{"id":71800,"date":"2023-07-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=71800"},"modified":"2025-12-15T12:51:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:51:39","slug":"ad-ports-acquires-spains-noatum","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/ad-ports-acquires-spains-noatum\/","title":{"rendered":"AD Ports acquires Spain\u2019s Noatum"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"71802\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"71802\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">What we're tracking today<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/04\/today-iran-to-join-shanghai-cooperation-council-uae-awards-contract-to-slash-travel-time-between-dubai-sharjah\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: Iran to join Shanghai Cooperation Council + UAE awards contract to slash travel time between Dubai, Sharjah                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/04\/today-iran-to-join-shanghai-cooperation-council-uae-awards-contract-to-slash-travel-time-between-dubai-sharjah\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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We have a packed issue for you this morning, filled with updates from the region and beyond on what went on in the logistics world over the past week. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">But before we dive in, we have an important announcement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2023\/7\/44.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">MARK YOUR CALENDARS- The Enterprise Finance Forum is taking place on 18-19 September at the St. Regis Hotel in Cairo. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">This flagship forum is the latest in our must-attend series of invitation-only, C-suite-level gatherings that allow senior members of our community to openly and frankly discuss critical issues in key sectors of the economy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Day one is our Banking Forum<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, where we\u2019ll dive deep into topics of interest to commercial and investment bankers, from an outlook on the 12 months to come in M&A, IPO, and debt capital markets to the national, regional, and global trends that are (re)shaping our industry. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Day two is all about Fintech and Non-Banking Financial Services. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">We\u2019ll take a deep dive into everything from the magic of client acquisition to the prospects of consolidation and the coming of challenger banks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">** NEW: MORE NETWORKING TIME- <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Our agenda includes expanded networking time, including an expanded coffee break and a post-event networking room for you to interact with your peers and speak one-on-one with the team at Enterprise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">TAP OR CLICK <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.enterprise.news\/\" style=\"\">HERE<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> if you want to express interest in attending. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">We\u2019ll be sending out the first batch of invitations just after the 30 June holiday. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Do you want to become a commercial partner?<\/span><span> Please click <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.enterprise.news\/sponsor.html\" style=\"\">here<\/a><\/span><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">STAY TUNED for more detail <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">about our agenda in the weeks to come.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">MISSED THE ENTERPRISE EXPORTS AND FDI FORUM? Tune in to the Enterprise Podcast to hear what went down:<\/span><span> The Enterprise Podcast is back with another installment of our forum series, where we bring you audio recordings of what was said on stage at the Enterprise Exports and FDI Forum,<\/span><span>which took place last May.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">IN THIS WEEK\u2019S EPISODE- <\/span><span>We looked at how Egyptian companies can identify and pitch foreign partners and how they can identify them. We asked how do companies figure out what they\u2019re looking for \u2014\u202fand whether that dovetails with what they want or need. We were joined on that panel by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Hossam Abou Moussa<\/span><span>, partner at PE firm Apis, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Cheick-Oumar Sylla<\/span><span>, director for North Africa and Horn of Africa at the International Finance Corporation, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Hassan Massoud<\/span><span>, associate director and head of private equity (Southern Mediterranean) at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Expect us to drop an episode every Sunday morning.<\/span><span> You can listen to the Enterprise Podcast where ever you get your podcasts including: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/eg\/podcast\/how-do-you-identify-and-pitch-foreign-partners-and\/id1617987136?i=1000618986340\" style=\"\">Apple Podcast<\/a><\/span><span> | <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/3hcO1z63DCIJYbCZAviYde\" style=\"\">Spotify<\/a><\/span><span> | <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/feed\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvNWE1NmQ3YzMtZjI4MS00NTU3LThlMzEtYWFjODAxN2NjZjA2LzY4NmNmYTU5LTAwOTMtNDEyMS1hMTRjLWFlNmYwMDk3ZjEyMi81NDI0MGE5Ni04YWY5LTRkZGQtODExNi1hZTZmMDA5OTgxMzYvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M\/episode\/Y2Q1NjhjYTItYjI5Ny00OWUwLTk4NTMtYjAyZDAxNzY4NGQ3?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwionfW8ofP_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ\" style=\"\">Google Podcast<\/a><\/span><span> | <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.anghami.com\/episode\/1115908039\" style=\"\">Anghami<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- AD Ports Group finalized its acquisition of Spanish logistics outfit Noatum. <\/span><span>Meanwhile, <\/span><span>Saudi Arabia\u2019s energy city megaproject King Salman Energy Park and Hong Kong\u2019s <\/span><span>Hutchison Ports<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> have inked a concession agreement to operate Spark\u2019s dry port and bonded logistics zone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">HAPPENING TODAY-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">PSA- Abu Dhabi can now fine heavy weight vehicles exceeding weight limits: <\/span><span style=\"\">Abu <\/span><span>Dhabi\u2019s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) will fine all heavy freight transport vehicles exceeding weight limits of 45 tonnes traveling in either direction of Abu Dhabi\u2019s Umm Yafina Road, according to an <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303172995\" style=\"\">ITC statement<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. The unspecified fines will come into effect as of 3 July.