{"id":76445,"date":"2024-01-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=76445"},"modified":"2025-12-15T14:05:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T14:05:39","slug":"companies-begin-pushing-for-contract-revisions-as-red-sea-disruption-drags-on","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/companies-begin-pushing-for-contract-revisions-as-red-sea-disruption-drags-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Companies begin pushing for contract revisions as Red Sea disruption drags on"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"76447\" 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=\"76447\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">What we're tracking today<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/01\/31\/today-a-battle-over-contracts-begins-amid-continued-red-sea-disruption\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: A battle over contracts begins amid continued Red Sea disruption                        <\/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\/2024\/01\/31\/today-a-battle-over-contracts-begins-amid-continued-red-sea-disruption\/\" 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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Let\u2019s jump in.<\/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 class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><\/strong><strong><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a>#1- The<\/strong><strong>IMF projects an increased likelihood of a soft landing as global economic growth <\/strong><strong>balances out<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/1\/2581.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">January World Economic Outlook report (pdf)<\/a>. The Bretton Woods institution forecasts global economic growth for 2024 at 3.1% \u2014 0.2% higher than what was published in October \u2014 increasing to 3.2% by 2025 on the back of an improved outlook for the USA, emerging and developing economies, and fiscal packages in China. Global inflation is also cooling, which when combined with stronger-than-expected growth, has decreased the likelihood of a hard landing. Challenges remain in terms of supply chain disruptions \u2014 including the Red Sea crisis \u2014 persistent underlying inflation, and a real estate crisis in China, the report said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What are the projections for emerging markets?<\/strong> Emerging markets and developing economies are projected to grow faster than the global average, with growths of 4.1% and 42.% forecasted for 2024 and 2025. Advanced economies are projected to grow at 1.5% in 2024, ramping up to 1.8% in 2025, the report said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Panel that blew off <\/strong><strong>Alaska Airlines plane <\/strong><strong>was likely missing bolts: <\/strong>The Alaska Airlines flight that experienced a mishap earlier this month was likely missing bolts that were needed to secure the panel that blew off the plane mid-flight, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/business\/airlines\/signs-suggest-alaska-airlines-plane-lacked-bolts-when-it-left-boeing-factory-f0246654\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a> reports, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The lack of markings on a plug door indicate employees failed to place the bolts after reinstalling the door during production. The sources added that there were also paperwork issues at Boeing's Renton factory. The National Transportation Safety Board is carrying out metallurgical tests on the plug door, but the results have not yet been revealed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER:<\/strong> Boeing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/d6a3c498-3013-40f5-a081-47ab9e26fc92\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">has been struggling<\/a> with supplier issues that have resulted in defects in two of its major aircraft classes \u2014 the 737 Max and the 787 Dreamliner \u2014 as well as delivery delays. The company is facing mounting scrutiny after the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ae0169c6-1bc3-4364-b89e-1b0c15230ff5\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Airlines incident<\/a> earlier this month. Subsequent investigations by the airline revealed manufacturing flaws in its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MARKET WATCH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><\/strong><strong><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a><\/strong><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>KSA tells Aramco to hold back production capacity expansion:<\/strong> KSA\u2019s government directed Saudi Aramco to pause expansion plans and target a maximum sustained production capacity of 12 mn barrels per day (bpd), <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/saudi-aramco-says-it-will-cut-planned-maximum-capacity-12-mln-bpd-2024-01-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. The move stipulates production levels 1 mn bpd lower than the target set by the kingdom\u2019s Energy Ministry in March 2020 when the country was jostling with Russia over market share. Saudi Arabia currently produces next to 9 mn bpd, 3 mn bpd below its capacity due to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/777fc958-9340-4697-91a9-84e60e918a1d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">OPEC+<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/777fc958-9340-4697-91a9-84e60e918a1d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">production cuts<\/a>, the newswire said. The country has the world\u2019s only spare capacity, providing a safety margin in the event of unforeseen global disruptions, the newswire said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why is KSA cutting back capacity?