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src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2023\/8\/.8ce439d9-dd27-4ff9-bb12-586fd55e034b.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Good morning, friends, and welcome to a very busy start to the week in our neck of the <\/strong><strong> woods. <\/strong> Does this mean the summer \u2014 and any associated news slowdown \u2014 is ending?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- <\/strong> DP World and India\u2019s Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) signed a USD 510 mn concession agreement for a new mega container terminal at Kandla, Gujarat, while Morocco is planning a MAD 1.65 bn expansion and development project for two of its airports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">^^ We have everything on this story and more in the news well, below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\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\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong> PSA- Port congestion surcharge for CMA CGM shipments to West Africa from <\/strong><strong> Iskenderun, Turkey: <\/strong> CMA CGM is slapping a port congestion surcharge (PCS) at the rate of USD 200 per container for all cargo types bound for West Africa from terminals at Iskenderun, according to an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cma-cgm.com\/news\/4434\/pcs-in-iskenderun-turkey-to-west-africa?cat=tariffandsurchargeupdates\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">announcement<\/a>. The PCS came into effect for all cargoes loaded starting last Wednesday, 23 August and will remain in place until further notice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Congestion at Iskenderun has also pushed the liner to reshuffle stops: <\/strong>CMA CGM\u2019s NC Levant Express route connecting Europe with the Eastern Mediterranean and Levant region will stop calling at Iskenderun and call instead at Mersin, the company said in a separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cma-cgm.com\/news\/4435\/cma-cgm-to-adapt-the-setup-of-its-nc-levant-express-service-connecting-north-europe-with-east-med-levant-area\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">announcement<\/a>. Shipments between Northern Europe and Iskenderun will still be possible via a Lebanon-Iskenderun shuttle service that will see transshipments via Beirut, the notice said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong> A ship has departed Ukraine\u2019s Odessa port on the Black Sea for Bulgaria\u2019s port of <\/strong><strong> Varna<\/strong>, the second such departure following Russia\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e7579b8d-f9db-4def-9a0a-5fa8274ac3d4\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">withdrawal<\/a> from the Black Sea grain agreement, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/ukraine-crisis-odesa-ship-idUSL8N3A7086\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksiy Honcharenko. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f3b69c2a-2971-4aca-b982-d303c0d38421\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">first vessel<\/a> departed from Odessa Port last week, using a new corridor that aims to allow for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fbe1c23e-8ea3-4f3b-9603-210a559ecc48\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ships stuck in Black Sea ports<\/a> to exit. However, these vessels may still face <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fbe1c23e-8ea3-4f3b-9603-210a559ecc48\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">military threat<\/a> from Russia, as Russian forces have been targeting ports with missiles and kamikaze drones, Reuters reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong> A <\/strong><strong> freight train from Russia carrying 36 containers crossed <\/strong><strong> Iran\u2019s Inche Burun <\/strong><strong> border crossing en route to Saudi Arabia <\/strong> on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6779dbde-de87-427d-af2e-f500dff48b90\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">North-South international transport corridor<\/a>, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.mehrnews.com\/news\/205177\/1st-freight-train-crosses-Iran-from-Russia-en-route-to-KSA\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mehr News Agency<\/a>. This route can reduce delivery time by several days and decrease the cost of goods in transit due to lower customs tariffs, the news agency cites the Golestan Province\u2019s Customs Department Director-General Shahriar Shahriari as saying.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong> Transit restrictions through the Panama Canal will remain in place for at least 10 months<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/americas\/panama-canal-extend-transit-restrictions-least-10-more-months-2023-08-24\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing a Panama Canal Authority (PCA) official. The PCA\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fbe1c23e-8ea3-4f3b-9603-210a559ecc48\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">drought-related transit restrictions<\/a>, which have resulted in a backlog of vessels at the canal, allow the canal to preserve more water prior to the upcoming rainy season, the article added. The PCA <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/a290e0f6-5e15-4d72-939e-66b101e5aa41\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">recently opened<\/a> two additional daily slots for non-booked vessels. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> A fire broke out at a warehouse in Marrakech's wholesale fruit and vegetable market <\/strong> in the Sidi Ghanem area on Saturday, two days after a similar incident in Casablanca, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moroccoworldnews.com\/2023\/08\/357285\/massive-fire-engulfs-wholesale-market-warehouse-in-marrakech\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Morocco World News<\/a> reports. Witnesses on-site described substantial material damage and thick smoke. The cause of the fire was not disclosed, and no fatalities have been recorded so far. Residents nearby were temporarily evacuated as a precautionary measure. Authorities are investigating both incidents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> An oil leak was reported on a transmission pipeline connecting Iran\u2019s Kharg <\/strong><strong> Island to Genaveh<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/pipeline-leaks-southern-irans-coast-2023-08-27\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing Iran\u2019s Tasnim News Agency. Two vessels have been dispatched to assist with the cleanup, Reuters cites an official from Bushehr province as saying, although the magnitude of the spill was not disclosed. Kharag island is situated 25 km off the gulf coast of Iran and houses an oil terminal from where the country ships a significant portion of its oil exports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong> A Turkish delegation proposed six conditions for the resumption of crude oil exports <\/strong><strong> from Kurdistan through Turkey\u2019s Ceyhan oil terminal<\/strong>, after a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/7fd0812e-00aa-4f87-a6f6-c1f5d85b2b51\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">meeting<\/a> between Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani and his Turkish counterpart, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alsabaah.iq\/83182-.