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post-73790 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-what-were-tracking-today tag-aviation tag-bahrain tag-enterprise-logistics tag-iraq tag-jordan tag-oil tag-trade tag-uae tag-what-were-tracking-today wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2023\/9\/.914e81dd-2a67-4c63-b155-d6e8ac9de493.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Good morning, lovely people. <\/strong>We\u2019re closing out the week today with a much busier issue, as the newsflow finally recovers from a long slump. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- Saudi Arabia\u2019s cabinet has greenlit a project to link the kingdom to Kuwait via a 111km railway<\/strong>. Over in Qatar, state energy firm QatarEnergy has made a blockbuster acquisition of 14 LNG carriers from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. <\/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\"><strong> HAPPENING TODAY- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Jordan\u2019s army has downed two drones carrying methamphetamine across the <\/strong><strong> border with Syria<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/jordan-downs-two-drones-carrying-drugs-syria-army-statement-2023-09-26\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Jordan blames Iranian-backed militias in southern Syria for increased drug smuggling operations across its border.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a><strong> I <\/strong><strong> raq\u2019s national carrier <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iraqiairways.co.uk\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Iraqi Airways<\/a><\/strong><strong> wi <\/strong><strong> ll resume direct flights between Baghdad <\/strong><strong> and Moscow on 30 September<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iraqinews.com\/iraq\/iraqi-airways-to-resume-direct-flights-between-baghdad-moscow\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Iraqi news<\/a> reports. The carrier will operate two flights weekly to Moscow. The airline is also expected to begin operating flights to Oman, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China, the outlet quotes Iraqi Airways Director General Manaf Abdel Monem as saying.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The airline has been making moves to expand: <\/strong> Manaf <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/0745b4c4-e818-4221-9cdc-06ad8dc7ef4e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">recently<\/a> met with Canadian Ambassador to Iraq Gregory Galligan to discuss lifting an EU ban on the carrier. The carrier has also recently added <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ff75a0c7-f32f-4f3f-a85f-651adbb182cb\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">two<\/a> Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to its fleet and aims to add <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6a5fcd1d-5986-4eda-a186-a3572164f885\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">31 new aircraft<\/a> by 2027.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Dubai\u2019s Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a <\/strong><strong> set of new proje <\/strong><strong> cts <\/strong><strong> across sectors like transport, aviation<\/strong>, urban planning and health care, Emirati news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303202596\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WAM<\/a> reports. The project comes as part of the third phase of its \u201cDubai 10X\u201d initiative, which aims to position the emirate as a world leader, and focuses on innovative and unconventional projects and initiatives on a global scale, WAM writes. The projects are poised to \u201cstreamline and expedite transportation,\u201d enhance the travel experience at Dubai\u2019s airports, and establish a robust healthcare system, Al Maktoum commented. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> DATA POINT- <\/strong><strong> Bahrain\u2019s trade deficit narrowed to BD 39 mn in August<\/strong>, according to data from its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iga.gov.bh\/en\/article\/bahrain-exports-bd416-million-worth-of-products-of-national-origins-during-august-2022\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Information and e-government authority<\/a>. The country\u2019s imports rose 3% y-o-y to BD 534 mn during the month, while exports rose 8% y-o-y to BD 416 mn, according to the data. The three countries Bahrain exported the biggest amounts to were Saudi Arabia, the US and the Netherlands.<\/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> MARKET WATCH- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Mideast-Asia oil shipping rates rebound, but analysts say it\u2019s unlikely to last: <\/strong>Output supply cuts led by Saudi Arabia are expected to cap oil shipping freight rates for Middle Eastern crude oil to Asia for the remainder of the year, despite a recent rebound from a 19-month low in September, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/mideast-asia-oil-shipping\/mideast-asia-oil-shipping-rates-rebound-capped-by-opec-supply-cuts-idINL4N3B20J2\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> cites industry sources as saying. With Saudi crude exports rebounding back to July levels this month as Saudi Arabia fulfills its October deliveries, VLCC rates had also improved, but they are unlikely to meet the levels of 4Q 2022 as supply cuts begin to take effect and as demand from China eases, the outlet cites Oil Brokerage Global Head of Shipping Research Anoop Singh as saying. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> China\u2019s <\/strong><strong> oil exports are expected to rise in October: <\/strong>China is expected to experience a surge in fuel products next month as state-owned refiners are taking advantage of lucrative margins and a recovery in international flights, which has led to heightened Western demand, according to analysts and industry sources cited by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/china\/china-may-boost-oct-fuel-exports-robust-margins-flight-recovery-2023-09-27\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. Fuel exports are forecasted to reach 4.02 mn tonnes in October, up from just 2.38 mn tonnes in September, according to Kpler data cited by Reuters. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> NON-LOGISTICS REGIONAL HEADLINES- <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Egypt: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/english.eximbank.gov.cn\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">China Eximbank<\/a> is reportedly set to extend Egypt a USD 400 mn loan for the light rail transit (LRT) system. The loan will be earmarked for the third phase of the LRT, which will include four stations across 20.4 km. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/462rc74\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong> KSA: <\/strong>PIF-backed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lucidmotors.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Lucid Group<\/a> has opened its first-ever international car manufacturing facility in King Abdullah Economic City, which will have capacity to assemble 5k Lucid vehicles annually, with plans to ramp up capacity to 155k electric vehicles annually in the long term. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ir.lucidmotors.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/lucid-group-makes-history-saudi-arabia-it-opens-countrys-first\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Press release<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong> UAE: <\/strong>Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has partnered with Sharjah Islamic Bank to streamline and facilitate greater access to IPO subscriptions for investors, by simplifying processes of obtaining national investor numbers, setting up trading accounts for the bank's clients, and eliminating the need for paperwork. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303202546\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WAM<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?ref=saved&v=1729635654151001\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Engineering Export Council of Egypt<\/a><\/strong><strong> (EEC) will lead a trade mission <\/strong><strong> consisting of 22 Egyptian companies to Iraq from 23 to 29 September. <\/strong>The delegation will tour Erbil and Baghdad. The participating companies, which operate across various sectors of the engineering industry, will be looking to secure export agreements with the Iraqi market. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The 20th edition of <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/automechanika-dubai.ae.messefrankfurt.com\/dubai\/en\/facts-figures.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Automechanika Dubai<\/a><\/strong><strong> is set t <\/strong><strong> o take place on 2-4 October in Dubai <\/strong><strong> World Trade Center. <\/strong>The event functions as a trading hub for automotive players in regions facing accessibility challenges, including the MENA region, Asia and CIS nations. More than 1k exhibitors from over 53 countries will attend the event, with almost 43k trade visitors from 145 countries joining. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7107634052244860928\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Total Freight Worldwide\u2019s Fresh Summit 2023<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place in Madrid, Spain on 4 <\/strong><strong> October<\/strong>, where participants will discuss the latest trends in transportation of perishable cargo.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> A <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/english.aawsat.com\/business\/4551201-saudi-turkish-trade-summit-set-istanbul-october\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi-Turkish Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> is scheduled to take place in Istanbul, Turkey on 8-12 October. <\/strong>Organized by the T\u00fcrkiye Exporters Assembly in coordination with the Turkish Commerce Ministry, the summit will be attended by Turkish exporters and 70 members of Saudi Arabia\u2019s Riyadh Chamber of Commerce. The participants will also include representatives from an array of sectors including food, non-ferrous metals, textiles, ready-made garments, chemicals, and furniture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gcc-turkiye.net\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">GCC-T\u00fcrkiye Economic Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> is set to take place on 11-13 November in \u00c7\u0131ra\u011fan <\/strong><strong> Palace Kempinski Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey. <\/strong>The event will cover trade, investment and finance, energy, infrastructure, transportation and logistics, industry, tourism, agriculture and food, and sports sectors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong> Saudi Arabia\u2019s cabinet <\/strong><strong> greenlit a S <\/strong><strong> audi-Kuwait rail link project on Tuesday<\/strong>, Kuwaiti news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kuna.net.kw\/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=3111865&language=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">KUNA<\/a> reports. The Saudi Transport and Logistics Services Ministry had been tasked to negotiate with Kuwait for a draft agreement for the project, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/world\/middle-east\/saudi-council-of-ministers-approves-railway-pact-with-kuwait-lfo96xld\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Arab Times<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> About the project: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/8e1d0acd-168c-42d5-94c2-43a0e774ca64\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The railway<\/a>, which will be used by freight and passenger trains, is a single track line spanning 111km from the Nuwaiseeb Port on Saudi Arabia\u2019s northern border with Kuwait to Al Shadadiyah in Kuwait.