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TODAY: Oman’s Asyad files to IPO its LNG shipping arm

Good morning, folks. We are heading into the weekend with a packed issue, with all the latest on Asyad’s IPO plans from Oman and port developments in Morocco, Kuwait, and Egypt. Let’s dive right in.

WATCH THIS SPACE-

#1- AD Ports to develop logistics park in Alexandria, Egypt: AD Ports Group inked an MoU with Egypt’s Industry and Transport Ministry to explore joint development and operations of a 1.1 sq km integrated logistics park in Egypt’s Alexandria Port, according to a statement. The logistics park will be one of the largest hubs on the Mediterranean, with Alexandria Port handling approximately 60% of Egypt’s foreign trade.

#2- China to head Kuwait’s new port project: Kuwait has selected China State Construction Engineering Corporation to build, manage, and operate its Mubarak Al Kabeer Port project, Al Rai reports. Kuwait’s Council of Ministers approved the proposal submitted by the Chinese government, which is in line with an MoU on the port’s development inked between the two nations in late 2023.

Background: The Kuwaiti Prime Minister’s Office approved KWD 186 mn (USD 614 mn) to support the development of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port at Bubiyan Island last May. The port — projected to cost some KWD 990 mn (USD 3.2 bn) — will accommodate 24 berths with a capacity of up to 8.1 mn containers a year. Kuwait issued tenders to complete work at MKP in 2023.

#3- Firm selected for Morocco-Spain rail feasibility study: Herrenknecht Iberica, a Spanish subsidiary of German underground tunneling firm Herrenknecht, has reportedly been awarded a EUR 296.4k contract to conduct a drilling feasibility evaluation for a proposed undersea rail line connecting Morocco and Spain, a spokesperson for the parent firm told AGBI. The study will start immediately and conclude by June, MEED reported. The planned project includes a 38.5 km service link between Spain’s Cadiz and Morocco’s Tangier, with a 28 km section that will run under the Mediterranean Sea.

MARKET WATCH-

#1- Oil prices decreased in early morning trading amid growing uncertainty over the future and impact of Trump’s trade and energy policies, Reuters reports. Brent crude futures fell by USD 0.26 to USD 78.74 a barrel by GMT 04.27, while the more active US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) March saw a USD 0.23 dip, falling to USD 75.21 a barrel.

#2- Baltic index slumps down further: The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index — which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments — fell by 35 points to 893 points on Tuesday. The capesize index dropped 48 points to 1,236, while the panamax index plummeted 31 points to 843. The smaller supramax index dropped by 29 points to 674.

#3- Crude oil demand expected to rise in 2025: Saudi energy giant Aramco expects crude oil demand to surge by an additional 1.3 mn barrels per day this year, Chief Executive Amin Nasser told Reuters on the sidelines of the Davos World Economic Forum. The firm remained optimistic that crude oil demand would grow in 2025 despite US President Donald Trump’s energy policy, which is set to boost the US hydrocarbon output. That said, the firm remains unclear about the effects of US sanctions on Russian crude and “will wait and see how” the more than 2 mn barrels affected “would translate into tightness in the market,” Nasser explained.

#4- Maritime freight prices could fall between 20% to 25% over the next three months if the Red Sea attacks are curbed, DP World’s deputy chief executive Yuvraj Narayan told Reuters. Houthi attacks have tied up at least 30% more capacity than usual, and freight rates are likely to decrease once the shorter route through the Red Sea and Suez Canal resumes, Narayan added. Vessels not affiliated with Israel could be returning to the Red Sea in the coming weeks after the Houthis said they would limit their attacks to Israeli-linked ships following the announcement of the Gaza ceasefire.

DATA POINTS-

#1- Morocco fuel imports down 9.75% in Q3 2024: Morocco’s fuel imports increased 10.8% y-o-y in Q3 2024 to 1.7 mn tons valued at USD 1.26 bn, Morocco World News reports, citing a report from the Moroccan Competition Council. The revenues of the country’s nine major fuel distributors — who accounted for 84% of the total imports — fell by 5.8% y-o-y in the same period, reaching MAD 20.16 bn. Despite the fall in revenues, sales volumes of diesel and gasoline rose by 4.8% y-o-y, reaching 2.33 bn liters.