<\/strong> The move may indicate \u201ca government expectation that demand for its oil will no longer rise as strongly as previously expected,\u201d the newswire said, citing a note by a Morgan Stanley analyst, as major consumers including the US and the EU adopt programs driving a transition to cleaner energy, the newswire explained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Oil rallied in Tuesday trading following a more than 1% fall the previous day,<\/strong> as geopolitical concerns in the Middle East shored up prices while a weak outlook for China\u2019s demand balanced gains, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/oil-edges-up-geopolitical-concerns-support-prices-2024-01-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent rose 0.1% to USD 82.48 a barrel while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was up 0.3% to USD 77.02 a barrel, the newswire said. Both products had dropped more than USD 1 on Monday as a real estate crisis in China dented the outlook for the country\u2019s demand. At the same time tensions following a drone attack in Jordan that had resulted in the deaths of US servicemen, and was attributed to an Iranian-backed group, buoyed prices, the newswire said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINT- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>Arab LNG exports fall in 2023: <\/strong>Qatar\u2019s LNG exports saw a slight fall to 79.9 mn tons in 2023 down from 80.1 mn tons the previous year, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/1\/2496.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">report (pdf)<\/a> from the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries. The UAE\u2019s LNG exports also fell 6.6% y-o-y during the same period to settle at 5 mn tons. Oman\u2019s LNG exports followed the downward trend, falling 1.7% y-o-y to 11.4 mn tons. Algeria\u2019s LNG exports also decreased 26% y-o-y to 12.68 mn tons during the year. Egypt\u2019s LNG exports saw a marked 51.8% y-o-y decline in 2023 to 3.52 mn tons, down from 2022\u2019s 7.4 mn tons record, the report said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>The US <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4b55ce3c-9542-4174-a0ce-c27288467a35\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">overtook<\/a> Australia and Qatar to become the world\u2019s leading LNG exporter in 2023, exporting some 91.2 tons.<\/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;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;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petrospot.com\/events\/mebc24-dubai\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Middle East Bunkering Convention<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Monday, 5 Febru<\/strong><strong>ary through to Wednesday, 7 February<\/strong> in Dubai. The event will bring together industry experts to tap into issues affecting the global marine fuel sector, including supply chains, decarbonization, and new fuels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Holland will host the<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cargofactsevents.com\/emea\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Cargo Facts EMEA<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Monday, 5 February through to Wednesday, <\/strong><strong>7 February <\/strong>in Amsterdam. The event will bring together air freight industry leaders from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to discuss the latest trends, forecasts, and technological innovations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE will host <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safcongressmena.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sustainable Aviation Futures MENA<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Monday, <\/strong><strong>12 February through to Wednesday, 14 February<\/strong> in Dubai. The event will see 80 expert speakers and upwards of 200 high level attendants and will handle topics pertaining to regulation, financing, and investments in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in MENA.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/10times.com\/e1x3-42g7-krkg\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Future Warehouse & Logistics Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> from<\/strong><strong> Monday, 12 February to Wednesday, 14 February<\/strong> in Dubai. The event will handle means for supply chain leaders to boost resilience and overcome challenges, with discussions on disruptions, sustainability, Internet of Things (IoT), automation, workplace management and other topics.<\/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 UAE will host the<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradetechglobal.org\/tradetechforum24\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">TradeTech Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Tuesday, 27 February<\/strong> in Abu Dhabi. The forum will see some 180 trade leaders and experts discuss the technologically advanced trade environment and a showcase of trade tech solutions. <\/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 UAE will host <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itp.events\/LogisticsMiddleEastAwards\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Logistics Middle East Award<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Wednesday, 6 March<\/strong> in Dubai. The awards ceremony brings together industry experts to celebrate the sector\u2019s biggest accomplishments over the previous 12 months.The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, 19 January.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>KSA will host a special <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/events\/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">World Economic Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> event fr<\/strong><strong>om Sunday, 28 April through to Monday, 29 April in Riyadh<\/strong>. The event will focus on global collaboration and energy.