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Sabah<\/a> reports. The visit aimed to mend strained relations after Turkey <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/16ac81ab-c7b4-40e0-a399-60a88ed2ef70\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">was fined<\/a> USD 1.4 bn in March by the International Court of Arbitration for receiving oil from Iraq\u2019s Kurdistan region without authorization from Baghdad. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Details: <\/strong>These conditions include a proposed transportation cost of USD 13 \/ bbl for the oil transported through pipelines to the Ceyhan port, Al Sabah reports. Turkey is also calling for the withdrawal of the court\u2019s compensation claim that pertains to the period from 2018 to 2020. Turkey is also seeking the payment of USD 7 \/ bbl as dues from the Turkish oil company. These negotiations also encompass discussions surrounding the terms of the oil agreement between the Kurdistan region and Turkey. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\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\"><a id=\"wwtt5\"><\/a> <strong> DATA POINT #1- <\/strong><strong> The UAE\u2019s Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) <\/strong><strong> reported a 5% y-o-y rise in total revenue during 1H 2023<\/strong>, Emirati News Agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303188973\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WAM<\/a> reports. DIEZ witnessed a 10% y-o-y growth in revenue from leasing operations, a 36% y-o-y increase from government services, and a 39% y-o-y surge in licensing revenues during the same period. DIEZ\u2019s three economic zones \u2014 the Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai CommerCity \u2014 saw revenues increase by a combined 17% y-o-y in 1H 2023.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> DATA POINT <\/strong><strong> # <\/strong><strong> 2 <\/strong><strong> - <\/strong><strong> The Dubai World Trade Centre Authority Freezone has a 250% y-o-y <\/strong><strong> increase in license renewals in 1H 2023<\/strong>, reaching 892 renewals, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dwtc.com\/en\/press\/dwtca-free-zone-records-staggering-250-percent-growth\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sta<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dwtc.com\/en\/press\/dwtca-free-zone-records-staggering-250-percent-growth\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">tement<\/a>. Company registrations also increased 32% y-o-y to 322 new companies during the same period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt6\"><\/a> <strong> DATA POINT #3- Cargo volumes at Iran\u2019s Khorramshahr port increased 221% y-o-y in the <\/strong><strong> fourth month of the current Iranian calendar year <\/strong> (22 June - 22 July), Azerbaijan\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.trend.az\/business\/transport\/3788592.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Trend<\/a> news agency reported. The month saw 302k tons of cargo loaded and offloaded at the port. 276k tons of cargo were exported and 24k tons were imported via the port during the month, Trend added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> DATA POINT #4- <\/strong><strong> Jordan\u2019s exports in 1H 2023 were up 2.3% y-o-y, reaching JOD 4.5 bn<\/strong>, Jordan\u2019s Industry and Trade Minister Youssif Al Shamali said (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PMOJO\/videos\/2047946415552567\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 43:30<\/a>). Jordan\u2019s trade deficit narrowed 10% in the same period, Al Shamali said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\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\"><strong> WATCH THIS SPACE <\/strong><strong> - <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ndb.int\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New Development Bank<\/a><\/strong><strong> President Dilma Rousseff will make a <\/strong><strong> stop in Iran soon <\/strong> after receiving a formal invitation, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.irna.ir\/news\/85210587\/BRICS-bank-president-to-visit-Iran-soon-Official\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Islam Republic news agency<\/a> reports. Roussef\u2019s visit will allow Iran to have a \u201cshare as a new member in this bank and use its capacities to finance projects,\u201d Mehdi Safari is cited as saying by the news agency. New Development Bank was formerly known as Brics Development Bank. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> MARKET WATCH- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Middle East crude benchmarks, including Oman, Dubai, and Murban, declined as the <\/strong><strong> Brent\/Dubai EFS equalized<\/strong>, rendering crude from the Atlantic Basin and Americas more cost-effective for Asian refiners, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellenicshippingnews.com\/middle-east-crude-benchmarks-drop-as-brent-dubai-efs-falls-to-parity\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. In the beginning of 2023, the EFS, which reflects the additional cost of Brent futures compared to Dubai swaps, averaged more than USD 4 \/ bbl. However, it decreased due to Middle Eastern crude oil performing better than Brent-associated types, prompted by extended <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/12963333-bec5-4fd7-8f64-f26100a69bde\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">OPEC+ production cuts<\/a>. Analysts anticipated Saudi Arabia to extend its output cut for a third month into October. Russian crude prices for China may also peak as independent refiners shift to cheaper Iranian oil, with Iran's exports reaching a 4.5-year high in August, according to traders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Iraq\u2019s Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Committee endorsed plans to boost Iraq's oil <\/strong><strong> production to 8 mn barrels per day by 2027<\/strong>, in a bid to achieve self-reliance in natural gas to reduce imports, INA <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ina.iq\/eng\/28267-we-support-plans-to-increase-oil-production-to-8-million-barrels-per-day-by-2027-oil-committee-says.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reports<\/a>. The committee announced substantial investments in the oil refining sector, with a committee member saying that the country\u2019s Oil Ministry will offer up refineries for investment in the country\u2019s northern, central, and southern governorates. <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"logistics\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/events.economist.com\/global-trade-week\/?RefID=Googlesearchtag&utm_source=ppc&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=global-trade-week-2023&utm_content=Googlesearchtag&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwcv25ef0gAMVxNXeCh2SQQJ2EAEYASAAEgK4h_D_BwE\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Trade and Supply Chain Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> is taking place on 19-20 September at <\/strong><strong> the Address Dubai Marina Hotel, UAE. <\/strong> The event, hosted by Economist Impact, will bring together some 500+ business and supply chain leaders, high level government representatives, and policymakers to discuss the implications of trade policy, business logistics, supply chain diversification from China, sustainability, product traceability, digital trade, customs compliance and evolution, supply chain resilience, and trade in emerging regions, among other topics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudimaritimecongress.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Maritime Congress<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place at Dhahran Expo in Dammam, Saudi <\/strong><strong> Arabia on 20-21 September <\/strong><strong> . <\/strong> The event will bring together regional and international professionals from the maritime, shipping, and logistics sectors to meet, network, and do business with some 120 leading maritime exhibitors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/duqm23.opaz.gov.om\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Duqm Economic Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> , hosted by Oman\u2019s Public Authority for Special <\/strong><strong> Economic Zones & <\/strong><strong> Freezones <\/strong><strong> (OP <\/strong><strong> AZ), will take place on 16-17 October <\/strong> at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Duqm, Oman. 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terminal at Kandla, Gujarat yesterday<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dpworld.com\/news\/releases\/dp-world-to-invest-510-million-to-develop-tuna-tekra-mega-container-terminal-in-india\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The agreement \u2014 valued at USD 510 mn \u2014 involves the operation, development, and maintenance of the new terminal through a 30-year public-private partnership (PPP). <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The details: <\/strong>The terminal will be completed by 2027, with an annual capacity of 2.2 mn TEUs with an ability to accommodate vessels carrying more than 18k TEUs. Trade demand spanning from northern, western, and central India will be linked to international markets. It will also adhere to green port guidelines, ensuring sustainability in port operations. The 30-year agreement is under a build-operate-transfer framework and can be extended by up to 20 years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The container terminal is poised to boost operation efficiency<\/strong>, lowering congestion and turnaround time at Kandla creek, as well as improving the handling of larger vessels, the press release adds. The project comes as the Indian government looks to quadruple its port handling capacity and enhance logistics infrastructure. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> In context: <\/strong> DP World <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fb0d0d65-767a-4da6-9066-3630b1edbe8d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">has been looking<\/a> to strengthen its position on India\u2019s western coast as its existing terminal contracts near expiry. DP World\u2019s two terminal contracts at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, the second-largest container terminal in India, are set to reach the end of their 30-year terms in 2028. DPA granted the concession to Hindustan Infralog Private Limited \u2014 a joint venture between DP World and India\u2019s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund.Discussions to finalize the connection agreement for the terminal have been ongoing, but saw delays on the back of a court case challenging the environmental clearances. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> What they said: <\/strong>\u201cThis project will create significant value for end-users and help the government achieve its goal of reducing logistics costs for trade\u201d CEO and Managing Director of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Rajiv Dhar said. <\/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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<\/strong><strong> Tangier airports: <\/strong> The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onda.ma\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Office Nacional De A\u00e9roports (ONDA)<\/a> has issued calls for bids for developments at Marrakech-Menara Airport and Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport with a combined value of MAD 1.65 bn, as the country ramps up its airport infrastructure on the back of growing regional demand for air travel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> What we know so far: <\/strong> The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/8\/1234.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">first tender (pdf)<\/a> is valued at MAD 850 mn and calls for architectural plans and construction oversight for extensions to existing terminals at Marrakech-Menara Airport. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/8\/1235.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">second tender (pdf)<\/a> \u2014 valued at MAD 800 mn \u2014 specifies architectural planning and construction oversight for a new passenger terminal and control tower at Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport. Both tenders have set deadlines of 5 October.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Upgrades to Marrakech-Menara International Airport: <\/strong>ONDA\u2019s tender for Marrakech airport involves expanding passenger terminals to 120k square meters. The augmented space will include departure and arrival halls, check-in counters, passport and customs controls, and other auxiliaries. The tender also specifies improvements to external structures such as roads and parking spaces. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Upgrades to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport: <\/strong>The planned improvements for Tangier\u2019s flagship airport are similar in scope to those envisioned for Marrakech, according to the tender document. The tender sets out a specification for a new 55k square meter passenger terminal with associated border and customs controls, waiting areas, baggage handling, and other facilities. External improvements to the airport will be focused on a new eight-story control tower in addition to improvements to road and parking facilities.<\/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\/airport\/\">Airport<\/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\/morocco\/\">Morocco<\/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=\"73055\" 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=\"73055\">\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\">Zones<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/08\/28\/egypts-transport-ministry-inks-two-dry-port-agreements\/\">\r\n                            Egypt\u2019s Transport Ministry inks two dry port agreements                        <\/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\/08\/28\/egypts-transport-ministry-inks-two-dry-port-agreements\/\" 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 Transport Ministry also inked an MoU with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/oceanexpressag.net\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ocean Express Shipping<\/a> for the study establishment, management, and operation for Borg El Arab Dry Port. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The first project: <\/strong> Medlog, which snagged the bid for the project in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e2e3a675-da55-4e30-9669-5b4e017eb305\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">June<\/a>, will design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the project, which will cover 250 feddans in 10th Ramadan City. The project will be divided into two sections, with 130 feddans allocated for the dry port and 120 for the logistics center, according to the statement. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The details: <\/strong>The first phase will cover some 40% of the project and will include a railway freight station, container handling yards, storage, inspection, customs buildings, facilities for empty container services, and government agencies, according to the statement. The dry port will also be complemented with a 85k sqm storage area and connected by rail and road to Alexandria, Dekheila, and Abu Qir Al Bahri ports, according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The project should facilitate Egypt\u2019s trade movement<\/strong>, enhance its logistics services, reduce transport costs and time by cutting customs clearance processes, and ease congestion at Egypt\u2019s seaports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Location is important: <\/strong> The project will serve adjacent industrial areas, enhancing the efficiency of Egypt\u2019s supply chains, according to the statement. The project will also be connected to seaports by rail. The Transport Ministry\u2019s General Authority for Land and Dry Ports has also connected road, electricity, water, and sewage facilities to the project. The railway link of Al Rubaki, 10th of Ramadan, and Belbeis will also connect the project to the Egyptian National Railways network. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The second project: <\/strong>GALDP has also inked an MoU with shipping firm Ocean Express Shipping to develop and operate Borg El Arab Dry Port, according to the Transport Ministry statement. The project will be split into two phases over 120 feddans in Burj Al-Arab and will be connected to the Banjar Al-Sukkar agricultural area. The port is expected to hold some 2.5 mn tons of dry bulk and 4.2 mn tons of general goods. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The timeline: <\/strong> Construction work on the project is set to cost some EGP 780 mn, with the first phase to be completed in 12 months and the second phase within 24 months, according to the statement.<\/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\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/medlog\/\">Medlog<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\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\/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=\"73057\" 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=\"73057\">\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 + Maritime<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/08\/28\/no-commercial-arbitration-for-chabahars-users-operators\/\">\r\n                            No commercial arbitration for Chabahar\u2019s users + operators                        <\/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\/08\/28\/no-commercial-arbitration-for-chabahars-users-operators\/\" 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 countries will instead examine other modes of dispute settlement or investment arbitration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> What\u2019s the dilemma? <\/strong> The countries have been relying on short-term <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2b183644-00ca-41d7-a9ea-13d831b2518e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">one-year<\/a> agreements for the developing and running of the terminal at Chabahar Port, and recently India has been wanting Iran to commit to a longer term, self-renewing 10-year agreement, which ultimately will provide certainty for investment and development for the India-designed port, the outlet writes. The delay in reaching a long term agreement is a result of Iran\u2019s constitutional restriction on arbitration in foreign courts, and disagreements over the arbitration clause.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> What\u2019s next? <\/strong> Indian Port and Shipping Ministry officials are expected to visit Iran next month to come to an agreement over the rules of engagement and mode of arbitration that will be implemented by the countries, the sources told the outlet. The parties have agreed to pursue arbitration under the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uncitral.un.org\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">UN Commission on International Trade Law<\/a> \u2014 which does not push for designated courts in specific jurisdictions, the outlet writes. Upon agreement, the countries will come to a formal arrangement for the long-term operation of the port. While India has initially suggested that arbitration matters be carried out in Dubai or Mumbai, the Port and Shipping Ministry did not give any further indication, the outlet writes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Background: <\/strong>The long-term agreement covers the development of the port and will allow India to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2b183644-00ca-41d7-a9ea-13d831b2518e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">develop<\/a> the Shahid Beheshti Terminal in the port.<\/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\/arbitration\/\">arbitration<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\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\/ports\/\">PORTS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/shipping-maritime\/\">SHIPPING + 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=\"73059\" 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=\"73059\">\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\">Shipping + Maritime<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/08\/28\/mawani-rotterdam-port-ink-partnership-on-port-corporatization\/\">\r\n                            Mawani + Rotterdam Port ink partnership on port corporatization                        <\/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\/08\/28\/mawani-rotterdam-port-ink-partnership-on-port-corporatization\/\" 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 two bodies will work to outsource terminal operations to private sector players while retaining government overwatch and ownership in a framework referred to as \u201cport corporatization.\u201d The widely-applied business model looks to up efficiency and productivity at ports while also boosting private sector experience and abilities. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> They will also cooperate in other areas: <\/strong> Smart ports, human capital development, knowledge sharing, and performance optimization are all targets for collaboration, the statement said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Last month saw KSA\u2019s port regulator <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/1c7c35f9-8c4d-4610-b987-60c46c5a8009\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ink a similar agreement<\/a><\/strong><strong> with Port of Antwerp International (PAI): <\/strong> The agreement looks to boost cooperation on port optimization, digitization, and capacity building.