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\"> <a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> Iran to strengthen ties with China + Russia with SCO membership: <\/span><span style=\"\">Iran is expected to <\/span><span style=\"\">be fully admitted into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as a full member at the SCO summit today, Russia\u2019s state news agency <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/world\/1626479\" style=\"\">Tass<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\"> quotes Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying. The SCO \u2014 a <\/span><span>security and trade cooperation organization for Eurasian states, founded by Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan \u2014 will help Iran build on strengthening <\/span><span>ties<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> with China and Russia amid US sanctions that have effectively isolated it from most trade routes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> UAE grants AED 374 mn contract to improve Dubai to Sharjah travel time: <\/span><span style=\"\">The UAE\u2019s Roads <\/span><span>and Transport Authority (RTA) has granted a AED 374 mn contract to improve the intersection of Garn Al Sabkha Street in Dubai and Sheikh <\/span><span>Mohamed<\/span><span> Bin Zayed Road in Sharjah, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303173404\" style=\"\">WAM<\/a><\/span><span> reports. The project will see the construction of four new bridges extending over 3 km and capable of handling 17.6k vehicles per hour. The project should help <\/span><span>reduce congestion<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> by 40%, reducing peak hour journey time from 20 minutes to just 12 minutes. It will also reduce the journey time for vehicles from Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road to Al Yalayis Road in the direction of Jebel Ali Port from 21 minutes to 7 minutes, RTA Chairman Mattar Al Tayer said. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">WATCH THIS SPACE #1- <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Iran and Pakistan have agreed to hold talks for a trade <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">agreement in September<\/span><span style=\"\">, Iranian semi-official news agency <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasnimnews.com\/en\/news\/2023\/06\/28\/2917831\/iran-pakistan-to-begin-free-trade-talks-in-september\" style=\"\">Tasnim<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">cites<\/span><span> Hadi Talebian, who leads South Asia Department at Iran\u2019s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO),<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> as saying. Talebian is hoping that the two countries could come to an agreement by March 2024, Tasnim reports. The two countries are currently in a preferential trade agreement that includes tariff reductions on certain goods traded between the two countries. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">WATCH THIS SPACE #2-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">India\u2019s operations in Iran\u2019s Chabahar Port have become <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">commercially viable this year<\/span><span style=\"\">,<\/span><span style=\"\">as the two countries work towards signing a long-term contract, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indiashippingnews.com\/operations-in-chabahar-are-now-commercially-viable-sarbananda-sonowal\/\" style=\"\">India Shipping News<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> quotes Indian Ports, Shipping and Waterway Union Minister Shri Sonowal as saying. Chabahar marks India\u2019s first overseas port project with a self-renewing 10-year long-term agreement and comes as a replacement for its operations at the Shahid Beheshti terminal in the Chabahar port. Data collected from the MoPSW recorded a 25% m-o-m increase to 3.5 k TEU in May of the cargo handled at Shahid Beheshti terminal in the Chabahar port. This increase means future investments from India in the port are likely, Sonowal said. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">WATCH THIS SPACE #3-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Bahrain is likely to award the contract to construct the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> USD 55 mn Busaiteen Link roadway project by 3Q 2023,<\/span><span style=\"\"> possibly by September, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/construction\/contract-award-for-bahrains-busaiteen-link-project-likely-in-q3-mqe9a5fp\" style=\"\">Zawya<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\"> cites a source as saying<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. Tenders for the Saudi Fund for Development-financed highway project were issued in January and bids from Al Moayyed Contracting, Haji Hassan Group, Alghanim International General Trading and Contracting, and Nass Contracting Company are currently undergoing technical evaluations. The project is expected to be completed by the close of 2025. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\"><\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">DATA POINT #1- Qatar saw a 0.7% y-o-y uptick in air cargo and mail in May<\/span><span style=\"\">,<\/span><span>recording 193k tonnes, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/business\/aviation\/qatar-witnesses-over-22-surge-in-air-passengers-in-may-xtkkoe79\" style=\"\">Zawya<\/a><\/span><span> reports, q<\/span><span>uoting the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Aircraft movement also saw a 16.6% increase during the same period. Qatar also saw a 22% y-o-y rise in air passengers to 3.4 mn in May and a 31% m-o-m increase in April. May also saw a 14.3% m-o-m surge in aircraft movement with 18.7k flights registered. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">DATA POINT #2- Mwani Qatar received 95.9k TEUs in June 2023, a 1% m-o-m <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">increase, <\/span><span>according to a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02BkmULbFSsEM38r11EU2RjrXtGeojcEY1sPycQrMphoKNXMmRyUPhf8UMd9dB2Enjl&id=100064440502596\" style=\"\">statement<\/a><\/span><span>. RORO volumes rose 21% during the month to reach 7.5k units, while general and bulk cargo volumes stood at 21.7k tons. <\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MARKET WATCH-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">A sooner-than-anticipated end to the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine could have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">significant implications for global shipping<\/span><span>,<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightwaves.com\/news\/how-could-sooner-than-expected-russian-defeat-impact-shipping\" style=\"\">Freight Waves<\/a><\/span><span> reports.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Last week, the European Union unveiled a new package of sanctions on Russian crude exports and containerized imports, while Ukraine made advancements on the battlefield. This could fasttrack an end to the war, which could lead to a significant decline of Russian crude exports, and have a subsequent negative impact on tanker demand and rates, according to Erik Haavaldsen, Pareto Securities\u2019 head of research. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">On the other hand, the end of the war could lead to the scrapping of older tankers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> and drive demand for shipping building materials and supplies for the reconstruction of Ukraine. \u201cThere would be general economic activity that would drive, with it, containerized trades \u2014 not directly \u2014 but it would drive containerized trades too,\u201d Anastasios Aslidis, CFO of Euroseas and Eurodry said. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\"><\/span><span style=\"\"><a id=\"wwtt5\"><\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Saudi Arabia and Russia have announced oil cuts for August in an effort to buoy the market<\/span><span style=\"\">, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2023-07-03\/saudi-arabia-prolongs-unilateral-oil-output-cut-into-august\" style=\"\">Bloomberg<\/a><\/span><span> reports<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. Saudi Arabia has committed to extend a voluntary 1 mn bpd output cut to August, while Russia committed to cut exports by 500k bpd, Reuters said. Brent crude rose 1.6% to USD 76.6 following the twin announcements, according to the newswire. The cuts represent the latest coordinated effort between Moscow and Riyadh to boost oil markets. Benchmark Brent crude has fallen from USD 113 a barrel last year on the back of concerns over a sluggish global economy and an excess in oil supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\"><a id=\"wwtt6\"><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> Forecasts for global tanker freight in 2H 2023 are looking bullish<\/span><span style=\"\"> despite recent <\/span><span>OPEC+<\/span><span> output cuts and rate drops in the Arabian Gulf,<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellenicshippingnews.com\/slow-tanker-fleet-growth-robust-crude-trade-signal-strong-h2-2023-freight-outlook\/\" style=\"\">Hellenic Shipping News<\/a><\/span><span>reported, citing market analysts. This comes off the back of increased demand for Chinese oil, the war in Ukraine, and strong crude trade flows that are driving up demand in the tanker freight industry. Crude oil trade saw a 8.5% rise between January and May to reach 900 <\/span><span>mn metric<\/span><span> tons. Market volatility could lead to more bouts of decline and recovery in the tanker freight market, though seasonal oil demand is expected to continue to support the market, analysts say. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Global long-term shipping rates fell 9.4% in June<\/span><span style=\"\">, extending a drop this year that Xeneta officials say is \u201chighly unusual,\u201d according to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xeneta.com\/news\/container-rates-alert-long-term-ocean-freight-rates-fall-again-with-almost-50-drop-in-key-pricing-benchmark-across-last-three-months\" style=\"\">Xeneta\u2019s Shipping Index<\/a><\/span><span>. This follows a 27.5% drop in May and a 10.3% fall in April, with contracted rates losing 47.2% of their value over the last three months and 51.7% throughout 2023. Xeneta\u2019s real time data also indicated a decrease in long-term trading contract prices. \u201cWith<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> ongoing weak demand, continuing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, and a growing excess of capacity, it\u2019s difficult to see how the industry can turn this current trend around \u2014 at least in the short-term,\u201d Xeneta\u2019s CEO Patrik Berglund said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">China\u2019s Shandong refining hub has started discharging mns of barrels of oil <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">that were previously held at ports<\/span><span> following restrictions on imports into the province, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/chinas-shandong-begins-releasing-oil-stranded-ports-after-inspections-sources-2023-06-28\/\" style=\"\">Reuters<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> reports, quoting sources in the know. The loosening of restrictions on China\u2019s key oil importing province will enable the movement of heavy crude from Venezuela and Iran, the sources added. Measures to free cargoes from storage tanks were discussed between officials during a high-level meeting held last week. Chinese customs had previously increased tanker inspections after discovering Iranian cargoes that were mislabeled as diluted bitumen to avoid oil import quotas by Beijing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">            Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily          <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>       <a href=\"logistics\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\">Subscribe here<\/a>      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">ENTERPRISE IS LOOKING FOR SMART, TALENTED PEOPLE of all backgrounds to help us build some very cool new things.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Enterprise \u2014 the essential morning read on all the important news shaping business and the economy in Egypt and the region \u2014 is looking for writers, reporters and editors to help us build out new publications. 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The session will also look at ballast water and biofouling management, marine litter, guidelines for underwater noise, and the environmental risks of ship-to-ship transfers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host the <\/span><span style=\"-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;text-decoration-skip-ink:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/world-sustainability-symposium\/\" style=\"\">IATA World<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/world-sustainability-symposium\/\" style=\"\">Sustainability Symposium (WSS)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> in Madrid, Spain on 3-4 October<\/span><span>, according to a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/pressroom\/2023-releases\/2023-06-26-01\/\" style=\"\">press release<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. 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class=\"content-area-description single-story post-71805 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ma-watch-2 tag-ad-ports tag-enterprise-logistics tag-ma-watch tag-spain tag-uae wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2023\/7\/.2b10f7ae-0990-4a92-9b8a-9ab225597a9b.