{"id":71887,"date":"2023-07-06T01:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T01:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=71887"},"modified":"2025-12-15T12:53:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:53:02","slug":"egypt-the-gccs-non-oil-private-sector-and-supply-chain-performance-show-promising-signs-in-june","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/egypt-the-gccs-non-oil-private-sector-and-supply-chain-performance-show-promising-signs-in-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Egypt + the GCC\u2019s non-oil private sector and supply chain performance show promising signs in June"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"71889\" 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=\"71889\">\r\n            \r\n                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               \n<article id=\"post-71889\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-71889 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-what-were-tracking-today tag-canada tag-enterprise-logistics tag-gas tag-infrastructure tag-iraq tag-trade tag-what-were-tracking-today 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\/.67d36689-f05b-42ec-bc10-0882506fddcc.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Good morning, friends <\/span><span style=\"\">\u2014 and welcome to the busiest issue we\u2019ve had in a while. <\/span><span style=\"\">We have<\/span><span> everything from updates on private sector activity in the GCC and Egypt, to speculations that a Turkish port could be on the docket for sale to Gulf investors. <\/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=\"\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Stalled<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Canada port labor negotiations halt USD 19 bn worth of trade<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">: <\/span><span style=\"\">Strikes at Canada\u2019s <\/span><span>western ports have halted vessel servicing since 30 June, with some 29 ports on the country\u2019s west coast coming to a standstill as negotiations stall, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/07\/05\/canadas-port-labor-negotiations-on-hold-19-billion-in-trade-stranded.html\" style=\"\">CNBC<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> reports, citing sources from the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). <\/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 the beef<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">?<\/span><span> Members of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) are on strike over differences with employers about wage increases, concerns over automation, and contracting out, the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/business\/article-union-seeks-8000-inflation-adjustment-for-bc-port-workers-on-strike\/#:~:text=Besides%20seeking%20cost%2Dof%2Dliving,moving%20through%20four%20B.C.%20ports.\" style=\"\">Globe and Mail<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> writes. After negotiating that took place over four days, talks have been put on hold pending further discussion with federal mediators, the BCMEA told CNBC.<\/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 strike \u201ccould have a significant impact on transpacific cargo flows<\/span><span>, with the ports typically accepting a combined average of 34 container vessels or 289.7k TEU capacity per month,\u201d a senior trade analyst at <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vesselsvalue.com\/\" style=\"\">VesselsValue<\/a><\/span><span> told the outlet. The value of the 289.7k containers is USD 19 bn, according to Canadian customs data cited by the outlet. Some of the products held at a standstill include autoparts, manufacturing parts, and consumer goods.<\/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\">DATA POINT- Customs declarations handled by Dubai Customs <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">rose 10%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">y-o-y<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">12.3 mn in 1H 2023<\/span><span>, Emirati news agency <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303174309\" style=\"\">Wam<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">reports, citing Dubai Customs Director General Ahmed Mahboob Musabih. Dubai Customs saw an average of 48 declarations per minute, and users of its \u201csmart services\u201d have reported a satisfaction rate of 98%.<\/span><\/p>\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\">WATCH THIS SPACE- Iraq could use its under-construction Faw Port to transport<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> gas to Turkey and Europe<\/span><span>, head of the country\u2019s House Transport and Communication Committee Zahra Al Bajari said, according to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/oil-and-gas\/iraq-mulls-gas-transport-through-faw-port-j3odxwbp\" style=\"\">Zawya<\/a><\/span><span>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Once the multi-bn-USD port is completed in 2025, Qatar and other regional gas producers can use it to export liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to Al Bajari. Iraq has reportedly tapped a consultancy firm to assess the feasibility of a gas transport project that involves Faw Port and the 1.2k km Development Road rail link connecting Iraq to Turkey.<\/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\">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. Today, we run four daily Egypt and MENA-focused publications, five weekly industry verticals, and a weekend lifestyle edition designed to make our readers feel just a bit smarter.<\/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\">We have tons more in the pipeline \u2014 come help us build new publications.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> We offer the chance to work in a fast-paced newsroom on a broad range of topics and in a variety of formats. Our goal is simple: To create value for our growing community of >250k daily readers by telling stories that matter.<\/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\">NEVER WORKED IN A NEWSROOM BEFORE?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> We have the Enterprise Business Writing Development Program. 