#2- Iran’s trade with the EU fell 3% y-o-y to EUR 4.5 bn (c. USD 4.7 bn) during the first 11 months of 2024, Tehran Times reports. The EU’s exports to Iran fell 4% to EUR 3.37 bn, while Iran’s exports to the EU rose 5% to EUR 773 mn.

PSA-

German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd will hike ocean tariff rates for ships heading from Pakistan and India to North Europe and the Mediterranean starting on February 15, according to a statement. The shipping price for 20’ dry containers and 40’ dry containers to Europe and the Mediterranean has increased by USD 300.

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CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-

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 30 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, a heavy lift workshop, a 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.

Asyad Group pushes forward with plans to float its LNG transport arm

Oman’s Asyad Group files to take its LNG transport arm public: Oman’s state-backed logistics giant Asyad Group has issued its intention to float (ITF) (pdf) at least a 20% stake in its wholly-owned subsidiary Asyad Shipping (ASC) on the Muscat Stock Exchange. Asyad’s LNG transport unit is reportedly seeking a valuation of USD 1 bn, Bloomberg reports, citing people it says are familiar with the matter. The story was also picked up by Reuters.

IN CONTEXT- The move falls under a broader government privatization push, which includes the sale of an additional 30 Omani state-backed assets, including power utility firm Oman Electricity Transmission.

What we know: Bookbuilding for the potential IPO is scheduled to begin next month, with the listing anticipated in early March. The offering will be available in two tranches — 75% for qualified institutional investors and 25% for retail investors. 30% of the tranche devoted to qualified institutional investors will be dedicated to anchor investors. Asyad Group, as a selling shareholder, will not be able to execute transactions on their shares in ASC for a period of 180 days from the first day of trading.

A sweetener for future investors: ASC plans to roll out a fixed semi-annual dividend of USD 150 mn for 2025 and 2026. For 2027, the company will shift gears to a performance-based model.

Pre-IPO bonus: ASC is planning a one-time USD 86 mn dividend for its existing shareholders this year, reflecting its robust performance in 2024.

REMEMBER- This has been in the cards for years now. Asyad Group said in 2021 that it was considering selling up to 40% of its shipping subsidiary. More broadly, Asyad Group has been planning to unload its non-strategic assets for at least a few years. The firm said it would be looking into private sector participation through IPOs or directly through assets.

About Asyad Shipping: Established in 2003, ASC currently manages a fleet of 89 vessels operating in over 60 countries. The company mainly functions as an LNG transporter, with British multinational oil and gas firms BP and Shell, as well as Brazilian miner Vale among the list of its partners and customers. Backed by Oman’s sovereign wealth fund the Oman Investment Authority, ASC parent company Asyad Group manages over USD 4 bn in assets, with a focus on logistics, transportation, port services, shipping, and freezones.

ASC by the numbers: ASC’s revenues hit USD 713.9 mn in 9M 2024, remaining basically unchanged compared to the previous year, according to the ITF. The company’s revenue grew at a CAGR of 22% from 2021 through 2023.

ADVISORS- EFG Hermes was appointed global coordinator, along with JPMorgan Chase, Jefferies Financial Group, and Oman Investment Bank, back in July 2024. Sohar International Bank was tapped as the issue manager, while Credit Agricole and Societe Generale will serve as joint bookrunners.

Morocco to build Agadir Atlantic Hub dry port for MAD 1.4 bn

Morocco is getting a new dry port: Moroccan government agencies have signed an MoU to construct the Agadir Atlantic Hub dry port, according to a Transport Ministry statement. The port will be constructed at the Souss-Massa Export Freezone in Drarga commune at Agadir and will have an estimated cost of MAD 1.4 bn (c. USD 140 mn), Morocco World News reported.

More details: The hub — which will cover 100 hectares — is set to feature a global customs-bonded logistics zone, refrigerated and dry storage facilities, a container storage park for both empty and full containers, and a cabotage line connecting maritime ports to the dry port.

