{"id":79912,"date":"2024-07-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=79912"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:00:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T15:00:08","slug":"adnoc-ls-jv-places-a-usd-1-9-bn-order-for-vlecs-vlacs","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/adnoc-ls-jv-places-a-usd-1-9-bn-order-for-vlecs-vlacs\/","title":{"rendered":"Adnoc L&#038;S JV places a USD 1.9 bn order for VLECs + VLACs"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"79914\" 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=\"79914\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                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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\/2024\/7\/.3c899641-85e1-42af-a284-af2c1f86977a.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, friends. <\/strong>We have a brisk issue this morning with some sizable news from Adnoc L&S on a large order for shipping vessels, but first, the latest on the tech outage that marred the global logistics sector\u2026<\/p>\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><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a>#1- A <\/strong><strong>US congressional panel is calling on global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike CEO <\/strong><strong>George Kurtz to testify on last week\u2019s global tech outage<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/cybersecurity\/us-house-panel-calls-crowdstrike-ceo-testify-outage-washington-post-reports-2024-07-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. \u201cWhile we appreciate CrowdStrike's response and coordination with stakeholders, we cannot ignore the magnitude of this incident, which some have claimed is the largest IT outage in history,\u201d the congressional panel wrote in a Monday letter to Kurtz. The letter urges Kurtz to schedule a hearing with the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection by this Wednesday, the newswire said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Blue screens of death for everyone: <\/strong>A glitch in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ebb2e95f-cc24-4e08-a0cd-0c849e6601b5\/today:-lots-of-port-business-%2B-a-blockbuster-gas-supply-agreement-for-iran\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">software update from Crowdstrike<\/a> caused failures that impacted shipping lines, customer systems, and transport business across the world last Friday. The software update \u2014 pushed by Crowdstrike to its Falcon Sensor software \u2014 threw some 8.5 mn machines running Microsoft Windows into boot loops. Several flights were grounded around the world, with delays, cancellations, and check-in issues reported globally. Edinburgh Airport, Hong Kong International, and Singapore\u2019s Changi were among the major airports that reported technical issues.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The ins. <\/strong><strong>industry<\/strong><strong> could face business interruption claims worth bns of USD triggered by the event<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/f65a3309-c9bb-4c30-a7f0-135b9116f61a\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Financial Times<\/a> writes. Leading ins. broker Aon said the outage was set to become \u201cthe most important\u201d incident of its kind since the NotPetya cyberattack in 2017.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Some already have an estimated cost: <\/strong>Burns & Wilcox liability broker Derek Kilmer sees an ins. loss of at least USD 1 bn with the figure possibly coming in even higher. PA Consulting sees thousands of claims due to the global outage with claims worth multiple bns.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Others had a more guarded outlook<\/strong>, saying it\u2019s too early to guess how much insurers will have to pay out: Many companies can only file claims if tech outages disrupt operations for 6-12 hours or more, while others have caps on the value of damages they can pursue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a>#2- <\/strong><strong>Oman\u2019s Transport Ministry (MTCIT) has begun phase two of the Al-Sharqiya <\/strong><strong>Expressway Project<\/strong> to upgrade an expressway extending from Wilayat Al Kamil and Al Wafi to Wilayat Sur, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtcit.gov.om\/ITAPortal\/MediaCenter\/NewsDetail.aspx?NID=141297\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The project \u2014 which costs around OMR 68 mn \u2014 stretches along 52 km and links North and South Al Sharqiya. The initiative, slated for completion in 22 months, involves upgrading the road to a three-lane dual carriageway with tunnels, bridges, and intersections. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>MTCIT <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f707bfa0-5f0f-444b-aeba-32e690da1748\/bahri-%2B-boeing-saudi-arabia-inks-supply-chain-mou,-qatarenergy-%2B-mitsui-ink-long-term-energy-agreement,-and-aviation-updates-from-ksa-and-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">greenlit the second stage<\/a> of Al-Sharqiya Expressway Project back in February. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More roads for Oman: <\/strong>Oman <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/748d9037-5cfb-4a27-a5d9-454aef5a3815\/oman-inaugurates-5.8km-shinas-link-road\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inaugurated the Shina link project<\/a> earlier this month, a 5.8 km dual carriageway linking Batinah main road and the Batinah expressway. MTCIT inked a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/c3694cc4-f242-4280-ba46-8fe3f368bed3\/oman-inks-omr-79-mn-agreement-for-phase-1-of-batinah-coastal%253cmark%253e-road%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">OMR 79 mn agreement<\/a> in April for the construction of the Batinah Coastal Road project which spans 244 km from the Wilayat of Barka to Khatmat Malaha in the Wilayat of Shinas. Oman kicked off a project last November to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2ca49e86-e283-4070-a92c-da12c6b59b22\/moroccan-ports-to-get-new-eur-49.3-mn-tugboats-%2B-riyadh-air-inks-agreement-with-ibm.