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">AD Ports Group has finalized its acquisition of Spain-based logistics <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">outfit <\/span><span style=\"-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;text-decoration-skip-ink:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noatumlogistics.com\/\" style=\"\">Noatum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> after receiving the regulatory greenlight<\/span><span style=\"\">,<\/span><span style=\"\"> according to a company <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/en\/news-and-media\/2023\/07\/02\/ad-ports-group-completes-the-landmark-noatum-acquisition-upon-receiving-full-regulatory-approvals\" style=\"\">statement<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">. The 100% acquisition, which has received final approval from Spanish authorities, is valued at EUR 660 mn, according to the statement and was first revealed in an <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/en\/news-and-media\/2022\/11\/18\/acquisition-of-noatum-propels-ad-ports-group-to-become-a-global-logistics-platform\" style=\"\">announcement<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\"> in November 2022. The European Commission gave its clearance on the move <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/commission\/presscorner\/detail\/es\/mex_23_1641\" style=\"\">earlier in the year<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">What\u2019s next:<\/span><span style=\"\">Steps to consolidate Noatum within AD Ports Group kicked off following the signing on 30 June,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> the announcement added. Noatum will assume leadership of AD Ports Group\u2019s Logistics cluster, bringing with it a team of 2.8k professionals and a bank of services, experience, and capabilities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Some of the benefits: <\/span><span style=\"\">Noatum\u2019s operations in 26 countries throughout the world promise a slew of advantages in terms of growth and scalability, <\/span><span style=\"\">Noatum CEO Antonio Campoy said<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. The arrangement will also bring about a number of synergies in terms of revenue enhancement, cost savings, purchasing, best practices, technology, and expertise, according to the statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">About Noatum:<\/span><span style=\"\"> The firm describes itself as one of the world\u2019s top 50 freight forwarders, and has<\/span><span> a comprehensive network of 143 international offices.<\/span><span style=\"\"> It specializes in supply chain and freight management, contract logistics, project logistics, eSolutions, and customs and clearance, according to the company <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noatumlogistics.com\/\" style=\"\">website<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Its operations in ports include bulk, container, reefer, ro-ro and multi-purpose terminal operations spanning 16 ports in Spain and the UAE, alongside dedicated depots and warehouses, the statement said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Noatum has had a good year:<\/span><span style=\"\">The Spanish logistics outfit had performed in line with expectations following the announcement of the planned acquisition, raking in EUR 1.6 bn in revenues over the past twelve months, according to the statement.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ad-ports\/\">AD Ports<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/spain\/\">Spain<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/uae\/\">UAE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"71807\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"71807\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Zones<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/04\/saudi-arabias-spark-and-hutchison-ports-form-jv-to-manage-and-operate-the-zones-dry-port\/\">\r\n                            Saudi Arabia\u2019s Spark and Hutchison Ports form JV to manage and operate the zone\u2019s dry port                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/04\/saudi-arabias-spark-and-hutchison-ports-form-jv-to-manage-and-operate-the-zones-dry-port\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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No details regarding timelines, the value of the agreement, or the distribution of stakes in ECLC were disclosed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">ECLC will be the sole operator of the USD 400 mn logistics facility at Spark<\/span><span>,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> the statement said. The space will handle containers, breakbulk and project cargo, and will also offer storage, warehousing, and customs clearance services to the tenants in addition to bonded and non-bonded logistics solutions. The dry port is earmarked for integration with the upcoming GCC rail link, the GCC highway, and other corridors transiting the Kingdom\u2019s Eastern Province. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">What they said:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> \u201cThe dry port is one of the key enablers for Spark\u2019s ecosystem. The signing of the concession agreement marks an important milestone for the dry port moving to the operation readiness phase,\u201d said Spark President and CEO Saif Al Qahtani. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">About Spark:<\/span><span> Work at the Saudi Aramco-managed 50 square km \u201cenergy city megaproject\u201d kicked off in late 2019 when Saudi Arabia\u2019s crown prince Mohamed bin Salman <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aramco.com\/en\/news-media\/news\/2018\/spark-new-era-of-growth-for-saudi-arabia\" style=\"\">broke ground<\/a><\/span><span> at the site. Spark\u2019s industrial ecosystem is positioned to \u201ccapture the full economic value from the energy value chain in Saudi Arabia and throughout the region,\u201d and is slated to contribute USD 6 bn annually to Saudi Arabia\u2019s economy and create 100k jobs by its maturity, according to the project\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spark.sa\/page\/Our_Identity\" style=\"\">website<\/a><\/span><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/port\/\">port<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/zones\/\">ZONES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"71809\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"71809\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Rail<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/04\/chinese-container-train-to-uzbekistan-transiting-iran-kicks-off-operations\/\">\r\n                            Chinese container train to Uzbekistan transiting Iran kicks off operations                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/04\/chinese-container-train-to-uzbekistan-transiting-iran-kicks-off-operations\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The block train consisting of 39 and 40 foot containers takes 14 days to travel from Bandar Abbas to Sergeli station. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Route: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The containers are shipped from China to the port of Bandar Abbas in Iran, where they are then loaded onto railway tracks. The containers then travel through Turkmenistan to their final destination in Uzbekistan. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Background: <\/span><span style=\"\">Iran and Uzbekistan <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/da4dbd99-8a25-4de5-a5b3-37807fbd3699\" style=\"\">inked an MoU<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> in Tehran last month to boost bilateral cooperation in transport and transit. The agreement involves developing road and rail transport, and facilitating connections between Iran and Central Asian countries through Uzbekistan. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">OTHER RAIL NEWS-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">State-owned<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Egyptian National Railways and Czech carmaker \u0160koda inked an agreement for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">the overhaul and rehabilitation of 280 railway tractors<\/span><span style=\"\">, according to a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MinistryTransportation\/posts\/pfbid02ofQRrhggiVUqNHNufREVhKe8Y6TucTbUR3iwqZQ45YG5jxq8dvbYND3i6kLH9Mr5l\" style=\"\">statement<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. The two sides also signed a 15-year maintenance contract for the tractors, which includes importing spare parts. The agreement also comes as part of Egypt\u2019s plans to localize the rail manufacturing industry, with Skoda agreeing to a quota of local components ranging from 25-40% at an initial stage, and up to 60% later on, according to the statement. Egyptian workers will also be involved in the overhaul at Czech factories, the statement added. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Background: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The agreement comes as part of a wider plan from Egypt\u2019s Transport Ministry to achieve a daily passenger capacity of 2 mn and an annual cargo volume of 13 mn tons by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/china\/\">China<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/iran\/\">Iran<\/a>\n                <!-- <span 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\n<article id=\"post-71811\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-71811 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-startup-watch tag-enterprise-logistics tag-startup tag-startup-watch tag-uae wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2023\/7\/.178f7521-58ac-4bf1-a5b7-3fbd4440dc7e.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">UAE-based digital freight platform <\/span><span style=\"-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;text-decoration-skip-ink:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportr.com\/\" style=\"\">Transportr<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> has completed an undisclosed AED <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">eight-figure seed funding round<\/span><span style=\"\"> led by the VC arm of Abu-Dhabi-based private investment firm Ittihad International Investment, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ittihadventures.com\/\" style=\"\">Ittihad Ventures Holding<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">, and their industrial arm <\/span><span style=\"\">Industrial Capital Group<\/span><span style=\"\">, according to a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wamda.com\/2023\/06\/logistics-provider-transportr-closes-figure-seed-round\" style=\"\">press<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wamda.com\/2023\/06\/logistics-provider-transportr-closes-figure-seed-round\" style=\"\">release<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">. <\/span><span style=\"\">The funding will be used mainly for running the current operations of the company, and to kickstart expansion, <\/span><span style=\"\">Transportr<\/span><span style=\"\"> CEO Hassan Khazem (<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hassan-khazem-abb78630\/\" style=\"\">Linkedin<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">) told Enterprise <\/span><span style=\"\">Logistics. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">What's next? <\/span><span style=\"\">Transportr<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> is currently preparing for its Series A funding round to be used for boosting the expansion and company\u2019s growth in the UAE this year, and their expansion into Saudi Arabia at the next stage, Khazem told us. The startup later plans to expand further into the GCC and MENA region, the release states. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">About the startup<\/span><span style=\"\">: <\/span><span style=\"\">Transportr<\/span><span style=\"\"> is a multimodal digital freight platform offering freight services, including land, road, sea, rail and air, in addition to warehousing, and material handling. The startup connects shippers and carriers across industries with end-to-end services to make the movement of goods more efficient. <\/span><span>Transportr<\/span><span> received USD 2.7 mn seed funding back in 2022 from Ittihad Ventures Holding and Industrial Capital Group, Khazem confirmed.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/startup\/\">startup<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/startup-watch\/\">STARTUP WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/uae\/\">UAE<\/a>\n           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\/>                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-71813\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-71813 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-moves tag-aviation tag-cargo tag-enterprise-logistics tag-logistics tag-moves wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2023\/7\/.6906c62e-3336-4fe2-902e-d9717eb047e1.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;text-decoration-skip-ink:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etihadcargo.com\/en\/\" style=\"\">Etihad Airways Cargo\u2019s<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> senior vice president<\/span><span style=\"\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> Martin Drew <\/span><span style=\"\">(<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/martin-drew-484909a7\/?originalSubdomain=uk\" style=\"\">Linkedin<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">), is<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> stepping <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">down<\/span><span style=\"\"> from his position in September, <\/span><span style=\"\">after 18 years at Etihad, an Etihad spokesperson confirmed to the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stattimes.com\/air-cargo\/martin-drew-to-leave-etihad-by-september-end-1349134\" style=\"\">Stat Trade Times<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">, without disclosing who will take on the role after he leaves<\/span><span style=\"\">. <\/span><span style=\"\">Drew\u2019s career at Etihad s<\/span><span style=\"\">panned several different roles<\/span><span style=\"\"> with his most recent position seeing him lead global passenger sales, marketing, and brand sponsorships<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, according to his LinkedIn. Prior to this, he held the position of VP of Europe and America for Etihad\u2019s activities including passenger sales, marketing and alliances.