<\/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\/mawani\/\">Mawani<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\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\/rotterdam-port\/\">Rotterdam Port<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/shipping-maritime\/\">SHIPPING + 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=\"73061\" 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=\"73061\">\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\">Trade<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/08\/28\/brics-admits-six-new-member-states\/\">\r\n                            Brics admits six new member states                        <\/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\/08\/28\/brics-admits-six-new-member-states\/\" 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 question of expansion had topped the agenda for the three-day Brics summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the newswire wrote.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Not everyone was on the same page, however: <\/strong>Negotiations between member states on the question of expansion reportedly \u201cwent into the eleventh hour,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/brics-leaders-weigh-expansion-criteria-with-blocs-future-balance-2023-08-23\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> wrote separately. Despite all member countries publicly expressing a willingness to grow the bloc, there were significant differences in terms of who to admit and when. Attempts to reach a consensus were also complicated by considerable differences between member nations in terms of economic scale and foreign policy stance. The body\u2019s decision-making process, which gives each member state de facto veto power, also stalled efforts to reach a consensus, the newswire wrote. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> China + Russia were strongly for expansion: <\/strong>China \u2014 the bloc\u2019s most powerful member \u2014 levied strongly for expansion as it looks to challenge the West\u2019s economic dominance globally. Moscow was also keen to admit new partners as the Putin administration looks to break out of the isolation imposed on it due to the war in Ukraine, Reuters explained. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> India + Brazil were less keen: <\/strong> India is wary of growing Chinese influence within the bloc, and both Brazil and India have been striving for better relations with the West and are therefore opposed to efforts that will see the platform positioned as a counterweight to the US and G7, Reuters reported. India\u2019s misgivings had led to delays in negotiations as the country\u2019s Prime Minister Narendra Modi came up with last-minute changes to proposed requirements for future members.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Iran is happy: <\/strong> Brics\u2019 decision to admit Iran was received with great enthusiasm by Iranian policymakers. In a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MhmmdJamshidi\/status\/1694618652438360227\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>, the Iranian president's Deputy Chief of Staff for Political Affairs Mohammad Jamshidi referred to the step as \u201chistoric\u201d and as a \u201cstrategic victory\u201d for Iran.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> What will happen to BRICS\u2019 name? Nothing, probably. <\/strong>Brics \u2014 an acronym originally coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O\u2019Neill \u2014 will probably not change its name to reflect new members, a South African diplomat told Russia\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tass.com\/world\/1664463\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">TASS<\/a> news agency. \u201cEveryone knows Brics,\u201d the diplomat said.<\/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\/brics\/\">BRICS<\/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                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"73063 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"73063\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/08\/28\/73063\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-73063\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-73063 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hassanallam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2023\/7\/825.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/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    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"73064\" 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=\"73064\">\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\/08\/28\/malaysian-companies-on-board-for-iraq-reconstruction\/\">\r\n                            Malaysian companies on board for Iraq reconstruction                        <\/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\/08\/28\/malaysian-companies-on-board-for-iraq-reconstruction\/\" 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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This visit comes as the two nations look to expand cooperation in various sectors. Malaysia is also set to reopen its embassy in Baghdad after a two-decade closure within two weeks, Iraq\u2019s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein confirmed during a press conference with Kadir, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ina.iq\/eng\/28253-foreign-minister-malaysia-has-decided-to-reopen-its-embassy-in-baghdad.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">INA<\/a> reports. The two leaders discussed several issues, including facilitating entry visas, economic ties, potential investments in Iraq, the potential for increased exports of goods and commodities to Iraq, as well as collaborations in sectors such as air travel, energy and tourism. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> ALSO WORTH KNOWING- <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Algeria <\/strong>\u2019s Chamber of Commerce and Industry has inked an agreement withits <strong> South African <\/strong> counterpart to establish a <strong> joint business council<\/strong>. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aps.dz\/en\/economy\/48582-algeria-south-africa-ink-mou-on-creation-of-joint-business-council\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">APS<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong> Iraq\u2019s Transport Minister Razzaq Al Saadawi <\/strong>discussed with <strong> Bulgaria\u2019s <\/strong><strong> ambassador <\/strong>to Iraq new <strong> transport investments<\/strong>, and cooperation in exchanging expertise to serve in boosting the countries transport sectors and economic relations. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mot.iraq\/posts\/pfbid0Hvu8nXcxi8SciGmV7xbmZiDsJVAgF5ypEdRfGCRiVSKJcVBdUGMQnrwAdHxCKhFul\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry statement<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong> Qatari Prime Minister <\/strong> Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with his<strong> Singaporaen counterpart <\/strong> to discuss <strong> boosting bilateral trade ties <\/strong>between both countries. 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Riyadh Air will not directly rival gulf giants like Qatar Airways, Dubai\u2019s Emirates, and Abu Dhabi\u2019s Etihad, which have grown by providing connecting flights through their major home airports to various global destinations, Douglas said. Instead, Riyadh Air will instead focus on serving travelers to and from Saudi Arabia. Last March, the company announced its first order of 39 Boeing 787 jets, with options for 33 others, aiming to serve over 100 destinations by the end of the decade. Riyadh Air is expecting to receive its first 11 jets from Boeing in 2025. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong> Masdar + ZeroAvia collaborate on hydrogen production for aircrafts: <\/strong>UAE state-owned renewables giant Masdar inked an agreement with US-based hydrogen-electric aircraft developer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zeroavia.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ZeroAvia<\/a> to explore hydrogen production and supply projects for aircraft, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zeroavia.com\/zeroavia-masdar-partnership\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. As part of the partnership , ZeroAvia will refuel its zero-emission aircrafts at commercial airports by 2030, with plans for a first hydrogen-fueled commercial flight by 2025. The companies will initially establish clean flight operations in North America and Europe, with plans to later expand operations in the UAE. The UAE government has set a target to produce <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/323aa611-e4ad-4b79-9356-756cbe0a1e35\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">1.4 mn tons of hydrogen annually<\/a> by 2031 before increasing its production capacity tenfold to 14-22 mn tons by 2050. Masdar aims to reach an annual 1 mn ton <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/53701f25-7e73-45d7-abeb-3a954978d785\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">green hydrogen production<\/a> volume by the end of the decade.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> E-COMMERCE- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Talabat pro launches in Bahrain: <\/strong>Delivery platform Talabat has launched a new subscription service, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.talabat.com\/uae\/campaign\/pro\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Talabat pro<\/a>, in Bahrain, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradearabia.com\/news\/RET_412609.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Trade Arabia<\/a> reports. The service will provide exclusive benefits to its customers, such as unlimited deliveries without charge from selected vendors and restaurants, for a monthly fee of BHD 2.5 or BHD 2 per month as part of a yearly plan, the outlet writes. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> DHL receives Volvo electric truck from Al Futtaim: <\/strong>Al Futtaim Automotives has delivered a Volvo Heavy-Duty Electric Truck to logistics player DHL, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlFuttaimAutomotive\/videos\/6435943043186357\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The truck is set to operate in Dubai and serve as a pre-carriage solution for the Etihad Rail system. Al Futtaim delivered its first Volvo truck to Unilever a few weeks ago as part of a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/39aa94c2-f3be-466a-847f-7a3839ad9566\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">joint initiative<\/a> to roll out EVs as part of Unilever\u2019s last-mile delivery fleet in the UAE. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> ENERGY- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Iraq + Turkmenistan agree to tentative gas agreement: <\/strong>The Iraqi oil minister\u2019s undersecretary Ezzat Saber announced that a government delegation, including officials from various ministries, conducted meetings with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f3b69c2a-2971-4aca-b982-d303c0d38421\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkmenistan\u2019s<\/a> gas sector representatives and reached a preliminary gas import agreement, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ina.iq\/eng\/28252-iraq-and-turkmenistan-agree-in-principle-on-the-import-of-gas.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">INA<\/a> reports. The agreement involves importing gas to fuel electric power plants. A memorandum of cooperation is in the works, expected to be finalized by year-end, which will detail the proposed quantities. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Israel has approved an increase in natural gas exports to Egypt<\/strong>, Israeli Energy Minister Israel Katz announced, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishpress.com\/news\/business-economy\/israel-approves-increase-in-natural-gas-exports-to-egypt\/2023\/08\/24\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Jewish Press<\/a> reports. The gas will come from Israel\u2019s Tamar natural gas field, which is owned and operated by a consortium of international companies including Isramco, Chevron, Mubadala Energy, Tamar Petroleum, Dor Gas, and Everest. Israel will raise gas exports to Egypt by an additional 38.7 bcm over the next 11 years, according to the ministry. This could later be <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/c08bc0ac-2dd6-4c8e-95b3-c3a8cb6003a6\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">increased to 44 bcm<\/a>. Egypt imported <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.globes.co.il\/en\/article-egypt-pressing-israel-to-increase-gas-exports-1001453486\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">4.62 bcm of gas<\/a> from Israel last year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Timeline: <\/strong> Egypt aims to boost imports of Israeli gas by over 30% this October, which coincides with decreased domestic demand in Israel, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asharqbusiness.com\/article\/53595\/%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AA%D8%B2%D9%85-%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A5%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D9%84-31-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A3%D9%83%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%B1\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a> reported. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Iran + Armenia mull streamlined border controls for road freight: <\/strong> Tehran and Yerevan are holding talks on cutting tariffs and rolling out e-customs procedures for crossborder truck movements, state-aligned <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tasnimnews.com\/en\/news\/2023\/08\/26\/2946984\/talks-underway-between-iran-armenia-to-adjust-transit-fees\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tasnim<\/a> reported. The measures look to boost trade between both countries, as well as transit via the Aras Free Zone on the Iran-Armenia border, Tasnim reported, citing chairman of Iran\u2019s Supreme Council of Freetrade-Industrial and Special Economic Zones Hojjatollah Abdolmaleki. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> STORAGE + WAREHOUSING- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Bahrain is looking to boost its food security with a new BHD 20 mn silos project, <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alwatannews.net\/Business\/article\/1079454\/%D8%AE%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9-%D9%8A%D8%AC%D8%B9%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%B2%D8%A7-%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%88%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D9%85%D8%AD-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%82%D8%A9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Alwatan<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alwatannews.net\/Business\/article\/1079454\/%D8%AE%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9-%D9%8A%D8%AC%D8%B9%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%B2%D8%A7-%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%88%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D9%85%D8%AD-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%82%D8%A9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a> reports, citing Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Food Committee Chairman Khaled Al Amin. The silos project aims to position Bahrain as a main distributor of Russian wheat regionally, Al Amin added. Economic studies for the project have been finalized with the implementation of the project still requiring several arrangements between both countries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> ALSO WORTH KNOWING- <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Netherlands-based shipbuilding company <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.damen.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Damen Shipyards Group<\/a><\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.damen.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a> has delivered a new <strong> Shoalbuster 3209 vessel <\/strong> \u2014 dubbed Al Mirfa \u2014 to AD Port\u2019s subsidiary <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safeen.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Safeen Group<\/a><\/strong>. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.damen.com\/insights-center\/news\/damen-shipyards-completes-new-shoalbuster-3209-for-safeen-group\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Press Release<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong> Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the emirate\u2019s low cost airline introduced a new Abu Dhabi to <\/strong><strong> Lar route <\/strong> with three weekly flights, starting 14 September, expanding its destinations to 33. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/air-arabia-abu-dhabi-introduces-new-route-to-lar-in-iran-t7humstk\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Press release<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The <strong> Dubai Maritime Authority of the Ports, Customs, and Freezone <\/strong><strong> Corporation <\/strong>will launch a campaign over the next few months to strengthen the <strong> consumer rights of traders and beneficial cargo owners<\/strong>. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303189656\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WAM<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The <strong> Iraqi Oil Tanker Company <\/strong> has received a <strong> new tanker <\/strong> with 31ktonnes of capacity, with officials expressing the company\u2019s intention tobuild a new fleet. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oil.gov.iq\/?page=1642\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong> Iraqi national carrier Iraq Airways received a new Airbus A220-300<\/strong>, with crewmen from the carrier conducting the delivery flight between Oslo and Baghdad International Airport. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mot.iraq\/posts\/pfbid031XMFUEpJxkb7JMgBqH4RmEDZcrSENsFbsixd6hoxSUC1dwKRY6k5BtqCFpBtcRMKl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong> Iraq\u2019s Transport Ministry has received the fifth and final Airbus A220 aircraft <\/strong> as part of a contract with Airbus. The aircraft will join Iraqi Airways\u2019 fleet. 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The manufacturer of the fuselages, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritaero.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Spirit Aerosystems<\/a>, said that since it relies on various suppliers for the aft pressure bulkhead, only some units are affected. It also stressed that the issue does not compromise flight safety and airlines can continue using the planes. However, inspections to determine how many aircraft are affected and completing the required reworks will delay near-term deliveries, Boeing said. This is the latest in a series of manufacturing issues the company has recently disclosed as it increases production to meet high demand. The problem could hinder Boeing's plan to deliver 400 to 450 Max jets this year. As of July, Airbus is outpacing Boeing in terms of deliveries for 2023, having handed over 381 planes compared Boeing\u2019s 309.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Hungary eyes extension of EU\u2019s Ukraine grain import ban: <\/strong> Hungary wants an EU ban on the domestic sale of Ukrainian grains that is set to expire on 15 September extended beyond that date, threatening a national import ban otherwise, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/hungary-wants-eu-extend-ukrainian-grains-import-ban-beyond-sept-15-2023-08-24\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported, citing statements by Hungarian officials. May saw the EU allow Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia to ban domestic sales of Ukrainian grain to protect local producers while permitting transit for export to other states. The ban is set to expire next month and the group of five central European states are lobbying for its extension until year\u2019s end at the least, the newswire wrote.<\/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\/around-the-world\/\">AROUND THE WORLD<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/boeing\/\">Boeing<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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                           <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-73070\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-73070 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\t\t<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> Calendar<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">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>27 August (Sunday): Last day for companies to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alqabas.com\/article\/5917437-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A6%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%81-%D8%A3%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%83-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1\" style=\"\">bid<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> for the construction tender for Kuwait\u2019s Mubarak Al Kabeer Port.