<\/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 UAE will host <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.evinnovationsummit.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Monday, 20 May to <\/strong><strong>Wednesday, 22 May <\/strong>in Abu Dhabi. The event will see industry leaders come together to discuss sustainable mobility and tapping into groundbreaking advancements in electric vehicles while engaging with key decision-makers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Check out our full calendar<\/strong> at the bottom of this email for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events and news triggers.<\/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\/aramco\/\">Aramco<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/imf\/\">IMF<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                        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Daily arrivals by bulk carriers at the entrance to the Red Sea were down 45% in the week ending 28 January when compared to early December, the FT reports, citing Clarksons data. Some charterers have asked shipowners to eliminate a standard \u201cwartime\u201d clause from contracts, which allows shipowners to reroute if direct shipping lines are too risky. Removing such a clause would allow charterers to force shipowners to continue using the Suez Canal. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Taking to the skies: <\/strong>Global air freight rates have spiked for the first time in seven weeks in the countdown to Chinese New Year, as companies continue work around Red Sea disruptions, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/air-freight-rates-rise-amid-red-sea-crisis-run-up-asias-lunar-new-year-2024-01-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. The Baltic Air Freight Index rose some 6.4% in the week ending Monday, the newswire writes, citing price reporting agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacindex.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">TAC Index<\/a>. \u201cThe increase is in line with expectations that rates may spike following disruption to ocean shipping in the Red Sea, though sources also point out that rates often rise in the run-up to Chinese New Year,\u201d TAC Index explained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MARKET REAX- <\/strong><strong>Hapag Lloyd <\/strong><strong>has reported a 4Q 2023 loss on the back of lower transport volumes<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/europe\/hapag-lloyd-q4-earnings-plunge-red-sea-attacks-weigh-2024-01-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing the carrier\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hapag-lloyd.com\/en\/company\/press\/releases\/2024\/01\/hapag-lloyd-publishes-preliminary-business-figures-for-2023.html#:~:text=As%20expected%2C%20Hapag%2DLloyd%20recorded,billion%20(EUR%202.5%20billion).\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">preliminary earnings figures<\/a> for 2023. The company saw an EUR 200 mn loss before interest and tax for 2023\u2019s last quarter, compared to an EUR 3.3 bn gain for the same period last year. The dent in the carrier\u2019s earnings was larger than expected compared to previous forecasts by the London Stock Exchange Group predicting a EUR 134 mn loss, the newswire said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hapag Lloyd\u2019s shares took a tumble<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> The carrier\u2019s shares were 8.5% down at 10.52 GMT yesterday, nearly wiping out all gains in share price that had been chalked up to higher freight rates due to Red Sea disruptions, the newswire said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Refined fuels are taking the brunt of the disruptions, not crude oil prices<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/red-sea-worries-cause-spike-refined-fuel-prices-market-will-adjust-russell-2024-01-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Friday\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/75d3d6fb-640d-4034-b3ab-fc4b94218e30\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">attack on a Trafigura-operated tanker<\/a>, which was hauling a cargo of Russian naphtha, saw margins on fuel products such as diesel and gasoline surge in European and Asian markets, the newswire said. The margin on a barrel of gasoil at Singapore\u2019s refineries rose 18% on Monday to USD 25.58, placing it at its highest since 3 November and marking the largest one day leap in three months, the newswire said. Diesel markets in Europe also rose in response to the incident. Despite the recent hike, a prolonged increase in fuel oil price is not anticipated as disruptions will likely see Europe import more US products while Middle East output gets redirected to Asia, in a manner that is similar to the reshuffles seen in the energy market following Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, the newswire explained. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ON A RELATED NOTE- Indian navy vessel INS Sumitra rescued two Iranian fishing vessels that<\/strong><strong> were hijacked on Monday by Somali pirates,<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/indian-navy-rescues-two-boats-somali-pirates-one-day-2024-01-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported yesterday citing an Indian Defence Ministry statement. The INS Sumitra rescued 17 Iranian nationals from the first boat, before rescuing another 19 Pakistani nationals aboard a second vessel that had sent a distress call, the newswire said citing the ministry statement. The day also saw forces from the Seychelles rescue six crewmen aboard a Sri Lankan fishing trawler from an attack that was also attributed to Somali pirates, the newswire added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- Somali pirates are making a comeback:<\/strong> Earlier this month saw Somali pirates <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/dc7e3953-8459-4aa4-9cc8-4c3ee4538035\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">board Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Lila Norfolk<\/a> off the Somali coast. The gunmen abandoned their attempt when the Indian navy responded with a warship. Pirate activity in the area has resumed after a 6-year hiatus, with attackers emboldened after a US-led anti-piracy mission began diverting its attention to countering the Houthi threat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>OTHER DISRUPTION NEWS WORTH KNOWING-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bahri Logistics is providing alternative routes to its customers:<\/strong>Saudi\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bahri.sa\/en\/bahri-units\/bahri-integrated-logistics\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bahri Logistics<\/a> will offer a sea-land multimodal corridor linking Jeddah to Dammam and Jebel Ali. The new corridor will allow cargoes from the US and Europe to Asia, and vice-versa, to sidestep Red Sea disruptions, and leverages the company\u2019s maritime and road fleets and customs clearance team. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/bahrilogistics_bahrilogistics-shipments-transportation-activity-7158035250298695680-4hx4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red Sea disruptions saw container schedule reliability to dip<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> While container line schedules saw a general improvement in reliability in 2023, there was a 5% drop in reliability in December 2023 to 56.8%, according to analysts <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sea-intelligence.com\/services#GLP\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sea-Intelligence\u2019s<\/a> Global Liner Report, which cites diversions due to Houthi-led attacks as a disruptor for container line schedules.(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seatrade-maritime.com\/containers\/red-sea-diversions-hit-container-line-schedule-reliability\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Seatrade Maritime<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cameron to visit Oman and call for de-escalation:<\/strong> British Foreign Secretary David Cameron arrived in Oman yesterday to meet his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi and discuss how to reduce tensions in the region. 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The move is slated to expand Kezad\u2019s pre-built industrial and logistics warehousing capacity by 43% by the end of 2025, the statement notes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Details:<\/strong> Kezad will develop upwards of 97.5k sqm of leasable area in Khalifa Industrial Area and over 153k sqm of leasable area in Kezad Musaffah with developments including prebuilt facilities that include logistics and distribution warehouses, cold storage, light industrial units (LIUs) and showrooms, the statement notes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>Over 270k sqm of additional warehouse space has been delivered in the zone since 3Q 2022, accounting for 66% of leased area. The zone had around 587k sqm of prebuilt industrial and logistics facilities \u2014 including 93k sqm of cold storage facilities \u2014 in 3Q 2023.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Supporting Abu Dhabi\u2019s growing non-oil sector: <\/strong>The emirate handed out 24.1k new commercial sector licenses in 2023, with the total capital of new economic licenses for the year valued at AED 210.7 bn, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/article\/13qooav-aed2107-billion-total-capital-new-economic\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reported citing Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development\u2019s (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/added.gov.ae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ADDED<\/a>) Abu Dhabi Business Activity 2023 report. Non-oil businesses account for 52.8% of Abu Dhabi's GDP, the report said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Other projects in the works:<\/strong> The group <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/523607a8-14d0-49ac-93a7-6bdeecd15d91\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inked a non-binding term sheet agreement<\/a> with Hong-Kong based aerospace outfit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uspace.com\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USPACE Technology<\/a> this month to explore the development of a space eco city hub in Abu Dhabi. Under the agreement\u2019s terms, Kezad will provide USPACE with some 3 mn sqm for the project, with its first phase expected to cover 1 mn sqm. 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The EGX-listed company also reported a 25% y-o-y increase in its topline for 2H 2023, recording EGP 2.5 bn in revenues, the disclosure said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/173a4bd1-68e9-478a-8422-135f238e0210\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">snapped up<\/a> stakes in ACCHC, alongside five other Egyptian state-owned companies, for around USD 1.8 bn as part of the USD 2 bn investment they had agreed to back in March 2022.