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/cargo\/\">CARGO<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/logistics\/\">logistics<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/moves\/\">MOVES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"71815\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"71815\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Logistics in the News<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/04\/aging-ships-are-on-the-decline-following-months-of-proliferation\/\">\r\n                            Aging ships are on the decline, following months of proliferation                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/04\/aging-ships-are-on-the-decline-following-months-of-proliferation\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Following Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine last year, hundreds of older vessels were <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/b04c44e0-59a6-4adc-ba55-969ff27798e0\" style=\"\">purchased<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> by shadowy entities to sidestep sanctions placed on Russian energy exports. The recent purchases of newer vessels display a shift away from a months-long trend that had favored older and more precarious vessels, Bloomberg said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Driving the trend: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">A crackdown on older vessels in Asia is likely driving the trend, according to two industry executives cited by Bloomberg. Recent months have seen an uptick in the numbers of ships detained for safety reasons at Asian ports and China has started to impose long wait times for older tankers. Aside from more stringent requirements on seaworthiness, shipowners are also beginning to see the trade in restricted oil as \u201chere to stay,\u201d and are accordingly willing to invest in newer tankers, global head of shipping research at Oil Brokerage Anoop Singh told Bloomberg.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">ALSO WORTH KNOWING-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Retail fashion<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">clothing is giving an impetus to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">green shipping<\/span><span style=\"\"> as customers <\/span><span>and regulators urge the sector to adopt climate-friendly practices. (<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/fashion-industry-driving-demand-green-shipping-maersk-says-2023-06-30\/\" style=\"\">Reuters<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/logistics-in-the-news\/\">LOGISTICS IN THE NEWS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/maritime\/\">maritime<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/oil\/\">oil<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/russia\/\">Russia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/shipping\/\">shipping<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"71817\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"71817\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">8<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Also on Our Radar<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/04\/new-floating-dock-arrives-in-port-said-bahri-offloads-old-vlcc-plus-news-from-sczone-bahri-etihad-cargo-and-etihad-airways\/\">\r\n                            New floating dock arrives in Port Said + Bahri offloads old VLCC. 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The dock <\/span><span style=\"\">is 260 meters long, has a 62-meter beam, and a draught of 18 meters with a handling capacity of 35k tons.<\/span><span> The new dock will expand the SCA\u2019s ability to maintain and repair large marine units, which is in line with its strategy to broaden revenue streams by providing new services at the canal. The shipyard<\/span><span> comprises three other floating docks used for the repair and maintenance works of the vessels and marine units owned by the SCA, with capacities ranging from 5k tons to 25k tons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">More cooperation between Egypt + India:<\/span><span style=\"\"> Egypt\u2019s Suez Canal Zone (SCZone) Walid <\/span><span>Gamal El Din met with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">,<\/span><span> on the sidelines of the SCZone roadshow to India to discuss cooperation in several fields, especially industries that will be located within Egypt\u2019s SCZone, according to a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/sczoneegy_sczone-cooperation-sczone-activity-7076897003389038592-4add?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\">statement<\/a><\/span><span>. Egypt and India are also looking to build their trade ties and exchange of strategic goods, and recently <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/d1638369-3bf2-437c-8b1a-ac0411806c73\" style=\"\">discussed<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> the need for direct flights between the capitals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MARITIME-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Bahri offloads one of its oldest VLCCs:<\/span><span style=\"\"> Saudi Arabia\u2019s national shipping carrier <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahri.sa\/\" style=\"\">Bahri<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">\u2014 one of the world\u2019s <\/span><span>largest owners and operators of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) \u2014 has reportedly sold its 2003-built Lulu VLCC for USD 42.5 mn to an undisclosed Chinese buyer, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splash247.com\/bahri-lets-go-of-ageing-vlcc\/\" style=\"\">Splash<\/a><\/span><span> reports. The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahri.sa\/en\/fleet\/vlcc\/\" style=\"\">Lulu<\/a><\/span><span>317<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> deadweight tonnage (DWT) VLCC was Bahri\u2019s fourth oldest unit and was valued at around USD 44.5 mn, Splash said, citing data by VesselsValue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">AVIATION-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Etihad Cargo partners with Wallenborn Transports to expand its road feeder <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">services in Europe: <\/span><span>The cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways has appointed Luxembourg-based <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallenborn.com\/en\/\" style=\"\">Wallenborn Transports<\/a><\/span><span> as its road feeder service (RFS) partner in Europe to enhance its scheduled and specialized services, according to a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/etihad-cargo-expands-european-road-feeder-services-to-90-airports-across-27-countries-cqacjxhe\" style=\"\">press release<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. Wallenborn's network covers 90 airports across 27 countries. The partnership will facilitate the transportation of cargo between Etihad\u2019s major European gateways \u2014 including Amsterdam, Paris, and Frankfurt \u2014 and offline stations. Etihad Cargo customers will gain advantages from specialized logistics solutions and the transparency facilitated by integrated telematics technology, the statement said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Etihad airways offers special rates on flights to ICV-certified companies:<\/span><span style=\"\"> Etihad <\/span><span>Airways has partnered with the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology to offer special rates on flights to companies certified under the National In-Country Value (ICV) program, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303173764\" style=\"\">WAM<\/a><\/span><span> reports. ICV-certified companies can benefit from reduced shipping rates and earn miles on Etihad Airways flights from 1 July to 1 October 2023. From 1 August until the end of September, ICV-certified companies will also be able to accumulate miles for on-board flights. The ICV program aims to enhance the competitiveness of UAE products, strengthen local supply chains, and attract investment.