<\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\"> 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>September: Hassan Allam Utilities + Agility to open <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/491ecae1-659e-4c72-a549-deeca6466174\" style=\"\">Yanmu East logistics park<\/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>4-6 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi-smic.com\/\" style=\"\">The Sustainable Maritime Industry Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Ritz Carlton, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.<\/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, UAE.<\/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, Saudi Arabia. <\/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, UK.<\/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>11-15 September (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/londoninternationalshippingweek.com\/\" style=\"\">London International Shipping Week 2023<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, International Maritime Organization, London, UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12 September (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itln.in\/events\/globalpharma2023\/\" style=\"\">Global Pharma Logistics Summit 2023<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, ITC Maratha, Mumbai, India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-19 September (Monday<\/span><span>-Tuesday<\/span><span>): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.enterprise.news\/\" style=\"\">Enterprise Finance Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, St. Regis Hotel, Cairo, Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-20 September (Tuesday-Wednesday): Economist Impact\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.economist.com\/global-trade-week\/?RefID=Googlesearchtag&utm_source=ppc&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=global-trade-week-2023&utm_content=Googlesearchtag&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwcv25ef0gAMVxNXeCh2SQQJ2EAEYASAAEgK4h_D_BwE\" style=\"\">Global Trade and Supply Chain Summit<\/a><\/span><span>, The Address Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-21 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudimaritimecongress.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Saudi Maritime Congress<\/a><\/span><span>, Dhahran Expo, Damman, Saudi Arabia.<\/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, UAE.<\/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>, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, <\/span><span>UAE.<\/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): Agriculture Horticulture Development Board\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahdb.org.uk\/news\/trade-mission-to-kuwait-set-to-boost-uk-meat-export-opportunities-in-middle-eastern-market\" style=\"\">trade mission<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> to Kuwait.<\/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>26-28 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americas.breakbulk.com\/home\" style=\"\">Breakbulk Americas<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas. <\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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>Egypt\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sczone.eg\/\" style=\"\">Suez Canal Economic Zone<\/a><\/span><span> (SCZone) goes on a roadshow to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sczone.eg\/sczone-receives-the-korean-ambassador-to-discuss-preparation-for-an-upcoming-promotional-tour\/\" style=\"\">South Korea<\/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>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>10-12 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coollogisticsresources.com\/15th-cool-logistics-global-2023\/\" style=\"\">Cool Logistics Global 2023<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Genoa Stock Exchange, Genoa, Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16-17 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duqm23.opaz.gov.om\/\" style=\"\">Duqm Economic Forum<\/a><\/span><span>, Crowne Plaza, Duqm, Oman.<\/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=\"\">ICASM 2023<\/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 Oct-2 Nov (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xlprojects.net\/meeting\/xlp-agm-2023\/\" style=\"\">XLP AGM 2023<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Barcelona, Spain. <\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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>15-17 November (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.df-alliance.com\/events\/global-freight-summit\" style=\"\">Global Freight Summit 2023<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Coca Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-17 November (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaiairshow.aero\/dubai-airshow-2023-registration?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnrmlBhDHARIsADJ5b_mjD0l3EWpN08DVVI5axMlTTCljLWH7opPMHw05eUAgTXI2Ke7GOIQaAuQVEALw_wcB\" style=\"\">Dubai Airshow<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Center, UAE.<\/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, UAE.<\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">21-23 November (Tuesday-Thursday): Touchdown Middle East, Gulf Hotel, Bahrain.<\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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:400;\">Before the end of the year: The first phase of the Ain Sokhna port redevelopment will wrap. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1Q 2024: Construction of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Agility\/status\/1664177888365535232?cxt=HHwWgICz8Zy-rJguAAAA\" style=\"\">phase 3<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of Agility\u2019s logistic park in Abidjan, C\u00f4te d'Ivoire to be completed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1H 2024: Work is scheduled to begin on the 162 km Rasht-Astara railway in Iran. <\/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>13th <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303180396\" style=\"\">World Trade Organization Ministerial 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>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, UAE.<\/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, South Africa. <\/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, 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;\">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, Hong Kong.<\/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;\">, Hotel 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style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303182029\" style=\"\">Annual International Conference and Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Bari, Italy.<\/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 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-15 November (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><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;\">, Sakhir Airbase, Bahrain.<\/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 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