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Background: <\/strong>Saudi Arabia\u2019s state-owned national railway firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sar.com.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Railway Company<\/a> and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my.gov.sa\/wps\/portal\/snp\/agencies\/agencyDetails\/AC380\/!ut\/p\/z0\/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfIjo8zivQIsTAwdDQz9LQwNzQwCnS0tXPwMvYwNDAz0g1Pz9L30o_ArAppiVOTr7JuuH1WQWJKhm5mXlq8f4ehsbGGgX5DtHg4ASLjhlg!!\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Transport General Authority<\/a> in May tapped French transport and mobility engineering company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Systra<\/a> to complete the feasibility study for the project. The study will also cover the passenger terminal, cargo yard, and border facility at Saudi Arabia, and will see Systra provide estimates for the costs of construction, operations, and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> REMEMBER- <\/strong><strong> GCC countries are working on a 2.1k km railway linking the six member states together. <\/strong> The proposed project is expected to cost over USD 15 bn, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alweeam.com.sa\/952472\/%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%8B-%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%B7%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B6%D9%85-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B9-%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B1\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Weeam<\/a>. Although the project was initially ratified in 2009, progress had been delayed for several years, with feasibility and traffic studies just recently being <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/847bf778-b996-4a1f-a5f9-e97044ba2ecb\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">completed<\/a>. 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The acquisition kicks off the second phase of QatarEnergy\u2019s ambitious vessel acquisition program. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The vessels ordered look to support long-term fleet replacement requirements and keep pace with LNG production <\/strong>as capacity ramps up with the North Field LNG expansion and Golden Pass LNG export projects, the statement said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> REMEMBER- <\/strong> We first got wind of the contracts when South Korean outlets reported in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e893a05b-1d98-4536-b327-6b4fc315259d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">June<\/a> that QatarEnergy was in talks with South Korea\u2019s \u201cBig 3\u201d shipbuilding companies \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/english.hhi.co.kr\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">HD Hyundai Heavy 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target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/oil-and-gas\/iraq-approves-126bln-for-basra-oil-pipeline-project-eo6rh3sc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Zawya<\/a> cites Iraqi outlets as saying. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> ICYMI- <\/strong>Funds for the Sealine 3 project were approved back in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iraqoilreport.com\/news\/cabinet-suspends-approval-of-major-oil-export-expansion-45830\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">June<\/a>, but have since been held by the Finance Ministry. They have now been allocated as part of the Oil Ministry\u2019s planned budget for investments for the next three years, according to the statement. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> What we know: <\/strong> The funds will be put towards construction of two pipelines as part of the project dubbed Sealine 3, which includes the rehabilitation of the Khor Al Amaya oil export terminal, and of a new marine platform in Basra port, the outlet writes. The subsea oil export pipeline project is reported to be carried out by Dutch dredging, maritime, and infrastructure leader <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/boskalis.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Boskalis<\/a>, the outlet adds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The expected impact: <\/strong>Theproject will allow Iraq to increase oil production by 500k barrels per day (bbl \/d) and avoid the loss of some 2 mn bbl \/ d if these projects are not executed, Zawya quotes officials as saying.