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/zones\/\">ZONES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"71819\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"71819\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">9<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Around the World<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/04\/eu-proposal-offers-russia-incentive-to-extend-black-sea-grain-pact-a-step-towards-decarbonized-shipping-plus-msc-teams-up-with-ibs-to-digitize-air-cargo-operations\/\">\r\n                            EU proposal offers Russia incentive to extend Black Sea grain pact + a step towards decarbonized shipping? 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The move would act <\/span><span>as a means to safeguard the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/edition\/logistics\/dc451a7f-e18f-4dd7-a4c5-d898d01de998\" style=\"\">Black Sea Grain<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> agreement that allows for grain and fertilizer shipments to depart from Ukrainian ports safely during the war. The plan, proposed by Moscow during UN-brokered negotiations, would allow the Russian bank to handle payment related to grain exports, and to use the global Swift financial messaging system which halted its involvement with Russian banks following the Ukrainian invasion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Background: <\/span><span>This<\/span><span> comes as Russia seems <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/edition\/logistics\/dc451a7f-e18f-4dd7-a4c5-d898d01de998\" style=\"\">reluctant<\/a><\/span><span> to re-extend the Black Sea Grain agreement beyond July, when the agreement is expected to expire. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had last week said that he sees no reason to agree to an extension due to Western countries\u2019 \u201coutrageous behavior,\u201d the FT reports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">One step closer to economically viable decarbonized shipping: <\/span><span style=\"\">Norwegian <\/span><span>fuel cell technology developer <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/almacleanpower.com\/\" style=\"\">Alma Clean Power<\/a><\/span><span> has tested the world's first 6 kilowatt direct ammonia fuel cell system,<\/span><span> which can be used for economically viable, zero-emission deep sea shipping, according to a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/almacleanpower.com\/news\/alma-clean-power-announces-breakthrough-in-direct-ammonia-fuel-cells\" style=\"\">press release<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. This is the first step to developing a 100 kw Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system \u2014 which enables direct feeding of ammonia into the fuel cell system, bypassing the need for energy intensive pre-treatment that converts the fuel into hydrogen prior to electricity, according to the release. The unit delivers electrical efficiency of 61-67%, which can make ammonia operated maritime energy systems economically viable for ship owners, and can help decarbonize the maritime industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">ALSO WORTH KNOWING-                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:700\">MSC Air Cargo <\/span><span style=\"\">inked a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">multi-year cargo management agreemen<\/span><span style=\"\">t to use<\/span><span style=\"-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;text-decoration-skip-ink:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibsplc.com\/\" style=\"\">IBS<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibsplc.com\/\" style=\"\">Software<\/a><\/span><span>\u2019s iCargo platform for air cargo management to digitize its cargo operations. (<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibsplc.com\/news\/msc-air-cargo-partners-with-ibs-software-to-power-its-global-air-cargo-business\" style=\"\">Statement<\/a><\/span><span>) <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/around-the-world\/\">AROUND THE WORLD<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/cargo\/\">CARGO<\/a>\n                <!-- <span 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has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> Calendar<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JULY<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-7 July (Monday-Friday): International Maritime Organization\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/MediaCentre\/MeetingSummaries\/Pages\/PREVIEW-MEPC-80-3-7-July-2023.aspx\" style=\"\">Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting<\/a><\/span><span>, IMO Headquarters, London, UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">11 July (Tuesday): Deadline for bidding for the consultancy tender for detailed design, study, and preparation of documents for Kuwait's Railway Project. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16-17 July (Thursday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/events-and-conferences\/levitate-conference-the-premier-event-for-the-drone-industry-announced-kvkgrtuc\" style=\"\">The Levitate Conference and Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, St. Regis Amman Hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-25 July (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neventum.com\/tradeshows\/icsg-istanbul\" style=\"\">ICSG Istanbul<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition Centre, Istanbul. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">AUGUST<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Oman will award Ras Al Hadd Airport consultancy contract. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">SEPTEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-8 September (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/expotobi.com\/logistics-transport-management\" style=\"\">Logistics and Transport Management<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5 September (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itp.events\/LeadersinLogisticsKSASummit?lang=en#\/?lang=en\" style=\"\">The Leaders in Logistics KSA Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Crowne Plaza Al Waha, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-7 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability-live.com\/\" style=\"\">Sustainability LIVE London<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Business Design Centre, London.