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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;\">CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-<\/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 Maritime Organization\u2019s (IMO) <\/span><span style=\"-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;text-decoration-skip-ink:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/MediaCentre\/MeetingSummaries\/Pages\/PREVIEW-MEPC-80-3-7-July-2023.aspx\" style=\"\">Marine Environment Protection<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/MediaCentre\/MeetingSummaries\/Pages\/PREVIEW-MEPC-80-3-7-July-2023.aspx\" style=\"\">Committee<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> session kicked off earlier this week<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> and is running until tomorrow at the IMO HQ in London, with in person and hybrid participation. The session\u2019s main agenda is to adopt an upgraded IMO greenhouse gas strategy and reduction targets for the marine sector. The session will also look at ballast water and biofouling management, marine litter, guidelines for underwater noise, a global shipping tax, 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\">Postal operator <\/span><span style=\"-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;text-decoration-skip-ink:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epg.ae\/\" style=\"\">Emirates Post Group<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> (EPG) is launching its annual robotics <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">competition, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/emirates-post-group-launches-logistics-unleashed-to-promote-robotic-advancements-within-the-logistics-industry-tesaybp8\" style=\"\">Logistics Unleashed<\/a><\/span><span>, which will be<\/span><span> running from September to November in the UAE. The event, conducted as an educational program, comes as an effort to promote logistics and \u201cbridge the gap between academia and industry,\u201d 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\">Details: <\/span><span>The competition will select three teams of 2-4 students with at least one Emirati national, to build a robot as a solution to the competition\u2019s case study. <\/span><span>Each group will receive AED 5k to purchase the materials required, and upon completion will receive a monetary reward. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=ZN_eq0qrBUuqA_TbXZ4ii93DBh2VDF5Bnn3k9ZfMffVUNlA4UjBIVTBFWkczU0k3WVZQQjBDNU1JMy4u\" style=\"\">Registration<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> for the competition ends on 28 August.<\/span><\/p>\n<p 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tag-purchasing tag-qatar tag-saudi-arabia tag-supply-chain 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\/.791b8c58-7b69-4065-8d27-6b1fd6524c60.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\">Output + new order hikes boosted non-oil private sectors in UAE + KSA + Qatar, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">while an uplift in Egypt brought the country closer to recovery:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Purchasing Manager Indices (PMI) tracking non-energy sectors in the UAE, KSA, Qatar, and Egypt in June showed overall positive signs. The UAE, KSA, and Qatar saw continued gains to their performance on the back of robust demand despite lingering inflation. Improvements to the performance of Egypt\u2019s non-oil sector meant that despite still being in contraction, the country was barely below recovery territory.<\/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\">Non-oil private sector activity in the UAE in June continued to boom on the back of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">fastest expansion to new orders in four years,<\/span><span style=\"\"> according to S&P Global\u2019s UAE <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/7\/144.pdf\" style=\"\">PMI (pdf)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. The PMI readings came in at 56.9, slightly above May\u2019s 55.5, and signaling the most pronounced improvement to business conditions since June 2019. <\/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\">Remember:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> The all-important 50.0 mark is the threshold separating contraction from growth. <\/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\">Robust consumer demand and an increase in orders from abroad buoyed the reading<\/span><span style=\"\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">while promotions and competitive pricing also helped secure further sales, the report said. Inflation remained strong, as purchase prices rose on the back of higher costs for raw materials and an increase in wages.  <\/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\">A strong orders pipeline and in-progress projects meant that business output <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">accelerated to its fastest since August of last year<\/span><span style=\"\">, with some panelists also attributing the growth in output to advertising and promotions. <\/span><span style=\"\">Backlogs continued to rise despite<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> higher workloads pushing employment to rise for a 14th consecutive month.  <\/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\">Strong demand and a solid sales pipeline meant that firms in the UAE bumped up <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">purchasing activity in order to shore up inventories,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> the survey showed. Stocks in June continued to grow and at a quicker pace than that registered in May. Stronger supply chains also meant that firms could amass inventories at a quicker pace due to more timely deliveries from suppliers. Respondents were optimistic for the year-ahead and were confident that orders will continue to grow, though sentiment dipped slightly from May and was below the series\u2019 trend.<\/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\">Saudi Arabia\u2019s non-oil private sector sang a similar tune as boosting domestic and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">export sales buoyed the country\u2019s PMI <\/span><span style=\"\">in<\/span><span style=\"\"> June. PMI figures for the month came in at 59.6, a notch above May\u2019s 58.5, and above the series\u2019 trend, according to the Riyad Bank <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/7\/147.pdf\" style=\"\">Saudi Arabia PMI (pdf)<\/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\">Record figures all around:<\/span><span style=\"\"> Output hit an eight year record, while sales hit a nine year all time <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">high, as tourism and construction accelerated business growth. Purchasing activity also grew at its fastest rate in the survey\u2019s history, while inventories were accumulated at the highest rate in ten months to keep up with explosive sales. <\/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\">Supply chains were also stronger than ever as average lead times from suppliers came <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">close to breaking survey records<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, improving at the sharpest rate in 13 years.  <\/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\">Rampant hiring and the need to bump salaries to retain existing workers meant that wage <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">inflation in the Kingdom remained at a historically high rate<\/span><span style=\"\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> the survey showed, adding that the boost in employment helped backlogs decline for the thirteenth straight month. There was also an uptick in purchasing costs although inflation settled at its lowest level since January. Although firms tried to forward increasing costs to clients wherever possible, competitive pressure meant that output charges rose at their slowest rate in 16 months. <\/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\">Much the same as the UAE and KSA, Qatar\u2019s non-energy sector continued to boom in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">June on the back of rising output and new orders,<\/span><span style=\"\"> with secondary contributions from employment and inventories, according to the survey. PMI readings for the month posted at 53.8, slightly below May\u2019s 55.6, but still above the index\u2019 long-run trend of 52.3, according to Qatar Financial Center\u2019s (QFC) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/7\/146.pdf\" style=\"\">PMI (pdf)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> for June.<\/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\">Behind business growth: <\/span><span style=\"\">Firms attributed the boost in orders to tourism, competitive pricing, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">marketing drives, and brand reputation. Employment continued to grow, helping firms put a dent in their backlogs. Despite growing demand for inputs, supplier\u2019s delivery times improved at the fastest rate so far this year. Accordingly, stronger supply chains also helped firms reduce backlogs. Despite persistent inflation, prices charged to customers for goods and services fell at their fastest rate in more than a year. <\/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\">Despite remaining in contractionary territory, Egypt saw its best performance in 22 months: <\/span><span style=\"\">Activity in Egypt\u2019s non-oil private sector contracted at its slowest rate in nearly two years in June, in a sign that demand is beginning to recover, according to S&P Global\u2019s Egypt <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/7\/148.pdf\" style=\"\">PMI (pdf)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. The PMI reading for the month came in at 49.1, higher than May\u2019s 47.8, and only fractionally below the all-important 50 mark cut off separating growth from recession. <\/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\">Lingering inflation, liquidity problems, and sluggish demand continued to weigh on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">output and sales, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">according to the report. Nevertheless, output fell at its slowest rate in 21 months, while sales fell at their slowest rates in 30 months. The softer downturns are further signs that Egypt\u2019s non-oil sector has finally rounded the bend and could be poised for growth in the coming months. Some firms have already registered an uplift in certain sectors. Improvements were thanks to domestic orders, as new export orders declined at their fastest rate in 9 months.<\/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\">Employment remained low and dropped for its seventh consecutive month in June,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">according to survey results for June. Purchasing and inventories also fell, but at softer rates than May. The spare capacity meant that firms continued to clear backlogs for the fifth consecutive month.<\/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\">Despite lingering inflation, price hikes were more moderate than previous periods,<\/span><span style=\"\"> the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">survey showed. 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tag-enterprise-logistics tag-ports tag-privatization-watch tag-turkey tag-zones 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\/.27e47243-946a-4c26-8cf5-ee30f712a702.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\">Turkey is looking to sell the operating rights for its Alsancak Port in Izmir, with<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> talks currently ongoing with GCC countries<\/span><span>, as part of Turkey\u2019s renewed push for foreign investment, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu tells <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2023-07-05\/turkey-in-talks-to-sell-izmir-alsancak-port-operating-rights-to-gulf-investors\" style=\"\">Bloomberg<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. Turkey has engaged in investment negotiations \u2014 including the sale of the port\u2019s operating rights \u2014 with Gulf region countries at the deputy minister level, Uraloglu told the business information service, without disclosing the potential buyers or expected value of the transaction.<\/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 port: <\/span><span style=\"\">Alsancak port is <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvf.com.tr\/en\/our-portfolio\/transport-and-logistics\" style=\"\">owned<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\"> by Turkish sovereign wealth <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvf.com.tr\/en\/home\" style=\"\">TWF<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\"> and is operated by<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcdd.gov.tr\/\" style=\"\">TC State Railways General Directorate<\/a><\/span><span> (TCDD). Located in the Aegean city of Izmir, the 635k sqm port can handle up to 1.2 mn TEU containers of cargo, and 1.4 mn tons of general and bulk dry cargo annually, according to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcdd.gov.tr\/en\/izmir-port\" style=\"\">TCDD<\/a><\/span><span>. The port was slated for privatization i<\/span><span>n 2004<\/span><span> and a consortium of Hutchison Port Holdings, EIB Limas, and Global Yatirim Holding was <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ckh.com.hk\/en\/media\/press_each.php?id=2078\" style=\"\">awarded the tender<\/a><\/span><span> in 2007 to operate the port, before Turkey\u2019s top administrative court <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/turkey-port-cancellation-idINIST00166520080228\" style=\"\">blocked the tender the following year<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. The consortium had submitted a USD 1.28 bn bid for the concession rights.