<\/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\/exports\/\">exports<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/iraq\/\">Iraq<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/oil\/\">oil<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/projects\/\">PROJECTS<\/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=\"73800\" 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=\"73800\">\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\">Storage + Warehousing<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/09\/28\/prostar-capital-sells-oil-storage-terminal-at-fujairah-to-mm\/\">\r\n                            Prostar Capital sells oil storage terminal at Fujairah to M&amp;M                        <\/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\/09\/28\/prostar-capital-sells-oil-storage-terminal-at-fujairah-to-mm\/\" 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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GTIF is located in UAE\u2019s Fujairah Port \u2014 which is among the world\u2019s largest bunkering hubs \u2014 and has a capacity of some 350k cubic meters. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> What M&M said: <\/strong> \u201cBy increasing our presence in the Middle East, this acquisition, which illustrates our long-term direction and continued strategic portfolio expansion, provides the infrastructure for enhanced access to both growing and established markets,\" CEO and Group Founder at M&M Murtaza Lakhani said in statements carried by the release.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> This doesn\u2019t mark Prostar\u2019s complete exit from Fujairah: <\/strong>It still owns 40% of GTIF's neighboring 1.2 mn [cubic meter] bulk liquid storage facility, Fujairah Oil Terminal, Senior Managing Director Dave Noakes said in statements carried by the release. <\/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\/energy\/\">energy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/oil\/\">oil<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/storage-warehousing-2\/\">storage + warehousing<\/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=\"73802\" 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=\"73802\">\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\">Kudos<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/09\/28\/regional-logistics-firms-receive-accolades-at-the-logistics-transport-awards-dnata-gets-iata-environmental-management-certification-plus-etihad-airways-gets-five-star-rating\/\">\r\n                            Regional logistics firms receive accolades at the Logistics &amp; Transport Awards  + Dnata gets IATA environmental management certification. 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The highlights: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> DP World got three: <\/strong>DP World was awarded the \u201cterminal operator of the year\u201d award in recognition of Jebel Ali port; the \u201cinternational freight forwarder of the year\u201d award; and the \u201ctech solutions provider in logistics & supply chain\u201d award in recognition of the work of its subsidiary <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaitrade.ae\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Trade<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li><strong> Mawani took two: <\/strong>The Saudi Ports Authority received the customer experience excellence award, and the port of the year award in recognition of Jeddah Islamic Port; <\/li>\n<li><strong> As did global Logistics outfit <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.als.aero\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ALS Logistics Services<\/a><\/strong>, which was recognized as logistics innovator of the year and unique solutions provider of the year;<\/li>\n<li><strong> Dubai\u2019s Transcorp Logistics <\/strong> received the express logistics provider of the year as well as the last mile company of the year awards;<\/li>\n<li><strong> FedEx <\/strong> was awarded the logistics company of the year award; <\/li>\n<li>Trucking startup <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/trukker.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Trukker<\/a><\/strong> received the freight operator of the year award;<\/li>\n<li>Dubai-based 3PL provider <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsldubai.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Logistics Solutions<\/a><\/strong> (GLS) received the 3PL company of the year award;<\/li>\n<li><strong> Dubai Industrial City <\/strong> was recognized as the leading manufacturing and logistics hub, while <strong> Dubai South <\/strong> was recognized as global hub of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Dubai-based <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dnata.com\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dnata<\/a><\/strong><strong> became the first <\/strong><strong> combined air services provider to obtain the <\/strong><strong> International Air Transport Association\u2019 (IATA) environmental management certification<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dnata.com\/media-centre\/dnata-is-first-combined-air-services-provider-to-receive-iatas-environmental-management-certification-ienva\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The certificate evaluates the dedication of aviation players, including airlines, airports, cargo handling facilities, freight forwarders, and ramp handlers, to continuously strengthen their environmental and sustainability performance. IATA\u2019s assesment included 74 mandatory and all three optional modules which examined Dnata\u2019s sustainability practices and initiatives across its UAE operations. Dnata\u2019s baggage technology and logistics company \u2014 Dubz \u2014 was also awarded the certification. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Etihad Airways has earned its third consecutive five-star rating Ap <\/strong><strong> ex award: <\/strong> The UAE\u2019s national airline, Etihad Airways, has been rated as a five star global airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (Apex) for its third consecutive year at the Apex awards ceremony in California, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303200706#:~:text=Etihad%20Airways%20earns%203rd%20consecutive%20five%2Dstar%20rating%20at%20APEX%20award,-Previous&text=ABU%20DHABI%2C%2022nd%20September%2C%202023,for%20the%20third%20consecutive%20year.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Emirates news agency<\/a>(WAM) reports. The award is based on passenger feedback and insights gathered in partnership with travel-organizing app Tripit from Concur, and is awarded independently by a professional external auditing company, WAM writes. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/kudos\/\">KUDOS<\/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\/transport\/\">transport<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/trucking\/\">trucking<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/uae\/\">UAE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <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=\"73804\" 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=\"73804\">\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\">Diplomacy<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/09\/28\/qatar-south-korea-eye-boosting-shipbuilding-energy-supply-chains-iraq-vows-to-look-for-resolution-for-khor-abdullah-dispute-with-kuwait\/\">\r\n                            Qatar, South Korea eye boosting shipbuilding, energy supply chains + Iraq vows to look for resolution for Khor Abdullah dispute with Kuwait                        <\/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\/09\/28\/qatar-south-korea-eye-boosting-shipbuilding-energy-supply-chains-iraq-vows-to-look-for-resolution-for-khor-abdullah-dispute-with-kuwait\/\" 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 pair discussed pursuing new partnerships in renewable energy, hydrogen and ammonia production and use, technology, and peer-to-peer exchanges, the statement 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> Iraq want <\/strong><strong> s to overcome dispute with Kuwait over marine navigation: <\/strong>Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani said Iraq is ready to resolve the dispute with Kuwait over marine navigation in the Khor Abdullah waterway, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pmo.iq\/?article=719\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> by the PM\u2019s office. The PM said the country is looking for a viable solution that aligns with both its constitution and international law, according to Reuters. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> REMEMBER- <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/edition\/logistics\/2ffb8d41-68db-43dd-b1d7-a50f93905ca7\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Earlier this month<\/a>, the Supreme Court in Iraq ruled <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/digitallibrary.un.org\/record\/166603?ln=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the 1993 agreement<\/a> governing the waterway was unconstitutional because it should have been ratified by a two-thirds majority of the Iraqi parliament rather than a simple majority. GCC countries, along with the US, have since been <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/97b0c0a4-e45c-4c5b-a64c-22fe6285d1d0\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">calling<\/a> for a clear resolution to address the potential negative repercussions of the annulment of the law. <\/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> Emirati Foreign Trade Minister <\/strong>Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and <strong> the Netherlands\u2019 <\/strong><strong> Prime Minister <\/strong>Mark Rutte discussed cooperating on smart mobility, as well as renewable energy, the space industry, AI, and agri-tech. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303202129\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WAM<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong> Saudi Transport and Logistics Services Deputy Minister <\/strong> Rameeh Al Rameeh held talks with <strong> Pakistani Communications Deputy Minister <\/strong> Mohammad Khurram Agha during <strong> the <\/strong><strong> Global Sustainable Transport Forum <\/strong> in Beijing to discuss<strong> strengthening logistics <\/strong>and <strong> transportation ties<\/strong>. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7112116114490318848\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong> Bahrain\u2019s Transportation and Telecommunications <\/strong><strong> Minister <\/strong> Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi met with <strong> China\u2019s Director of Civil Aviation Administration <\/strong> Zhong Chibing during the <strong> Global Sustainable Transport Forum <\/strong> in China to <strong> discuss cooperation <\/strong> in <strong> civil aviation <\/strong> and <strong> developing air and logistics services <\/strong>between the two countries. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bna.bh\/en\/TransportationMinistermeetsChineseCivilAviationAdministrationDirector.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDnXA2MEA5Wtd6qOXZvPFGIM%3d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bahrain News Agency<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong> UAE Energy and Infrastructure Minister <\/strong> Suhail Al Mazrouei met with <strong> Chinese <\/strong><strong> Transport Minister <\/strong> Li Xiaoping during the <strong> Global Sustainable Transport Forum <\/strong> in Beijing to discuss <strong> boosting cooperation <\/strong>in<strong> transport <\/strong>and <strong> logistics<\/strong>. 