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-14 September (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/libyaherald.com\/2023\/06\/the-libyan-moroccan-forum-for-trade-and-business-11-to-14-september-in-tangiers-morocco\/\" style=\"\">The Libyan Moroccan Forum for Trade and Business<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Tangiers, Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-22 September (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/transportevolution.com\/\" style=\"\">Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Complex (Durban ICC), South Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-23 September (Wednesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtbevents.com\/events\/mtb-workboats-2023\/\" style=\"\">MTB Workboats<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Hyatt Regency Dubai, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25-27 September(Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aviationnews-online.com\/conferences\/dubai\/\" style=\"\">Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Middle East & Africa<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/procureconeu.wbresearch.com\/\" style=\"\">ProcureCon<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">OCTOBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-4 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/world-sustainability-symposium\/\" style=\"\">IATA World Sustainability Symposium<\/a><\/span><span>, Madrid, <\/span><span>Spain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-5 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartermobility-africa.com\/sma-summit\/\" style=\"\">Smarter Mobility Africa Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, South Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10-12 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aemobforum.com\/\" style=\"\">Autonomous E-mobility Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Doha, Qatar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-25 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/10times.com\/e1k2-53s3-fxhf\" style=\"\">Future Fuels Europe<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Amsterdam, Netherlands. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-29 October (Thursday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaasm.org\/news\/international-congress-of-aviation-and-space-medicine-icasm-2023\" style=\"\">International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Conrad, Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 Oct- 2 Nov (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaphworldports.org\/iaph-world-ports-conference\/\" style=\"\">IAPH World Ports Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30-31 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/conferences\/emea\/supply-chain-planning-uk\" style=\"\">Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, London, UK. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">NOVEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1 November (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartmaritimenetwork.com\/dubai-conference-2022\/\" style=\"\">Smart Maritime Network Dubai Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Conrad Dubai, UAE. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-15 November (Thursday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrafricantradefair.com\/en\" style=\"\">Intra-AfricanTrade Fair<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo, Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-15 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sclsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\">Supply Chain & Logistics Arabia<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Narcissus, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-17 November (Tuesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/programs\/ops-infra\/slots\/conference\/\" style=\"\">IATA Slot Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15 November (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itp.events\/LeadersinLogisticsSummit?lang=en#\/?lang=en\" style=\"\">Leaders in Logistics UAE Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-23 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/informaconnect.com\/intermobility-expo\/\" style=\"\">Intermobility Expo 2023<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23 November (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/10times.com\/sclg-summit\" style=\"\">Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Grand Millennium Hotel Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 November-3 December (Saturday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/10times.com\/handling-expo\" style=\"\">Handling Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">DECEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10-11 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/events\/investinlogistics6783236786333204480\/\" style=\"\">Invest in Logistics<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, St.Regis Almasa Hotel, New Administrative Capital, Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2H2023:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Construction of Neom\u2019s first hydrogen fueling station will kick off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2H2023: Expansion of Baghdad International Airport to begin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">3Q 2023: Design and supervision contract for Oman\u2019s proposed Musandam Airport to be awarded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1Q 2024: Construction of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Agility\/status\/1664177888365535232?cxt=HHwWgICz8Zy-rJguAAAA\" style=\"\">phase 3<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of Agility\u2019s logistic park in Abidjan, C\u00f4te d'Ivoire to be completed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">FEBRUARY 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-13 February (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/middleeast.breakbulk.com\/home\" style=\"\">Breakbulk Middle East conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai Trade Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-15 February (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africanairexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">African Air Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cape Town. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28 February-1 March (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menatransport.org\/website\/3387\/\" style=\"\">MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MARCH 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5-6 March (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mromiddleeast.aviationweek.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">MRO Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai Trade Center, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-14 March (Tuesday- Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/wcs\/\" style=\"\">IATA World Cargo Symposium<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Hong Kong International Airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MAY 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-3 May (Thursday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/genevadry.com\/\" style=\"\">Geneva Dry<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Geneva, Switzerland, Hotel President Wilson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">DECEMBER 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">10-12 December (Tuesday-Thursday): Middle East Business Aviation, DWC, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahraininternationalairshow.com\/\" style=\"\">The Bahrain International Airshow<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> will kick off to mark a decade of success <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>Mid-2025: Iraq will complete <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/construction\/iraq-to-finish-phase-1-of-faw-grand-port-in-2025-r1g2m8qk\" style=\"\">phase one<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of the construction of the Grand Faw 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