<\/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\/earnings-watch\/\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/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=\"76457\" 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=\"76457\">\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\">Diplomacy<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/01\/31\/tunisia-and-poland-sign-mou-to-boost-investments-qatar-is-heading-to-madagascar\/\">\r\n                            Tunisia and Poland sign MoU to boost investments + Qatar is heading to Madagascar                        <\/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\/2024\/01\/31\/tunisia-and-poland-sign-mou-to-boost-investments-qatar-is-heading-to-madagascar\/\" 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 MoU will see the pair share information on prospective investments and offer support and facilitation to Polish investors intending to open businesses in Tunisia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Qatar + Madagascar enhance aviation ties: <\/strong>Qatar\u2019s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Manager Mohamed Faleh Al Hajri and Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Republic of Madagascar Gervais Damasy have signed an MoU in air transport, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qna.org.qa\/en\/News-Area\/News\/2024-01\/28\/0053-qatar,-madagascar-sign-mou%C2%A0in-air-transport\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The MoU sets the stage for the airline to operate seven passenger flights and seven cargo flights.<\/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\/diplomacy\/\">DIPLOMACY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/qatar\/\">Qatar<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/trade\/\">trade<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/tunisia\/\">Tunisia<\/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=\"76459\" 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=\"76459\">\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\">Also on Our Radar<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/01\/31\/masdar-and-cma-ggm-ink-green-fuels-supply-agreement\/\">\r\n                            Masdar and CMA GGM ink green fuels supply agreement                        <\/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\/2024\/01\/31\/masdar-and-cma-ggm-ink-green-fuels-supply-agreement\/\" 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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Under the proposed partnership, Masdar will source, supply and deliver green fuels \u2014 includingbiomethane and e-fuels based on methane and methanol \u2014 for CMA CGM\u2019s dual-fuel vessels beginning from next year and incrementally phase-in the vessels until 2028.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How many ships are we <\/strong><strong>talking<\/strong><strong>? <\/strong>CMA currently has 35 dual-fuel ships ready to use biofuels and e-fuels in its fleet with another 84 on the order books, the statement notes. The company plans to have 119 dual-fuel ships in operation by 2028.<\/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><\/strong><strong>The <\/strong><strong>UAE\u2019s Adnoc Gas has inked a 10-year LNG agreement to supply Indian natural gas <\/strong><strong>company Gail India Limited<\/strong><strong>with 0.5 mn metric tonnes per annum<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/article\/13qooaj-adnoc-gas-signs-10-year-lng-supply-agreement-with\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The agreement seeks to reinforce export ties between India and the Emirates as Adnoc expands into Asian LNG markets. The financials of the agreement were not disclosed. Adnoc Gas inked several LNG agreements in 2023, valued between USD 9.4 bn and USD 12 bn, with Japan Petroleum Exploration, Indian Oil Corporation, and PetroChina International, Wam notes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">RAIL-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>O<\/strong><strong>man and Etihad Rail + Al Jazeera Steel Products partner on transport:<\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etihadrail.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Oman and<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etihadrail.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Etihad<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etihadrail.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Rail Company<\/a> (OER) \u2014 the developer and operator of the UAE-Oman Rail Network \u2014 has inked an MoU with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jazeerasteel.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Jazeera Steel Products<\/a> to partner on logistics solutions for the transport of raw materials and finished goods, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etihadrail.ae\/post\/oman-and-etihad-rail-company-and-al-jazeera-steel-product-co-sign-an-mou-for-the-transportation-of-raw-materials\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. OER will use the UAE-Oman Rail Network to transport Al Jazeera\u2019s inbound and outbound products from its factories in Oman, according to the release. Each train will be able to carry up to some 15k tonnes of freight between five major ports, and 15 freight facilities across the UAE and Oman, the release states.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The agreement falls in line with OER\u2019s vision to bolster cross-border trade activity between the two countries<\/strong>, OER Deputy CEO Mohammed Al Mahruqi said in the release. This will support linking manufacturing and production centers as well as import and export points, Mahruqi added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Etihad Cargo certified to transport lithium batteries<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> UAE carrier <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etihadcargo.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Etihad Cargo<\/a> has become one of five global airlines to receive IATA CEIV certifications to handle and transport lithium batteries, pharma, fresh, and live animals. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etihadcargo.com\/en\/news\/etihad-cargo-attains-iata-ceiv-lithium-batteries-certification\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mawani to roll out new ship anchorage <\/strong><strong>areas<\/strong>: Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) will establish new ship anchorage areas at King Fahad Industrial Port in Yanbu, boosting their numbers from 5 to 27 and upgrading existing infrastructure. The facilities will offer a range of logistics services, including bunkering, resupplies, and maintenance. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-01-29\/logistics-startup-flexport-will-eliminate-hundreds-more-jobs\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported earlier this week, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Flexport will lay off less than 20% of its 2.6k workers, the source said. The startup laid off 20% of its employees in January 2023, followed by another 20% cut in October 2023, with the year also seeing a shakeup in Flexport\u2019s leadership, Bloomberg wrote.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The startup had boomed during the pandemic as e-commerce took off a<\/strong><strong>nd shipping rates increased,<\/strong> but declining rates since then have seen the company\u2019s performance tumble. The latest round of layoffs follow a USD 260 mn investment in the outfit by Shopify via a convertible note. The startup has so far raised USD 2.35 bn \u2014 not including Shopify\u2019s latest investment \u2014 and was valued at USD 8 bn by major VC funds that include Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, and DST Global, Bloomberg also 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>EU and British businesses have seen a surge in expenses since Brexit<\/strong>, spending some GDP 100k on post-Brexit customs fees during the past three years, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/ffac65e1-1ee3-4a1c-b3b1-ec970bc7b53c\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Financial Times<\/a> reports, citing a poll of 1.1k business leaders. Increased complexity was reported by 81% of top officials in UK businesses, and 75% reported a drop in sales to the EU due to bureaucratic obstacles. On average, those blaming Brexit for impacting their businesses reported a cumulative cost of GDP 96.3k since 2020. Concerns are also growing about potential inflationary pressures as the UK introduces new Brexit border checks. Over three quarters say they have not seen the post-Brexit trade surge promised by advocates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Air Liquide + TotalEnergies work on hydrogen refueling: <\/strong>France\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airliquide.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Liquide<\/a> and TotalEnergies have established a JV to build hydrogen refueling stations for heavy-duty trucks across Europe. TEAL Mobility will establish over 100 hydrogen stations within the next decade, with the initial operation of around 20 stations in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany this year. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/air-liquide-totalenergies-develop-hydrogen-fuelling-stations-trucks-2024-01-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finnair to cancel flights amid labor union strikes: <\/strong>Finland\u2019s national carrier <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finnair.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Finnair<\/a> is set to cancel some 550 flights this week due to industrial action on 1-2 February which will affect operations at Helsinki Airport. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finnair.com\/en\/flight-information\/travel-updates\/impact-of-the-political-industrial-action-on-finnair-flights-3260450\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ryanair wants Boeing's 737 MAX 10s:<\/strong>Irish budget carrier <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ryanair.com\/gb\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryanair<\/a> told Boeing that it is willing to purchase, \u201cat the right price,\u201d any Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft turned down for delivery by US customers. Ryanair already has 150 orders for the MAX 10, with options for another 150. First deliveries are slated for 2027 and the carrier is \u201chopeful\u201d the aircraft can begin flying in 2025. 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Seafarers expressed feelings of being \u201coverburdened, underappreciated, and disconnected.\u201d Lack of social interaction, stagnating wages, few training opportunities, and growing security threats were noted as reasons for the decline.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>The Seafarer Happiness Index also revealed a drop in seafarer sentiment in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/98a9032a-4890-4c08-9339-764ddff621a5\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">3Q 2023<\/a>, recording happiness levels at 6.6 out of 10, down from 6.77 in 2Q.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A silver lining:<\/strong> Onboard connectivity was the only indicator which witnessed a notable improvement, according to the report. On a related note, Danish-based AP Moller-Maersk partnered with SpaceX's Starlink satellite network back in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/9be9283f-cbe0-4167-899c-3fca748f5697\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">October<\/a> to supply 330 company-owned ships with high-speed internet access by mid-2024. <\/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\/on-your-way-out\/\">ON YOUR WAY OUT<\/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       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has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> Calendar<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;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<\/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>5-7 February (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petrospot.com\/events\/mebc24-dubai\" style=\"\">Middle East Bunkering Convention<\/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>5-7 February (Monday-Wednesday):  <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cargofactsevents.com\/emea\/\" style=\"\">Cargo Facts EMEA 2024<\/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>6-7 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meprocuretech.com\/#:~:text=The%202nd%20Annual%20Middle%20East,with%20leaders%20in%20the%20field.