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The World Trade Monitor, published by the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis, shows that volumes declined 3.2% y-o-y during the month, accelerating from June when trade fell 2.4%. This is the most severe fall since mid-2020 when global supply chains were suffering through the wave of covid-19 lockdowns across the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Driving the trend: <\/strong>Sharply higher interest rates across the world, higher inflation, and increased domestic spending on services post-lockdown.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> A gloomier forecast: <\/strong> The figures are likely to add to the concerns that a slowdown in global growth could accelerate in the coming months. Industry experts anticipate trade volumes to continue to weaken: S&P Global\u2019s PMIs for the US, the eurozone and the UK have all signaled a sharp contraction in August and September.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> S <\/strong><strong> AF prices likely to stay high, IATA chief says: <\/strong>Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) prices are more likely to stay more expensive than kerosene even in the face of large-scale production kicks, but the cost won\u2019t deter airlines from meeting their carbon emissions targets, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/iata-head-says-price-sustainable-fuel-likely-remain-high-2023-09-27\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> quotes <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/training\/aboutus\/celebrating-50-years\/new-courses-new-skills\/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TRX004-Consideration-Generic&utm_term=PM2-new-copy&utm_content=IATA+New+Skills&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpc-oBhCGARIsAH6ote9LcjLNtNF0eByUDERiTsoJ41c8EcD2NDobP9I42pnnXJI6DHxBOOgaAtvnEALw_wcB\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">International Air Transport Association<\/a>(IATA) head Willie Walsh as saying during a conference. \u201cSAF will always be priced at a premium to kerosene,\u201d and prices will only come down when deliveries reach a large scale compared to the \u201ctiny volumes now,\u201d Walsh said. <\/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><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasairworldwide.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlas Air Worldwide<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasairworldwide.com\/newsroom\/press-releases\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">appointed<\/a><\/strong> former Etihad Airways Cargo\u2019s <strong> Martin Drew <\/strong>as its <strong> chief strategy and transformation officer<\/strong>, in the latest in a string of Middle East airline executives to find new roles abroad. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freightwaves.com\/news\/atlas-air-snags-ex-etihad-cargo-chief-for-c-suite-role\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Freightwaves<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aircargonews.net\/people\/ex-etihad-cargo-boss-drew-scoops-atlas-air-role\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Cargo News<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stattimes.com\/air-cargo\/martin-drew-to-leave-etihad-by-september-end-1349134\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Stat times<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/decarbonization\/\">decarbonization<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/fuel\/\">fuel<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/logistics-in-the-news\/\">LOGISTICS IN THE NEWS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/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=\"73808\" 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=\"73808\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">9<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Also on Our Radar<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/09\/28\/new-shipping-lines-in-king-abdul-aziz-port-kuwaits-shuwaikh-and-the-uaes-khalifa-menzies-aviation-nabs-seven-ground-handling-licenses-in-spain\/\">\r\n                            New shipping lines in King Abdul Aziz Port, Kuwait\u2019s Shuwaikh and the UAE\u2019s Khalifa + Menzies Aviation nabs seven ground handling licenses in Spain. 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> SHIPPING + MARITIME- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong> New ro-ro shipping line launches between Kuwait\u2019s Shuwaikh port + Khalifa port in UAE: <\/strong>A new sea shipping line dedicated for the transport of vehicles and ro-ro goods has been launched between Kuwait\u2019s Shuwaikh port and the UAE\u2019s Khalifa port, according to a Kuwait Ports Authority <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kpa.gov.kw\/ar\/latest-news\/news\/73\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The first ship \u2014 named SSF Ania \u2014 docked at the Kuwaiti port yesterday. The shipping line, which reduces transport time from five days via trucks to just one day, comes in a bid to boost trade between the countries. The service began on a weekly basis, and will increase upon higher volume of shipments, according to the statement. The direct shipping line was first <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/en\/news-and-media\/2023\/03\/25\/ad-ports-group-launches-new-ro-ro-shipping-service-to-improve-commercial-connectivity-with-kuwait\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> back in March.