-plus:-more-from-oman,-egypt-and-easyjet\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">connect four villages in Shinas<\/a> to its Batinah expressway. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- UAE\u2019s<\/strong> <strong>ECI launches initiative to boost trade<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s Federal export credit firm Etihad Credit Ins. (ECI) has launched an initiative, dubbed Xport Xponential, to support UAE-based companies, exporters, re-exporters and manufacturers, with registration open until 25 September, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/article\/b4b1m26-eci-calls-uae-based-manufacturers-exporters-and\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The initiative offers innovative financing tools, streamlined procedures, risk management solutions, and consultancy services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>Iran has intercepted a Togo-flagged, UAE-managed tanker carrying 1.5k tons of <\/strong><strong>marine gas oil<\/strong><strong> on smuggling allegations<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/irans-revolutionary-guards-intercepted-an-uae-managed-tanker-ambrey-says-2024-07-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing British security firm Ambrey. The vessel was seized in accordance with a judicial order, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.irna.ir\/news\/85546065\/IRGC-seizes-oil-tanker-carrying-smuggled-fuel-in-southern-Iranian\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Irna<\/a> reported. The ship, which had loaded fuel off the coast of Iraq and was headed for Sharjah Port in the UAE, was intercepted off Iran\u2019s Bushehr Port on Monday. The vessel and its 12 crew members have been temporarily transferred to Bushehr anchorage. The incident does not appear to be politically motivated and is likely a counter-smuggling operation, according to Ambrey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>#5- <\/strong><strong>Global air cargo demand is on the rise<\/strong> <strong>and is exceeding capacity<\/strong>, Etihad Airways Cargo Vice President Stanislas Brun (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stanislas-brun-95974025\/?locale=fr_FR\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>) told Stat Times in an interview (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CVNS5I5LfeU&t=199s\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 03.31<\/a>). The air cargo market is subject to rapid fluctuation, affected by geopolitical events as well as the development of e-commerce. Geopolitical developments, including the newly instituted <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/9cfa047b-9e11-4d5a-aff5-1b826d5cf8b7\/today:-adnoc-reaches-fid-on-ruwais-project-%2B-china%25e2%2580%2599s-cosco-increases-egypt-investments\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">EU tariffs on Chinese EV<\/a>, are \u201cputting a new stress\u201d on ocean transportation as transpacific shippers rush to move EVs, which in turn is causing air cargo traffic to rise, Brun explained. <\/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>#1-<\/strong> <strong>Oil prices <\/strong><strong>are bouncing back after declining for three sessions as US crude <\/strong><strong>inventories fall and supply risks grow in Canada on the back of wildfires, <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-prices-rise-us-crude-fuel-inventories-seen-shrinking-2024-07-24\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures for September rose USD 0.37 to USD 81.38 a barrel by 03.343 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures rose USD 0.38 to USD 77.34 a barrel. Brent and WTI shed nearly 5% and 7% respectively over the previous three sessions. US inventories fell for the fourth straight week in signs of steady demand from the world's largest consumer of oil, the newswire writes. This is the first time US crude stocks fall for four consecutive weeks since last September.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Baltic index dips as larger vessels continue decline: <\/strong>The Baltic Exchange\u2019s dry bulk sea freight index \u2014 which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments \u2014 was down 0.3% to 1,896 points on Monday, weighed down by low vessel rates, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellenicshippingnews.com\/baltic-index-declines-as-rates-of-larger-vessels-dip\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Capesize fell 0.5% to 2,957 points, while panamax decreased 0.1% to 1,712 points. The smaller supramax index remained unchanged at 1,374. <\/p>\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>#1-<\/strong><strong>Moroccan airports saw a 24% y-o-y boost in air cargo in 1H 2024<\/strong>, transporting 46.2k tonnes of cargo, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moroccoworldnews.com\/2024\/07\/364054\/morocco-s-airports-handled-over-15-million-passengers-in-first-half-of-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Morocco World News<\/a> reports, citing figures from Morocco\u2019s National Airports Office (ONDA). Aircraft movements rose 15% y-o-y during the period to 111k, while passenger numbers increased 19% y-o-y, recording almost 1.5 mn passengers. The jump in traffic could be attributed to increased tourism activity, airline expansions, and eased travel restrictions, the news outlet writes. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The <\/strong><strong>Drewry World Container Index rose by 1% to USD 5.9k per 40-ft container this <\/strong><strong>week<\/strong>, and surged 286% y-o-y when compared to the same period last year, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellenicshippingnews.com\/drewry-world-container-index-now-286-higher-than-last-year\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Drewry<\/a>. The latest index is 43% below the peak of USD 10k witnessed in September 2021, but remains 318% higher than the pre-pandemic rates of USD 1.4k.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- The UAE\u2019s economy is expected to grow by 3.7% in 2024<\/strong>, outpacing Saudi Arabia\u2019s projected 1.3% growth, as it ramps up oil production and continues to focus on tourism, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/saudi-arabias-growth-this-year-marred-by-lower-longer-oil-output-2024-07-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> poll of economists. The UAE is expected to remain the fastest-growing economy in the GCC next year as well, with growth expected to come in at 4.2% in 2025. <\/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>Saudi Arabia will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudilogisticsexpo.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Warehousing and Logistics Expo<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Monday, 2 <\/strong><strong>September to Wednesday, 4 September <\/strong>in Riyadh. The event will bring together leaders in the supply chain, warehousing, and logistics industry from across the Kingdom to discuss investments, trade, geopolitical risks, and localized manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egypt will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.egypt-air-show.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Egypt International Airshow<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Tuesday, 3 September to Thursday, <\/strong><strong>5 September <\/strong>in El Alamein. The event will host a range of discussions touching on industrialization, digitalization, and globalization in the regional commercial aviation sector. During the event, aircrafts and innovative aerospace products, and services will be showcased.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saudi Arabia will host <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skymovemena.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SkyMove MENA<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Tuesday, 10 September and Wednesday, 11 <\/strong><strong>September<\/strong> in Riyadh. 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joint venture between the UAE's Adnoc Logistics and Services and China's Wanhua Chemical Group, has placed an order worth USD 1.9 bn for 11 dual-fuel low carbon carriers from China\u2019s Jiangnan Shipyard, with deliveries starting next year, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/7\/1961.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement (pdf)<\/a>. The move aims to enhance Adnoc\u2019s capacity to transport lower-carbon energy sources.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Order breakdown:<\/strong> AW Shipping ordered nine Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) valued at USD 1.4 bn, and two Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) valued at USD 250 mn, with an option for two additional VLACs at the same price, according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Details: <\/strong>The VLEC carriers \u2014 which rank among the largest ethane and ammonia carriers globally \u2014 will be operated under a 20-year time charter contract, and are expected to generate USD 4 bn in revenues. The VLACs, set for delivery between 2026 and 2028, will have a carrying capacity of 93k cubic meters and will be powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or conventional fuels. The VLECs, scheduled for delivery between 2025 and 2027, will each have a carrying capacity of 99k cubic meters and can be powered by ethane or conventional fuels. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Eyeing expansion:<\/strong> \u201cThis new order by AW Shipping reinforces ADNOC L&S\u2019 ongoing fleet expansion and will bolster our ability to transport lower-carbon energy sources and support the energy transition,\u201d Andoc L&S CEO and AW Shipping Chairman Abdulkareem Al Masabi said in the statement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>All part of a big post-IPO plan:<\/strong> The order is part of an expansion strategy unveiled ahead of Adnoc L&S\u2019 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/d8469523-508b-40a7-9993-5f8025fe5d0d\/%253cmark%253eadnoc-l&s-%253c%2Fmark%253eshare-price-surged-as-much-as-58%2525-on-adx-debut\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">landmark USD 769 mn<\/a> IPO last year, which will see it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/7d3322dc-3aba-4228-bd84-1f3f75ea73c9\/%253cmark%253eadnoc%253c%2Fmark%253e-l&s%25e2%2580%2599s-net-income-surged-34%2525-y-o-y-in-1q-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">shell out USD 5 bn<\/a> in investments in the medium term.