The rationale: The project aims to bolster the logistics infrastructure in Morocco’s Souss-Massa region and ease congestion at Morocco’s maritime ports, Morocco World News reported, citing the president of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises Driss Boutti.

About the Souss-Massa Freezone: Updated plans to develop the zone — including the Agadir Atlantic Hub project— were approved by the government last month, the state-owned agency Maroc reported. The zone reportedly aims to attract investments in various manufacturing sectors, including shipbuilding, auto-making, industrial machinery, textiles, construction materials, food products, chemicals, and plastics, Msa AlKhir reported back in 2023, citing a government decree.

Lots of action at Morocco’s ports: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) extended a EUR 65 mn loan in December to Moroccan port operator Marsa Maroc for development works at Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar ports. French logistics provider CMA CGM inked a 25-year agreement with Marsa Maroc to form a joint venture to equip and operate half of Nador West Med container terminal in November.

Does the Gaza ceasefire mean the imminent return of Suez Canal traffic?

What does a ceasefire in Gaza mean for Suez Canal traffic? Egypt is set to receive a fleet of vessels from the French shipping line CMA CGM today, according to a Suez Canal Authority statement, giving us reason to believe the ceasefire in Gaza has set the stage for Suez Canal traffic returning to normal.

Some expect Suez Canal traffic to normalize within weeks, including Suez and Red Sea Navigation Chamber head Abdel Qader Gaballa, who told EnterpriseAM that some shipping lines could return to the Red Sea in two to three weeks, assuming the recently brokered Gaza truce holds. That includes DP World, whose deputy chief executive Yuvraj Narayan told Reuters that ships with no Israeli links could return to the Red Sea “in as little as two weeks.”

The news shortly follows Yemen’s Houthis saying they’ll now only target Israeli-linked ships following the ceasefire, according to statements sent from the armed group to shipping companies.

Remember: Red Sea disruptions cost the public purse USD 7 bn in Suez Canal revenues in 2024, marking a roughly 60% y-o-y fall from the year before.

With traffic returning to the waterway, shipping costs should also fall, with those in the industry expecting a reduction in ins. and escort costs that had burdened companies in recent months, Gaballa told us. The return of vessels to the Red Sea could result in a dip of 20-25% in sea freight prices, Narayan said.

Shipping lines should be keen to return, given that the alternative Cape of Good Hope route has proven too costly for shipping agencies. “Shipping companies burned 30% more fuel navigating the Cape of Good Hope during the crisis, sharply increasing costs and stretching sailing times to as long as 80 days,” International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association’s Egypt VP Ahmed Moustafa told EnterpriseAM.

But industry insiders told EnterpriseAM that we shouldn’t get ahead of ourselves just yet, as “it is difficult to assess the situation within hours of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza,” a senior maritime sector source told EnterpriseAM. There are also other wildcards, like Donald Trump’s threat to take over the Panama Canal that could shake up the industry in ways we can’t predict, our source added.

Persuading shipping lines to route through the waterway won’t happen overnight, because “attracting shipping agencies back will require aggressive marketing, incentives, and a strong focus on ensuring safe passage,” Moustafa argued. Action must be taken quickly as well, with the world’s top shipping companies already investing in refueling infrastructure in South Africa — efforts that Egypt should counter with its own investments in refueling stations and logistics services, Moustafa added.

Apart from just bringing back traffic to its previous levels, Egypt should take advantage of changes to global commodity chains, Moustafa said. As companies move their production out of China, Egypt is in a position to “fully exploit its geographical advantage” to establish Egypt as an “indispensable logistics hub.” On top of this, “there’s an opportunity here to capitalize on the Panama Canal crisis and position Egypt as the top choice for shipping agencies,” he said.

When traffic returns to the Suez Canal, Egypt will be ready to handle more ships, with a new 10-km extension near Little Bitter Lake set to go live in 1Q 2025 following successful tests last week, expanding the two-way section to 82 km and boosting capacity to accommodate rising trade flows as global shipping lines gradually return to the Red Sea, according to a Suez Canal Authority statement.