<\/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\">Gulf countries have recently been expanding their presence in operating ports: <\/span><span style=\"\">Emirati<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adports.ae\/\" style=\"\">AD Ports<\/a><\/span><span> has been venturing into developing and operating ports, spanning from overseeing operations at the terminal at <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/9eac7768-63f4-46a8-b17a-327c5ba28ce4\" style=\"\">Pakistan\u2019s Karachi Port<\/a><\/span><span> for 50 years, to managing and operating a multipurpose New East Mole Terminal  <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/edition\/logistics\/d0789529-a4cb-4632-9e9d-9316a946c694\" style=\"\">Congo\u2019s Pointe-Noire<\/a><\/span><span> for 30 years. DP World has also been active with their recent expansion in Indonesia\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/logistics.enterprise.news\/\" style=\"\">Belawan New Container Terminal<\/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's next? <\/span><span style=\"\">Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will embark on a Gulf tour later this<\/span><span> month to attract investments and other financial resources to Turkey, Bloomberg reported <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2023-07-04\/erdogan-to-embark-on-gulf-tour-to-attract-investment-to-turkey\" style=\"\">earlier<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. Erdogan will make visits to Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.<\/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\/ports\/\">PORTS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/privatization-watch\/\">PRIVATIZATION WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/turkey\/\">Turkey<\/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=\"71896\" 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=\"71896\">\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\">STORAGE + WAREHOUSES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/06\/maersk-opens-first-cold-store-in-uae\/\">\r\n                            Maersk opens first cold store in UAE                        <\/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\/06\/maersk-opens-first-cold-store-in-uae\/\" 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 13k sqm facility is also Maersk's first cold store in the UAE, and is located near the Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, and the Etihad Rail freight terminal, according to the press release. The statement did not disclose the value of investments Maersk is pouring into the cold storage facility.<\/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\">Details: <\/span><span style=\"\">The cold store has 12.5k pallet position space, according to the release.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The facility will offer an array of services including around the clock B2B and B2C fulfillment operations, e-commerce solutions to retailers, distributors, and FMCG businesses, and value-added services such as co-packing and repacking, labeling, and last-mile delivery to retail outlets, according to the statement. The facility will also be outfitted with an advanced warehouse management system that gives customers visibility of their orders and inventory, the release adds. <\/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 rationale: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The cold store comes as a means of meeting strong demand for frozen and refrigerated food products with an extended shelf life, as well as to help service the UAE\u2019s growing fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, 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\">About Dubai Industrial City: <\/span><span style=\"\">The industrial city is part of Dubai-based <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tecomgroup.ae\/\" style=\"\">Tecom Group<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">, which focuses on developing strategic, sector-focused business hubs across Dubai. The city \u2014 located on two major highways between Emirates Road and <\/span><span style=\"\">Mohammad<\/span><span style=\"\"> Bin Zayed Road \u2014 aims to support manufacturing and logistics companies in domestic and global markets, according to their <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaiindustrialcity.ae\/\" style=\"\">website<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/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\/cold-chain\/\">cold chain<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/storage\/\">storage<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/storage-warehouses\/\">STORAGE + WAREHOUSES<\/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=\"71898\" 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=\"71898\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">SHIPPING LINES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/06\/cma-cgm-launches-shipping-service-connecting-turkey-malta-and-algeria\/\">\r\n                            CMA CGM launches shipping service connecting Turkey, Malta, and Algeria                        <\/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\/06\/cma-cgm-launches-shipping-service-connecting-turkey-malta-and-algeria\/\" 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 new line \u2014 dubbed Turaff Express \u2014 will run on a weekly basis starting 17 July and takes 21 days to complete its rotation. <\/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 details: <\/span><span style=\"\">The service will be operated by three vessels in the 900 to 1.1k TEU range, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">seeks to establish a \u201ca sustainable maritime bridge\u201d between Algeria and Northern Turkey, 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\">The service also grants clients access to the shipping company\u2019s intermodal network in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Turkey<\/span><span style=\"\">, providing door to door shipping solutions, according to an accompanying flier (<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/7\/180.pdf\" style=\"\">pdf<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">). The new service will also establish a strong link between CMA CGM\u2019s Malta hub and Algeria\u2019s Port of Algiers, CMA CGM