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Andoc\u2019s been on an expansion spree:<\/strong> Adnoc L&S <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/23f8e105-61e8-460f-a135-1e0af4340979\/%253cmark%253eadnoc-l&s-%253c%2Fmark%253eexpands-shipping-fleet-with-delivery-of-new-vlcc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">received<\/a> a Hanwha Ocean-produced new-build very large crude carrier (VLCC), the Hafeet, in June of last year. The firm received its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6a0b3e05-7d53-4a03-a3d1-181c4e693957\/%253cmark%253eadnoc-l&s-%253c%2Fmark%253ereceives-new-vlcc-%2B-news-from-royal-air-maroc,-abu-dhabi,-svitzer\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">second<\/a> newbuild dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC) the following month. Adnoc L&S also took in eight self-propelled jack-up barges (JUB) through its subsidiary Zakher Marine International (ZMI), one of which was the first to serve the Iraqi market, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f518fa2d-70af-43bb-a05c-15d154132b7b\/%253cmark%253eadnoc-l&s-%253c%2Fmark%253eexpands-barge-fleet-with-delivery-of-8-new-barges,-marks-entry-into-iraq\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in September<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>And it doesn't stop there:<\/strong> Adnoc L&S acquired multinational shipping pool operator Navig8 in a USD 1.04 bn transaction <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e8e162f2-bb47-42db-8e47-73970f18b93f\/%253cmark%253eadnoc-l&s-%253c%2Fmark%253eacquires-80%2525-of-navig8-in-usd-1.04-bn-transaction\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a>, with transfer ownership retroactively effective from 1 January 2024. The company snapped up an 80% stake for USD 1.04 bn in June, before buying the remaining 20% stake in Navig8 in 2027 for an additional consideration ranging from USD 335 mn to USD 450 mn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About AW Shipping:<\/strong> AW Shipping, formed in 2020, looks to develop the industrial relationship between China and the UAE. The JV was supported in 2018 by a 10-year LPG supply contract inked by the pair, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adnocls.ae\/en\/news-and-media\/press-releases\/2020\/adnoc_ls-and-wanhua-chemical-group-form-strategic-shipping-joint-venture\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. 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Although traditionally used as a supplementary tool, technology like AI and blockchain is now being used to reconfigure supply chains and MENA firms can stand to benefit from the emerging tech in the logistics sector.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Behind the numbers:<\/strong> The report\u2019s research surveyed 3.5k senior executives globally across a range of industries to gather information on trade and supply chain practices in addition to forecasts on the year ahead. Regions included North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The World Trade Organization (WTO) expects <\/strong><strong>MENA's exports to grow <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/1924d599-9621-41a2-8cc7-1516ec22441c\/middle-east-firms-look-to-boost-trade,-supply-chain-resilience,-and-non-oil-economy-in-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">some 3.8% in 2024<\/a><\/strong>, but geopolitical challenges are hindering trade in the region. The war on Gaza has worsened <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/impact.economist.com\/projects\/trade-in-transition\/country-saudi-arabia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">supply-chain disruptions in the Red Sea<\/a> \u2014 a key shipping route for Saudi and UAE trade with Europe. Consequently, there has been upward pressure on shipping rates due to maritime route diversions. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How can new tech work around supply chain disruptions? <\/strong>In addition to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/1924d599-9621-41a2-8cc7-1516ec22441c\/middle-east-firms-look-to-boost-trade,-supply-chain-resilience,-and-non-oil-economy-in-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">supply chain reconfiguration<\/a> and expansions into new markets, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/378375328_Integration_of_robotics_and_automation_in_supply_chain_a_comprehensive_review\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">robotics and automation<\/a> have been proven to enhance supply chain management by reducing long-haul expenses, boosting work productivity, and reducing errors. MENA economies can benefit from integrating block chain technology to improve transparency, as they can better track goods and detect fraud.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AI by the numbers: <\/strong>39.6% of business leaders worldwide indicated that they had integrated AI in optimizing customer experience in 2023, 34.8% adopted the tech in forecasting demand, and another 34.6% in advancing inventory levels, according to the report. 34.5% used the tech in identifying potential supply-chain disruptions. The scale of the developments indicates that AI has a profound impact on the operational efficiency of business and supply chains.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What about blockchain? <\/strong>Blockchain has also been used to enhance accessibility and efficiency of supply-chain management. Almost 58.9% of businesses deployed blockchain technologies in 2024, and 27.5% planned on using it, according to the report. Blockchain helps detect fraud and errors, streamline operational processes, and reduce costs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Tech in KSA and UAE:<\/strong> Almost 35% of companies are adopting automation and robotics for boosted efficiency, 31% are planning to use AR\/VR for troubleshooting and repairs, 26% are opting for 3D printing customization and decentralized production, DP World <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/dp-world_trade-in-transition-uae-saudi-arabia-activity-7206222253401763840-2gk1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">says<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A boon for productivity: <\/strong>Emirati food supplier Aramtec <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5e2eb528-d714-4ba0-88f0-221b2d39d5b8\/emirati-food-supplier-aramtec-deploys-warehouse-automation-to-boost-worker-productivity-%2B-iraqi-ports-to-deploy-smart-buoys.