Egypt’s export-bound solar-making facility to begin production mid 2025

Egypt’s new export-bound solar panel plant to begin operations this year:

State-owned Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and Sweden’s Sunshine Pro will begin operations of their USD 200-300 mn joint solar panel manufacturing project next July, with all production slated to be shipped to Europe, AOI’s Arab Renewable Energy Company Executive Director Ghada El Gendy told Al Mal.

What else do we know? The new plant is planned to reach its 1 GW full operational capacity by July 2026. No details on the ownership division were specified.

AOI is looking for more: AOI is ready to establish more partnerships with foreign and Arab investors on similar solar panel production ventures, AOI head Mokhtar Abdel Latif told Al Mal.

This has been in the works: The two companies inked an agreement last month to build the plant — dubbed the Arab-Swedish Energy Factory (ASEF). The Egyptian government has reportedly been working on strategies to localize solar PV cell manufacturing as part of a push to localize the production of a total of 12 products.

Oman offers incentives to boost investments in Al Mazunah Freezone

Oman offers new incentives for Mazunah Freezone: Oman’s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has launched a new package of incentives for existing and new investors in Al Mazunah Freezone as part of a push to boost investments across Oman, according to a statement.

The incentives: The incentives include a 30% exemption on accumulated debts and a 50% cut in rental costs over the next five years.

Going above and beyond: The zone already has several incentives in place for freezones in the country, including a 30-year income tax exemption, customs duties exemption, accessible trading of foreign currencies, the ability to import all goods allowed in Oman, and a 100% project capital ownership for investors, according to Madayn website.

About Mazunah: The freezone garnered investments of RO 5 mn (c. USD 13 mn) in 1H 2024, bringing total investments to RO 140 mn (c. USD 363.7 mn) since its establishment, with 185 lease agreements across several sectors, including 102 operational projects, according to the Madayn’s website. Madayn also launched two RO 9.5 mn (c. USD 24.7 mn) projects at Al Mazunah freezone back in December 2023 and acquired a global code to designate the Mazunah dry port a final destination for incoming and outgoing goods.

GWC’s bottom line drops in 2024

Qatar-based logistics firm Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) netted QAR 172 mn last year, leading the firm’s bottom line to fall some 20% y-o-y from QAR 215 in 2023, according to a financial statement. The warehousing and distribution company’s topline rose 5.4% y-o-y to QAR 1.6 bn in 2024, up from QAR 1.5 bn in 2023, according to a press release. The firm’s BOD has recommended a 10% dividend payout at QAR 0.10 per share.

What they said: “Expansion is a key pillar of the company’s growth strategy. In early 2024, GWC launched its FLAG subsidiary (100% owned company) Logistics Hub at Khazaen Economic City in Oman, further strengthening its footprint across the GCC,” said acting CEO Matthew Kearns.

A big year for GWC: GWC subsidiary Flag Logistics said in January 2024 that it will establish a 50k sqm logistics hub, dubbed Flag Oman, at Oman’s Khazaen Economic City, providing specialized areas for various logistics services, including dry, ambient, chilled and frozen warehousing, bulk storage, records management, and marshaling areas. The firm inked an agreement with Bahrain-based GFH Financial Group to set up 200k sqm of Grade A logistics facilities in Saudi Arabia, including in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. Its subsidiary GWC Energy Services and Saudi Offshore Fabrication Company have also partnered to build 100k sqm Grade A logistics facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Ras Al Khair Industrial Port.

DP World receives Operational Efficiency Excellence Award

DP World receives Operational Efficiency Excellence Award: UAE-based DP World’s ports and terminals have been awarded the Operational Efficiency Excellence Award by Cosco Shipping for outstanding service at Dubai’s Jebel Ali port, according to a post on LinkedIn. The award was bestowed during the Convention Between Carriers and Ports for Ocean Alliance 2025 in China’s Hainan. Cosco also gave the Emirati trade and logistics player the Global Port Partnership award to celebrate their collaboration across 38 terminals.

Startups, e-commerce, and logistics handling updates from Oman, Egypt and Saudi Arabia

DATA CENTERS-

Dubai’s Green Data Center gets a second phase: Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the second phase of the Green Data Center at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, according to a Dubai Media Office statement. The project is being implemented in 10 phases, with the first phase launched in 2023.