explained. <\/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\/algeria\/\">Algeria<\/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\/shipping-lines\/\">SHIPPING LINES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/turkey\/\">Turkey<\/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=\"71900\" 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=\"71900\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/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\/06\/iran-russia-to-kickstart-construction-of-rasht-astara-railway-in-early-2024\/\">\r\n                            Iran + Russia sign contract with details on construction of Rasht-Astara railway                        <\/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\/06\/iran-russia-to-kickstart-construction-of-rasht-astara-railway-in-early-2024\/\" 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 agreement, which was inked by the countries\u2019 senior transportation ministry officials in Tehran, outlines specific details for the construction of the railway and allows construction teams to begin working on the project site, according to PressTV. <\/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\">Timeline:<\/span><span> The contract sets a timeline for the project, with work scheduled to begin in early 2024,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> according to PressTV. Construction is expected to conclude within three to four years.<\/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\">ICYMI:<\/span><span> The EUR 1.6 bn railway, for which Iran and Russia inked an <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6779dbde-de87-427d-af2e-f500dff48b90\" style=\"\">agreement<\/a><\/span><span> in May, <\/span><span> the EUR 1.6 bn, will connect Rasht, located near the Caspian Sea, and Astara, situated on the border with Azerbaijan. Upon its completion, this railway link will enable the transportation of freight by rail from the Persian Gulf to Helsinki in Finland, passing through Russia's Saint Petersburg, according to Iran\u2019s official news agency <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.irna.ir\/news\/85113739\/Iran-Russia-sign-1-6bn-contract-to-build-Rasht-Astara-railway\" style=\"\">IRNA<\/a><\/span><span>. It is considered a vital part of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">INSTC, which connects India, Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan, and other countries through railways and sea 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:700\">The INTSC will boost cargo capacity\u2026: <\/span><span>The<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> volume of cargo transportation through the INTSC could reach 30 mn metric tons annually, Russian presidential aide Igor Levitin is quoted as saying.  <\/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\">\u2026and shipping: <\/span><span>Moscow has followed Iran\u2019s lead by expanding its shipping fleet in the Caspian Sea in a bid to enhance trade along this route, Levitin said. <\/span><span>Iran also <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/bd8633e2-4b75-4ace-9cd6-2936e9e4ec4c\" style=\"\">recently purchased<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> ships from Russia to use for the corridor.  <\/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\/iran\/\">Iran<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/rail\/\">RAIL<\/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                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"71902\" 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=\"71902\">\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\">Startup Watch<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/06\/moroccan-b2b-e-commerce-startup-chari-raises-usd-1-5-mn-in-pre-series-a-round-led-by-vkav\/\">\r\n                            Chari secures USD 1.5 mn in funding for expansion                        <\/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\/06\/moroccan-b2b-e-commerce-startup-chari-raises-usd-1-5-mn-in-pre-series-a-round-led-by-vkav\/\" 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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Orange Ventures and Endeavor Catalyst also participated in the round, Ismael Belkhayat, CEO of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chari.co\/\" style=\"\">Chari<\/a><\/span><span>, <\/span><span>told us. Chari will leverage VKAV\u2019s extensive African network and its ties with Japanese businesses as it looks to expand its market share and add additional revenue streams, including embedded fintech, Belkhayat said in the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vkav.vc\/news\/en-29-6-2023\" style=\"\">press release<\/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\">Where the funds are going: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Chari aims to start offering open loop digital wallets to shopkeepers so they can start paying with and accepting digital payments, Belkhayat told Enterprise Logistics. \u201cWe would like to turn the shopkeepers into value-added financial services point of sales,\u201d he added. The additional funding will also be used to enhance Chari\u2019s tech team, recruit fintech experts and to market Chari\u2019s new fintech services, he told us. <\/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\">It\u2019s also getting a strategic advisor: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vkav.vc\/\" style=\"\">VKAV<\/a><\/span><span> P<\/span><span>artner <\/span><span>Ryosuke (Rio) Yamawaki<\/span><span> will join <\/span><span>Chari<\/span><span> as a strategic advisor, according to the statement. Yamawaki will join the startup\u2019s board, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/disrupt-africa.com\/2023\/07\/04\/moroccan-b2b-e-commerce-startup-chari-banks-1-5m-funding-from-vkav\/\" style=\"\">Disrupt Africa<\/a><\/span><span> reports. \u201c[Rio] has seen hundreds of <\/span><span>successful use cases <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">around the continent,\u201d he said, adding that \u201cwhatever happens today in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa will end up coming to Morocco in the coming few years.