-plus:-more-on-iraq,-data-centers,-menzies,\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">deployed a warehouse automation system<\/a> by UAE-based digital solutions provider Zebra to meet growing customers needs and changes in its supply chain. The move to automated systems \u2014 deployed at Aramtec\u2019s distribution centers \u2014 aimed to increase its worker productivity by 14%. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Tech in Egypt: <\/strong>About 33% of firms in Egypt plan to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/dp-world_trade-in-transition-egypt-activity-7214553686256037890-Cy_A?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">integrate advanced automation<\/a> for logistics efficiency with 28% seeking to adopt blockchain for traceability and 23% looking to use 5G to increase connectivity, speed, and reliability, DP World <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/dp-world_trade-in-transition-egypt-activity-7214553686256037890-Cy_A?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop--\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">says<\/a>. \u201cAt the Port of Ain Sokhna, our technology has improved truck turnaround times by 35% and vessel productivity by 16%. We\u2019ve also introduced multi-channel payment solutions and customer self-service applications for real-time data access, enhancing cargo control and visibility,\u201d DP World for North Africa & the Indian Subcontinent CEO Rizwan Soomar told Egyptian news outlet <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alalamelyoum.co\/145325\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Alam Al Youm<\/a> in an interview last March.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/supply-chains\/\">supply chains<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/the-macro-picture\/\">THE MACRO PICTURE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/uae\/\">UAE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"79922 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"79922\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/24\/79922\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-79922\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-79922 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/transmar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/1\/2700.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"79923\" 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=\"79923\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Diplomacy<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/24\/uae-inks-transport-agriculture-agreements-with-paraguay\/\">\r\n                            UAE inks transport, agriculture agreements with Paraguay                        <\/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\/07\/24\/uae-inks-transport-agriculture-agreements-with-paraguay\/\" 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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Al Hashimy also inked an MoU on agriculture and food security with Paraguay\u2019s Agriculture Minister Carlos Gim\u00e9nez D\u00edaz.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/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\/diplomacy\/\">DIPLOMACY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/paraguay\/\">Paraguay<\/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\/turkmenistan\/\">Turkmenistan<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/uruguay\/\">Uruguay<\/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=\"79925\" 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=\"79925\">\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\">Moves<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/07\/24\/fedex-taps-abdulrahman-almubarak-as-saudi-operations-md\/\">\r\n                            FedEx taps Abdulrahman AlMubarak as Saudi Operations MD                        <\/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\/07\/24\/fedex-taps-abdulrahman-almubarak-as-saudi-operations-md\/\" 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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AlMubarak will oversee the firm\u2019s strategic direction and operations for KSA, Egypt, and Jordan. He previously held key roles including FedEx\u2019s SAB CEO in the Kingdom, Saudi Cargo\u2019s CCO and Chief Business Development Officer, Saudi Arabian Logistics\u2019 Business Development VP, and King Fahd Causeway Authority\u2019s CEO, according to his LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN OTHER MOVES- The Sharjah Airport <\/strong><strong>Authority (SAA) appointed Aisha Al Mheiri (<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/aisha-obaid-almheiri-849ab020?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B1L5iD6GoSLeXNLxTfjCQSQ%3D%3D\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><strong>) as the Vice Chair of the Airport Council International\u2019s (ACI) IT Standing Committee<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/article\/b4ag6xp-airports-council-international-appoints-aisha\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reported. Al Mheiri \u2014 who is SAA\u2019s first employee to hold a Vice Chair position in an ACI committee \u2014 will help lead a team of specialized IT managers to develop IT systems on a global scale. She currently serves as the Assistant Director of Support Services for IT at Sharjah Airport, and is an active Committee Member at ACI Asia-Pacific and ACI World, according to her LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/fedex\/\">FedEx<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/moves\/\">MOVES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <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\/uae\/\">UAE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"79927\" 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=\"79927\">\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\/07\/24\/algeria-to-ink-southh2-corridor-feasibility-study-agreement-in-september\/\">\r\n                            Algeria to ink SouthH2 Corridor feasibility study agreement in September                        <\/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\/07\/24\/algeria-to-ink-southh2-corridor-feasibility-study-agreement-in-september\/\" 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 interconnector project will transport some 4 mn tons of green hydrogen per year from Algeria to Germany via Italy and Austria.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Algeria is doubling-down on exports: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Algeria\u2019s Sonatrach and Sonelgaz are set to sign an agreement with international partners to <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/90ef3b32-c563-46e2-8e33-6bd61872bd20\/today:-infinity-power-%25f0%259f%2592%259asierra-leone-%2B-iraq-powers-up-renewable-energy-exports-to-turkey\" rel=\"noopener\">complete the subsea interconnector line<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> to export electricity to the EU. The exported electricity will be generated from both renewable sources and natural gas. Sontrach also inked an <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2b5928f6-f097-4ca5-9c0f-aa619ac9345e\/rail,-trade,-and-cargo-updates-from-ksa,-uae,-egypt,-and-iran\" rel=\"noopener\">agreement with<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2b5928f6-f097-4ca5-9c0f-aa619ac9345e\/rail,-trade,-and-cargo-updates-from-ksa,-uae,-egypt,-and-iran\" rel=\"noopener\">Slovenian<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2b5928f6-f097-4ca5-9c0f-aa619ac9345e\/rail,-trade,-and-cargo-updates-from-ksa,-uae,-egypt,-and-iran\" rel=\"noopener\">natural gas trader Geoplin<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> back in May to increase gas exports to Slovenia by over 60% starting 2026. The country will employ its gas pipeline to Italy to deliver the natural gas to Slovenia.<\/span><\/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>A <\/strong><strong>wave of Indian investment<\/strong><strong> for Egypt:<\/strong> India looks to put USD 5 bn worth of investments into Egypt by 2027 through a new bilateral investment initiative. The pair will collaborate to boost trade between the two countries by exchanging frequent visits by economic delegations. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sis.gov.eg\/Story\/277047\/%D9%88%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%8A%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D8%B9%D8%B6%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%8A?lang=ar\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/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\/algeria\/\">Algeria<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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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;\">AUGUST<\/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>21-22 August (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rexconferences.com\/conference-info\" style=\"\">Rex Fuels Global Expo & Conference 2024- Bitumen, Petrochemicals & Products<\/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;\">SEPTEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-4 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudilogisticsexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-5 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.egypt-air-show.com\/\" style=\"\">Egypt International Airshow<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, El Alamein, Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10-11 September (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skymovemena.com\/\" style=\"\">SkyMove MENA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">12 September (Wednesday): Deadline for companies to submit bids for expansion and operation of Baghdad\u2019s International Airport.<\/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>18-19 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudimaritimecongress.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dammam, 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>23-25 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfzo.org\/Events\/Upcoming-Events\/id\/702\/zones-and-the-shifting-global-economic-structures-unlocking-new-investment-avenues\" style=\"\">World<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfzo.org\/Events\/Upcoming-Events\/id\/702\/zones-and-the-shifting-global-economic-structures-unlocking-new-investment-avenues\" style=\"\">Freezones<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfzo.org\/Events\/Upcoming-Events\/id\/702\/zones-and-the-shifting-global-economic-structures-unlocking-new-investment-avenues\" style=\"\">Organization\u2019s Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE)<\/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>23-26 September (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefreightsummit.com\/dubai2024\/\" style=\"\">Freight Summit 15th Global 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>25-26 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerospacesummit.com\/\" style=\"\">Global Aerospace Summit<\/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>30 September - 2 October (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aviationnews-online.com\/conferences\/dubai\/\" style=\"\">African, Middle East & Islamic Finance Aviation 100 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 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 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>8-10 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b25n998-under-patronage-mansour-bin-zayed-inaugural-global\" style=\"\">The Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">(Global Rail), 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>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, 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>8-10 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antwerpxl.com\" style=\"\">AntwerpXL Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Antwerp, Belgium.