\" style=\"\">The Middle East ProcureTech 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>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, 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 February (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safcongressmena.com\/\" style=\"\">Sustainable Aviation Futures MENA<\/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>12-15 February (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/10times.com\/e1x3-42g7-krkg\" style=\"\">Future Warehouse & Logistics<\/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>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>22-24 February (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fnc-group.com\/Freight-Forwarders-Conference-2024\" style=\"\">International Freight Forwarders Conference<\/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-size:11.5pt\">26-29 February (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;font-size:11.5pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wto.org\/english\/thewto_e\/minist_e\/mc13_e\/mc13_e.htm\" style=\"\">World Trade Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:11.5pt;\">, 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 style=\"font-size:11.5pt\">27 February (Tuesday) :<\/span><span style=\"-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;font-size:11.5pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradetechglobal.org\/tradetechforum24\" style=\"\">TradeTech Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:11.5pt;\">, 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 style=\"font-size:11.5pt\">28 February (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;font-size:11.5pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/events-and-conferences\/hms-industrial-and-building-technology-event-to-bring-together-industry-leaders-in-dubai-ojtjtfyz\" style=\"\">Industrial and Building Technology event<\/a><\/span><span>, 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>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<\/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 <\/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 March (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marlog.aast.edu\/en\/home\" style=\"\">Sustainable Green Blue Infrastructure Conference 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (Marlog), Green Plaza Mall, 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>4-8 March (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/expotobi.ae\/logistics-transport-management\" style=\"\">Logistics & Transport Management 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>5-6 March (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shiptekmaritimeevents.com\/shiptek-2024\/\" style=\"\">ShipTek International Conference & Awards 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, The Address 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>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>6 March (Wednesday):<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinemoney.com\/events-2-0-2\/2024-gulf-ship-finance-forum\" style=\"\">The Gulf Ship Finance Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial 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>6 March (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itp.events\/LogisticsMiddleEastAwards\" style=\"\">The Logistics Middle East Awards<\/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>7 March (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2024.tfconference.com\/\" style=\"\">Truck and Fleet Conference 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>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;\">APRIL <\/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 April- 1 May (Saturday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irantsn.com\/en\" style=\"\">Iran Expo 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Tehran International Permanent Fairground, 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>28 April - 29 April (Sunday - Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/events\/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024\/\" style=\"\">World Economic Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, KSA.<\/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 April- 2 May(Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glafamily.com\/about-GLA-Global-Logistics-Conference\" style=\"\">GLA Global Logistics Conference<\/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>30 April- 2 May(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>April: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investinabudhabi.gov.ae\/News\/Abu-Dhabi-to-Host-DRIFTx-For-Smart-and-Autonomous-Mobility\" style=\"\">Driftx<\/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 style=\"font-weight:700;\">MAY <\/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>2-4 May(Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ensias.um5.ac.ma\/news\/7th-edition-international-conference-logistics-operations-management-smart-sustainable-and\" style=\"\">The International Conference on Logistics Operations Management: smart, sustainable and green logistics<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (GOL), Marrakesh, 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>3-5 May (Friday-Sunday):<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logistiqua.com\/\" style=\"\">2024 IEEE 15th international conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, University of Sousse, Tunisia, Tunis.