-time insights into financial risks. The partnership is part of Invest Bank’s broader effort to expand its digital services.

REGULATION-

The Saudi Council of Ministers approved a new Land Transport Law during its meeting yesterday, state news agency SPA reports. The law aims to regulate transport activities, facilities, and infrastructure across the Kingdom, according to a post on X from the Real Estate General Authority (REGA). Although neither Cabinet nor REGA provided details on the specifics of the law’s articles, REGA noted that the 34-article law would cover licensing for all land transport — including vehicles and drivers — and related penalties.

DIPLOMACY-

UAE, Russia strengthen financial cooperation with new tax agreement: UAE State Minister for Financial Affairs Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini hosted the first UAE-Russia Strategic Financial Dialogue in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, where he signed a double taxation avoidance agreement with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, Wam reports.

The agreement aims to boost trade, attract investment, and foster a more transparent tax environment. The forum also explored key financial topics, including budget planning, public-private partnerships, and international tax cooperation.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

Jannat Alferdos sells VLCC: Iraq’s Jannat Alferdos Company has sold its sole 19-year-old VLCC for USD 44 mn to an undisclosed buyer. (Splash)
Kingdom gets an air cargo boost: Saudia Cargo inked an MoU with the Saudi Tourism Authority to boost air cargo services across KSA. (Statement)

Airbus to delay the launch of its new A350 freighter model

Airbus hits breaks on new freighter launch: Airbus is postponing the launch of a new freighter version of its A350 jet — originally slated to enter service in 2026 — by up to a year on the back of persistent supply chain issues that have caused lags in deliveries of its wider A350 aircraft family, Reuters reports, citing industry sources. Airbus is scheduled to make an official announcement about the matter in its FY 2024 results tomorrow.

Regional players to feel the hit: The UAE’s Etihad Airways ordered three Airbus A350 next-generation freighters back in November, bringing its total orders of the A350 to 10, with deliveries slated for 2026. KSA’s PIF-owned Riyadh Air was also reportedly eyeing Airbus A350-1000 to meet its long-haul needs after purchasing 60 Airbus A321neos in October.

The hold-up: The delay is primarily due to a hold-up in deliveries of fuselage parts from leading parts provider Spirit AeroSystems, industry sources said, which could result in an informal cap on A350 production for the remainder of 2025.

REMEMBER- Spirit received up to USD 350 mn from Boeing and up to USD 107 mn from Airbus in advance payments back in November to help it stay afloat as it continued to burn through cash after four consecutive years of losses. Boeing is set to acquire Spirit AeroSystems, with Spirit’s shareholders approving the purchase agreement earlier this month. The acquisition is expected to close by mid-2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

Calendar

FEBRUARY

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

24 February (Monday): AD Ports Group Capital Markets Day, Abu Dhabi, 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 Finance 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.

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

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.

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