<\/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 October (Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itfglobal.org\/en\/events\/itf-congress-2024-marrakech\" style=\"\">International Transport Workers\u2019 Federation (ITF) Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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>16-17 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaaf2024.com\/\" style=\"\">Global Airport & Aviation Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah, 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>21-22 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartportstransformation.com\/\" style=\"\">Smart Ports & Logistics Transformation Summit<\/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>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<\/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>22-24 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalportsforum.com\/singapore-to-host-gpf\/\" style=\"\">Global Ports Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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>26-27 October (Saturday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theires.org\/Conference\/18859\/ICTTL\/\" style=\"\">International Conference on Tourism, Transport, and 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 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>11-12 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wamsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\">World Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Summit & Expo<\/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>11-12 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiairportexhibition.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Airport Exhibition<\/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>11-14 November (Monday-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, 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>13-15 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>18-20 November (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theheatshow.com\/beta\/\" style=\"\">The Heavy Equipment and Truck Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Damman, 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>19-21 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simrsnf.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi International Maritime Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-19 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g20.org\/en\/about-the-g20\/summit-rio-2024\" style=\"\">G20 Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">20-21 November (Wednesday-Thursday): Saudi Rail Exhibition, 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;\">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>2-3 December (Monday-Tuesday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/wings-of-change-middle-east\/\" style=\"\">Wings of Change Middle East<\/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>10-11 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/morocco.railmeetings.com\/en\/\" style=\"\">Rail Industry Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Casablanca, 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 December (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mebaa.aero\/\" style=\"\">Middle East Business Aviation<\/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:400;\">20 December (Wednesday): The Iran-Senegal Joint Economic Cooperation Commission, Dakar, Senegal.<\/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 style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/pressroom\/2024-releases\/2024-06-03-04\/\" style=\"\">IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, New Delhi, 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>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=\"font-weight:400;\">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=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2024\/February\/27-02\/DCC-partners-with-Worldef-International\" style=\"\">The Cross-Border Digital Trade Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai. <\/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 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>4-5 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seatrade-maritime.com\/event-news\/qatar-boosts-maritime-growth-new-shipping-event-2025\" style=\"\">Seatrade Maritime Qatar<\/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 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>16-17 April: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalportsforum.com\/dubai-to-host-gpf\/\" style=\"\">Global Ports Forum<\/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>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;\">2026<\/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;\">2026 UNCTAD Global Supply Chains Forum, 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;\">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>4Q 2027: Oman\u2019s 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