<\/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>7-9 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aimcongress.com\/\" style=\"\">Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress<\/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>14-15 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/seamless-middle-east\/index.stm\" style=\"\">Seamless Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World 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>14-16 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theairportshow.com\/\" style=\"\">Airport Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, DWTC, 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>20-22 May (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evinnovationsummit.com\/\" style=\"\">The Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (EVIS), 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>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 <\/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 June (Sunday-Tuesday):<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/pressroom\/2023-releases\/2023-06-05-03\/\" style=\"\">IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport 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>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;\">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>6-8 October (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routesonline.com\/news\/29\/breaking-news\/299662189\/press-release-routes-world-officially-handed-over-to-2024-host-bahrain-international-airport\/\" style=\"\">Routes World 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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>7-9 October (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afsic.net\/delegate-registration\/\" style=\"\">AFSIC \u2013 Investing in Africa,<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> London. <\/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>22-24 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/ForthcomingEventsdetails.aspx?EventID=EVE201\" style=\"\">Asean Ports and Logistics 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Johor, Malaysia.<\/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>11-14 November (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adipec.com\/maritime-logistics\/\" style=\"\">ADIPEC Maritime and Logistics Exhibition and Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi.<\/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 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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">10-12 December (Tuesday-Thursday): Middle East Business Aviation, Dubai World Central, 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;\">20 December (Wednesday): The 5th Iran-Senegal Joint Economic Cooperation Commission, Dakar. <\/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>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>1H 2024: Civil Construction subcontracts for construction firms in Oman for implementation of the Abu Dhabi - Suhar rail link to be <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/construction\/oman-etihad-rail-project-to-unlock-major-construction-opportunities-pvugtzq8\" style=\"\">announced<\/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> 2H 2024: Bahri\u2019s barges for Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tools.eurolandir.com\/tools\/Pressreleases\/GetPressRelease\/?ID=4438553&lang=en-GB&companycode=sa-bahri&v=redesign\" style=\"\">begin<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> initial and commercial operation.<\/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.<\/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;\">2025<\/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>Mid-2025: Iraq will complete <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/construction\/iraq-to-finish-phase-1-of-faw-grand-port-in-2025-r1g2m8qk\" style=\"\">phase one<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of the construction of the Grand Faw Port.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;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;\">DHL and Aramco\u2019s logistics and procurement hub in Saudi Arabia will commence operations.<\/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;\">AD Ports-operated Safaga Port\u2019s multi-purpose terminal will 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 style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apmterminals.com\/en\/news\/news-releases\/2023\/231213-one-million-teu-expansion-at-apm-terminals-tangier-med-port-operational#:~:text=12%2F18%2F2023-,One%20million%20TEU%20expansion%20at%20APM%20Terminals%20Tangier%20MedPort%20operational,an%20additional%20400%20metre%20berth.\" style=\"\">Phase 3<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of APM Terminals Tangier MedPort to be complete and 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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">1Q 2025: Sadr Park\u2019s Logistics Center in Riyadh 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>1Q 2025: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jafza.ae\/media-centre\/news\/jafza-completes-phase-1-of-new-logistics-park\/\" style=\"\">Phase two<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">of Jafza Logistics Park 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:700;\">2027<\/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;\">4Q 2027: Oman\u2019s Musandam Airport construction to be completed.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            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