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> King Abdul Aziz port added to MSC\u2019s India-East Med servic <\/strong><strong> e: <\/strong> MSC has added Dammam\u2019s King Abdul Aziz Port to its India East Med (IMED) shipping line, linking it to more ports in India and the Eastern Mediterranean, according to a Mawani <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MawaniKSA\/status\/1707029065431953759\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The shipping line operates on rotation between Qatar\u2019s Hamad Port, the UAE\u2019s Jebel Ali and 13 more ports in Turkey, India and Africa, according to the statement. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> AVIATION- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Kuwait\u2019s Agility subsidiary Menzies Aviation <\/strong><strong> has secured seven ground han <\/strong><strong> dling <\/strong><strong> licenses in Spain<\/strong>,according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/9\/1644.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/9\/1644.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(pdf)<\/a> on Boursa Kuwait. Spain\u2019 Airport Authority handed Menzies licenses to provide ramp and passenger services at seven airports: Barcelona, Mallorca, Palma Malaga, Tenerife Sur and Tenerife Norte, Alicante and Gran Canaria. The seven-year licenses will see Menzies begin to offer its services in early 2024, and could bring in up to USD 1 bn in revenues. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Background: <\/strong> The company has an aggressive <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/7690da8d-7509-4d5a-b8d9-a42576e46d0e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">expansion strategy<\/a> to increase its current 250 locations to 300 by the end of 2024 or early 2025. It recently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/33ef7f86-2955-4f13-886d-ddb3c10f7c02\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">renewed<\/a> its ground and air cargo handling services with Jazeera Airways. It also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/7edf9bd9-ebc5-40a7-8ed9-c3b10220dc41\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">established<\/a> a ground services company in Malaysia\u2019s Kuala Lumpur International Airport back, as well as acquiring a majority stake in Cargo Handling Services at Bulgaria\u2019s Sofia International Airport. <\/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>Jordanian maintenance, repair, and overhaul player <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.joramco.com.jo\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Joramco<\/a><\/strong> has<strong> inked a new <\/strong><strong> maintenance <\/strong><strong> agreement <\/strong> with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.philippineairlines.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Philippine Airlines<\/a> at the MRO Asian Pacific 2023 conference and exhibition, for <strong> servicing <\/strong>and<strong> modifications <\/strong>to<strong> five additional aircraft <\/strong> in the Philippine Airlines fleet. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.joramco.com.jo\/media\/events-news\/PressReleaseJoramcoSignsNewMaintenanceAgreementwithPhilippineAirlines\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Press release<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/kuwait\/\">Kuwait<\/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=\"73810\" 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=\"73810\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">10<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Around the World<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/09\/28\/amazon-faces-major-antitrust-challenge\/\">\r\n                            Amazon faces major antitrust challenge                        <\/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\/09\/28\/amazon-faces-major-antitrust-challenge\/\" 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 allegations include that Amazon is overcharging sellers, inflating prices and stifling competition, according to the AP. Claimants are asking the court for a permanent injunction that would ban Amazon from practices that violate state and federal antitrust laws and ease \u201cmonopolistic control to restore competition,\u201d according to statements carried by AP. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> This is big: <\/strong> The lawsuit comes on the heels of a multi-year probe into Amazon\u2019s practices and represents the most serious legal challenge faced by the outfit in its 30-year history, AP also said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The response: <\/strong>\u201cIf the FTC gets its way, the result would be fewer products to choose from, higher prices, slower deliveries for consumers, and reduced options for small businesses \u2014 the opposite of what antitrust law is designed to do,\u201d Amazon General Counsel David Zapolsky said in a prepared statement cited by the AP.<\/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\/dispute-watch\/\">DISPUTE WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/e-commerce\/\">e-commerce<\/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=\"73812\" 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=\"calendar\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/09\/28\/73812\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-73812\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-73812 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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-29 September (Tuesday- Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/railway-news.com\/event-exhibition\/10th-international-exhibition-of-rail-transportation-related-industries\/\" style=\"\">International Exhibition of Rail Transportation & Related Industries<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (Iran Rail Expo), Tehran International Permanent Fairground, Tehran, Iran.