\u201d <\/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 Chari: <\/span><span>The e-commerce app was founded by <\/span><span>Ismael<\/span><span> and Sophia Belkhayat in 2020. It supports small retailers in French-speaking Africa by facilitating inventory procurement, offering a regular supply of products, delivery and financing services, according to its <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chari.co\/#apropos\" style=\"\">website<\/a><\/span><span>. The company has already <\/span><span>onboarded over 20k food businesses<\/span><span> in Morocco, according to Disrupt Africa, and expanded into Tunisia and Ivory Coast, with its <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wamda.com\/2022\/06\/chari-acquires-ivory-coast-startup-diago\" style=\"\">acquisition of Ivorian app Diago<\/a><\/span><span> in 2022<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. \u201cSenegal could be an option\u201d for future expansion, Belkhayat told us. <\/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\">Previous funding: <\/span><span>Chari, a Y Combinator S21 participant, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/disrupt-africa.com\/2021\/10\/07\/moroccan-b2b-e-commerce-startup-chari-raises-5m-seed-round-for-expansion\/\" style=\"\">raised USD 5 mn<\/a><\/span><span> in funding through a seed round in late 2021, followed by an additional investment of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/disrupt-africa.com\/2023\/02\/09\/moroccan-b2b-e-commerce-startup-chari-banks-1m-from-orange-ventures\/\" style=\"\">USD 1 mn from Orange Ventures<\/a><\/span><span> in February and <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/disrupt-africa.com\/2023\/05\/17\/moroccan-b2b-e-commerce-startup-chari-secures-follow-on-funding-from-plug-and-play\/\" style=\"\">follow-on funding from Plug and Play<\/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\">About VKAV: <\/span><span>The VC firm is a joint venture between Japanese VC Kepple Africa Ventures (KAV) and Verod Holdings (Verod), an African growth capital private equity firm. The firm, led by Satoshi Shinada, Ryosuke Yamawaki, and Ory Okolloh, disclosed in March that it <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/disrupt-africa.com\/2023\/03\/23\/verod-kepple-africa-ventures-raises-43m-for-pan-african-venture-fund\/\" style=\"\">secured<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> USD 43 mn for its pan-African venture fund, which invests in scalable, tech-enabled, post-revenue startups addressing difficult challenges across Africa, according to Disrupt Africa. <\/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\/e-commerce\/\">e-commerce<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/morocco\/\">Morocco<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\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\/vc\/\">VC<\/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=\"71904\" 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=\"71904\">\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\">Diplomacy<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/06\/bahrain-uk-ink-digital-economy-trade-partnership-morocco-oman-boost-transport-cooperation-plus-jordan-hungary-eye-logistics-zones\/\">\r\n                            Bahrain + UK ink digital economy trade partnership + Morocco, Oman boost transport cooperation. 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T<\/span><span>he agreements consist of one partnership agreement and three MoUs focusing mainly on maritime and transport cooperation, including boosting joint investments and exchanging expertise, Moroccan news agency <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapnews.ma\/en\/actualites\/politics\/6th-joint-commission-morocco-oman-sign-partnership-agreement-3-mous-covering\" style=\"\">MAP News<\/a><\/span><span> reports. Morocco's National Railway<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">s Office (ONCF) and Oman Rail also inked an MoU to boost cooperation, develop partnerships, and exchange expertise, MAP 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: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\">Bahrain + UK ink digital economy partnership agreement: <\/span><span style=\"\">Bahraini <\/span><span style=\"\">Finance Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and British Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch signed a digital economy MoU to strengthen and streamline long-term trade between both countries, according to a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DBTInvestment\/status\/1676515532718190597\" style=\"\">statement<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">. <\/span><span style=\"\">The move follows<\/span><span> the signing of a GBP 1 bn strategic investment and collaboration partnership between the two countries <\/span><span style=\"\">in tech, business services, and manufacturing<\/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\">Jordan + Hungary agree to boost trade + <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">logistic ties<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">: <\/span><span style=\"\">Jordanian<\/span><span> Industry and Trade Minister Yousef Shamali and Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Siarto agreed to boost trade and establish logistic zones in both countries during a meeting, according to a<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mit.gov.jo\/AR\/\/NewsDetails\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%86_%D9%88%D9%87%D9%86%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7_%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%81%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89_%D8%A2%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA_%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%B2_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%86_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A_%D9%88%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B4%D9%8A%D8%B7_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9_%D9%88%D8%A5%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A9_%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B7%D9%82_%D9%84%D9%88%D8%AC%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%A9\" style=\"\">statement<\/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;\">ALSO WORTH KNOWING-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Iranian Foreign Minister<\/span><span style=\"\"> Hossein Amirabdollahian met with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Indian <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Deputy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">National Security Advisor <\/span><span style=\"\">Vikram Misri to discuss using the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> Shanghai Cooperation Organization<\/span><span style=\"\"> (SCO) to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> boost economic cooperation <\/span><span style=\"\">and the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6779dbde-de87-427d-af2e-f500dff48b90\" style=\"\">North-South Corridor<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">linking South Asia to