About the center: The 100k sqm data center, which is operated by Digital Dewa subsidiary Moro Hub, integrates renewable energy with digital solutions, offering advanced solutions in digital transformation, cloud computing, smart cities, IoT, and cybersecurity, while operating on 100% solar energy with a total capacity exceeding 100 MW. The center is the largest single-site solar park globally, and the world’s largest solar-powered data facility.

STARTUP WATCH-

#1- Egypt’s SideUp expands to Oman: Egyptian e-commerce logistics platform SideUp — formerly Voo — is launching its services in Oman with a regional branch in Muscat by early 2025, according to a statement. The platform offers smart shipping, payment, and operational solutions to e-commerce businesses.

Previous expansion in the GCC: The platform moved its HQ to Riyadh as part of its regional expansion plans after raising USD 1.2 mn in a seed round in late 2022.

#2- Sampo closes pre-seed funding round: Oman-based e-commerce provider Sampo AI has closed a USD 750k pre-seed funding round co-led by Omantel Innovation and Waad VC, with participation from Hexnture and a group of Saudi angel investors, Wamda reported. The funding will help Sampo AI enhance its AI-driven tools and expand into Saudi Arabia and the UAE to serve their growing e-commerce sectors.

About Sampo AI: The company — founded in 2024 by Saif Al-Essai and Khalifa Manaa — is a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider that helps e-commerce businesses optimize their pricing strategies based on supply and market conditions, according to Wamda.

LOGISTICS HANDLING-

Roll Group expands in KSA: Heavy haul and lifting solution provider Roll Group ’s Saudi Arabia unit has launched a new 15k sqm facility in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, to provide storage and logistics support to clients in the region, according to a statement. The facility will enable Roll Group to handle its complex heavy transport and lifting operations.

About Roll Group: The Netherland-based company specializes in providing solutions for heavy lifting, transportation, and installation onshore and offshore. It boasts a fleet of advanced and versatile heavy-duty equipment, such as SPMTs, trailers, high-capacity cranes, and gantries. In February 2025, the company plans to roll out its heavy-lifting RollBarge 1 barge.

CUSTOMS-

FedEx launched a new customs clearance facility at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez), according to a press release. The facility will handle packages shipped to and from Rakez through several FedEx express air and ground services in a bid to facilitate local companies’ access to logistics services.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

Qatar + Argentina partner up to develop air transport: Qatar has inked an MoU with Argentina allowing for the operation of an unspecified number of passenger and cargo flights with full transportation rights, and to operate codeshare flights for designated airlines. (Al Sharq)
Oman Air Cargo partners with Switzerland’s Nav Aero: Oman Air Cargo has joined Swiss-based aviation and cargo manager Nav Aero’s network to offer more flight options, enhanced scheduling flexibility, and customized logistics services. (Time Aerospace)
Yemen Red Sea port capacity down after Israeli attacks: Yemen’s Hodeidah Harbour in the Red Sea — essential for the country’s humanitarian aid operations— has seen its capacity for aid imports fall to about a quarter due to Israeli attacks, a UN official said. (Reuters)

China commits to increasing imports after avoiding initial US tariffs

China wants more imports, trade balance: China is not looking to achieve a trade surplus and plans to increase its imports, Bloomberg reported, citing comments by Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang at the Davos World Economic Forum. The country is planning “to import more competitive quality products and services to promote balanced trade,” Ding added.

The context: The remarks come at a time when Chinese officials are reportedly working to assuage trade tension with the new US administration, which has recently floated a 10% tariff on China starting on 1 February.

China’s trade surplus rose to a record USD 992 bn in 2024 amid strong exports that may now face the threat of tariffs, Bloomberg reports.

Boeing + Norsk e-fuel to advance SAF production: Boeing is investing in Norsk e-fuel’s efforts to accelerate production and the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Nordics and globally, according to a statement. Norsk e-Fuel will produce electro-SAF jet fuel through the Power-to-Liquids process, which uses fossilfree power to generate green hydrogen and combine it with recycled CO2 from biogenic sources. The jet fuel can reduce the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of air travel by 90% compared to traditional jet fuel, the statement said.

Calendar

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 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.

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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