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-28 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mroasia.aviationweek.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">MRO Asia-Pacific<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre, Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29 September (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/global-ports-and-shipping-summit?msid=1865&batch_name=19510_Port&master_ref_id=MTAxNjQwMQ==&ag=promo_mailer_1865_26Sep23_1695724248_26sept&em=dGJha3JAZW50ZXJwcmlzZW1lYS5jb20=&utm_source=promotions&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=microsite_B2B__2609231545_01_2023-09-26&ag=promo_mailer_1865_26Sep23_1695724248_26sept#\" style=\"\">Global Ports & Shipping Summit,<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Taj Santacruz, Mumbai, India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">OCTOBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-4 October (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automechanika-dubai.ae.messefrankfurt.com\/dubai\/en\/facts-figures.html\" style=\"\">Automechanika<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4 October (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7107634052244860928\/\" style=\"\">Total Freight Worldwide\u2019s Fresh Summit 2023<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Madrid, Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-10 October (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/english.aawsat.com\/business\/4551201-saudi-turkish-trade-summit-set-istanbul-october\" style=\"\">Saudi-Turkish Trade Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Istanbul, Turkey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-15 October (Monday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.imf.org\/\" style=\"\">2023 World Bank Group - IMF Annual Meetings<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Marrakech, Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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:\/\/www.intermodal-events.com\/en\/media.html?utm_source=seatrade_maritime_news&utm_medium=skin_banner_1920_1080&utm_campaign=gbr23ime-sp-vispromregistrationcampaign\" style=\"\">Intermodal Europe 2023<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Crowne Plaza, Duqm, Oman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>31 Oct-2 Nov (Tuesday-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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">NOVEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>November: Abu Dhabi Airports <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adairports.ae\/english\/media-centre\/press-releases\/2023\/2023-08-31-New-Terminal-Starting-November-2023\" style=\"\">Terminal A<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> set to become operational.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-13 November (Saturday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc-turkiye.net\/\" style=\"\">GCC-T\u00fcrkiye Economic Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, \u00c7\u0131ra\u011fan Palace Kempinski Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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-African Trade Fair<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo, Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/events-and-conferences\/arabal-2023-conference-to-be-held-in-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-xwmxj8fj\" style=\"\">ARABAL 2023 Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">DECEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2H 2023:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Construction of Neom\u2019s first hydrogen fueling station will kick off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2H 2023: Expansion of Baghdad International Airport to begin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1Q 2024: Egypt\u2019s Transport Ministry to launch pre-qualification tender for Cairo-Alex freight railway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\">King Salman Energy Park is set to become operational in 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">FEBRUARY 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MARCH 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20 March (Wednesday): Construction work scheduled to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasnimnews.com\/en\/news\/2023\/09\/18\/2957794\/iran-russia-finalizing-contract-for-constructing-rasht-astara-railway\" style=\"\">begin<\/a><\/span><span> on the 162 km <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/223b92ed-a104-4975-97a7-f7e0895b479b\" style=\"\">Rasht-Astara Railway<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> in Iran.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MAY 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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 President Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-23 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/airports-council-international-asia-pacific_airportsinnovate-airport-riyadh-activity-7100771294358487040-tFm9\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\">WAGA 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JUNE 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-21 June (Wednesday-Friday): World <\/span><span>Freezones<\/span><span> Organization\u2019s <\/span><span 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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">NOVEMBER 2024<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;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 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