Europe. (<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.irna.ir\/news\/85160569\/FM-No-limitations-for-expanding-ties-with-India\" style=\"\">Islamic Republic News Agenc<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">y) <\/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\/bahrain\/\">Bahrain<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/diplomacy\/\">DIPLOMACY<\/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\/morocco\/\">Morocco<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/oman\/\">Oman<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/rail\/\">RAIL<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/trade\/\">trade<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/transport\/\">transport<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/uk\/\">UK<\/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=\"71906\" 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=\"71906\">\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\">Logistics in the News<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/07\/06\/new-containership-capacity-hits-all-time-record-in-june-airbus-dabbles-with-new-wing-technology\/\">\r\n                            New containership capacity hits all-time record in June + Airbus dabbles with new wing technology                        <\/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\/06\/new-containership-capacity-hits-all-time-record-in-june-airbus-dabbles-with-new-wing-technology\/\" 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 record delivery figures come on the back of the fulfillment of newbuildings ordered during the container shipping boom in 2021-2022. The 285k TEU does, however, fall short of the 400k TEU forecasted by analyst Alphaliner. This could be attributed to labor shortages in Asian shipyards and delayed deliveries as a result of a sluggish market, the news outlet writes. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) represented 111.5<\/span><span style=\"\">k TEU<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, accounting for almost a third of June\u2019s newbuild deliveries. The record volume of deliveries is expected to continue in the coming months with some 7.6 mn TEU on the orderbook. <\/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\">Airbus is doubling down on trials of new technology to develop more advanced<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> and efficient wings <\/span><span style=\"\">for its future aircraft models that would succeed <\/span><span style=\"\">its<\/span><span style=\"\"> A320 series, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/airbus-trials-new-wing-designs-technology-race-with-boeing-2023-07-04\/\" style=\"\">Reuters<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">reports, citing company officials. The company inaugurated this week a wing technology plant in England to design longer, lighter, more slender, and more sustainable wings with folding wingtips as part of an investment program estimated to be in the \u201chigh hundreds\u201d of USD mns, according to industry sources. <\/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 main challenge lies in reducing the production costs of composite materials required for the new wing designs<\/span><span style=\"\">, with the company currently exploring partnerships with suppliers to lower costs and improve production efficiency. The new technology could also potentially be used to upgrade existing models. This comes as Boeing has begun researching a longer ultra-light concept dubbed Transonic Truss-Braced Wings.<\/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\/airbus\/\">Airbus<\/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\/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                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"71908\" 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=\"71908\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">10<\/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\/06\/uae-approves-first-license-for-self-driving-vehicles-qatar-airways-boosts-cargo-operations-to-saudis-dammam-plus-flynas-boosts-fleet-and-news-from-iran-air-emirates-and-etihad-airways\/\">\r\n                            UAE approves first license for self-driving vehicles + Qatar Airways boosts cargo operations to Saudi\u2019s Dammam. 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The license grants China-based self-driving research outfit <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weride.ai\/press\" style=\"\">WeRide<\/a><\/span><span> the green light to conduct tests for self-driving vehicles on the UAE\u2019s roadways. Dubai is angling to have <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/57bff40c-1de0-46df-aa45-6b12d7ea1ac6\" style=\"\">25% of all road trips automated by 2030<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> through a government-backed strategy that will see widespread adoption of self-driving solutions for transport and 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;\">AVIATION-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\"> <\/span><span style=\"-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;text-decoration-skip-ink:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qrcargo.com\/s\/\" style=\"\">Qatar Airways Cargo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\"> has added two new Boeing 777 freighters to its cargo routes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">with Saudi Arabia<\/span><span>, according to a company <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/qatar-airways-cargo_qrcargo-qatarairwayscargo-aircargo-activity-7081933788649275394-UXGw\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\">statement<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. The freighters, which will go to the Saudi city of Dammam, have a weekly tonnage capacity of 350 tonnes each way. The company has also rolled out a new freighter frequency to Riyadh, increasing the overall frequencies to five Boeing 777 freighters weekly, providing 850 tonnes of cargo capacity each round trip to Riyadh. <\/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\">Can AI push the UAE\u2019s aviation industry forward?<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etihad.com\/en-eg\/?CID=PPC-EGYPT-GOOGLE&&&gclid=CjwKCAjwqZSlBhBwEiwAfoZUILugDqxaB4Bs7JB5tqybg4qmB0n9Sd0TzKfPW3zUw8qomanJmfB8YhoCxqYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\" style=\"\">Etihad Airways<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\"> and <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mbzuai.ac.ae\/\" style=\"\">Mohamed bin<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mbzuai.ac.ae\/\" style=\"\">Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence<\/a><\/span><span> (<\/span><span>MBZUAI<\/span><span>) have inked an agreement to develop initiatives and conduct research to enhance the UAE\u2019s aviation sector through the use of AI, according to a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/technology\/mohamed-bin-zayed-university-of-artificial-intelligence-partners-with-etihad-airways-to-explore-ai-solutions-in-the-aviation-sector\/\" style=\"\">statement<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> by Abu Dhabi Media Office. The two organizations will hold seminars and workshops on utilizing AI in aviation, while providing educational chances for MBZUAI students, with a specific emphasis on enhancing their comprehension of the aviation sector and investigating how AI can be utilized to tackle the challenges it\u2019s facing.<\/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\">Flynas expands its fleet with two new A320neo aircraft: <\/span><span style=\"\">Saudi Airlines <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flynas.com\/en\" style=\"\">Flynas<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\"> has <\/span><span>received two <\/span><span>A320neo aircraft at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, increasing its fleet size to 51 planes, 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\/flynas-takes-delivery-of-two-a320neo-aircraft-upscaling-the-fleet-to-51-aircraft-r7cq5e1u\" style=\"\">press release<\/a><\/span><span>. The delivery is part of an agreement with Airbus to buy <\/span><span style=\"\">30 new A320neo aircraft<\/span><span> during the Paris Air Show. The airline\u2019s board of directors in March <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flynas.com\/en\/media-center\/news-updates\/250aircraft\" style=\"\">agreed<\/a><\/span><span> to expand new aircraft orders to 250 aircraft, which makes Flynas the largest low-cost carrier in the MENA region, the company 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;\">ALSO WORTH KNOWING-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;text-decoration-skip-ink:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iranair.com\/\" style=\"\">Iran Air<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\">will resume the services of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">seven planes <\/span><span style=\"\">that were grounded due to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">sanctions<\/span><span>. (<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.presstv.ir\/Detail\/2023\/07\/02\/706342\/IranAir-aircraft-repair-program-CEO\" style=\"\">Press TV<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;font-weight:700;text-decoration-skip-ink:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/eg\/english\/about-us\/\" style=\"\">Emirates<\/a><\/span><span style=\"\"> launched its <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">first daily direct flight<\/span><span style=\"\"> from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Dubai<\/span><span style=\"\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Montreal<\/span><span style=\"\"> on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Wednesday<\/span><span>. 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The manufacturer, along with <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lgensol.com\/en\/index\" style=\"\">LG Energy Solution<\/a><\/span><span> and <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proterra.com\/\" style=\"\">Proterra<\/a><\/span><span>,<\/span><span> supplies batteries for Nikola's prototype electric trucks. The liquidation comes as several other EV startups are facing challenges, such as UK-based Arrival \u2014 which also <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/deals\/arrival-scrap-plan-merge-with-spac-2023-07-03\/\" style=\"\">canceled its merger<\/a><\/span><span> with a blank-check firm \u2014 and Lordstown Motors, which <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/autos-transportation\/lordstown-motors-files-bankruptcy-sues-foxconn-2023-06-27\/\" style=\"\">filed for bankruptcy<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> last week. <\/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\" 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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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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>28 August (Monday): Registration for <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/emirates-post-group-launches-logistics-unleashed-to-promote-robotic-advancements-within-the-logistics-industry-tesaybp8\" style=\"\">Emirates Postal Group\u2019s Logistics Unleashed competition<\/a><\/span><span>concludes.<\/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>September-November: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/emirates-post-group-launches-logistics-unleashed-to-promote-robotic-advancements-within-the-logistics-industry-tesaybp8\" style=\"\">Emirates Postal Group\u2019s \u201cLogistics Unleashed\u201d competition<\/a><\/span><span>, 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;\">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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Madrid, Spain. <\/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>September-November: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/emirates-post-group-launches-logistics-unleashed-to-promote-robotic-advancements-within-the-logistics-industry-tesaybp8\" style=\"\">Emirates Postal Group\u2019s \u201cLogistics Unleashed\u201d competition<\/a><\/span><span>, 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\">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>September-November: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/emirates-post-group-launches-logistics-unleashed-to-promote-robotic-advancements-within-the-logistics-industry-tesaybp8\" style=\"\">Emirates Postal Group\u2019s \u201cLogistics Unleashed\u201d competition<\/a><\/span><span>, 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;\">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>1H 2024: Work is scheduled to begin on the 162 km Rasht-Astara railway in Iran<\/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\">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 Port.<\/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;\">DHL and Aramco\u2019s logistics and procurement hub in Saudi Arabia will commence operations.<\/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;\">2027<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4Q 2027: Oman\u2019s Musandam Airport construction to be completed.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    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