{"id":81572,"date":"2024-10-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=81572"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:26:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T15:26:26","slug":"uae-omani-hafeet-rail-project-secures-usd-1-5-bn-loan","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/uae-omani-hafeet-rail-project-secures-usd-1-5-bn-loan\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE-Omani Hafeet Rail project secures USD 1.5 bn loan"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"81574\" 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=\"81574\">\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\/10\/10\/today-a-financing-boost-for-hafeet-rail-qatarenergy-shell-ink-naphtha-supply-contract\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: A financing boost for Hafeet Rail  + QatarEnergy + Shell ink naphtha supply contract                        <\/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\/10\/10\/today-a-financing-boost-for-hafeet-rail-qatarenergy-shell-ink-naphtha-supply-contract\/\" 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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But first, the latest on the aftermath of two super storms coming in quick succession on the southern US coastline\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY ABROAD- <\/strong><strong>Hurricane Milton is expected to significantly disrupt southern US <\/strong><strong>energy infrastructure<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> The hurricane made landfall on the coast of Florida as a dangerous Category 3 storm before weakening to a Category 2 storm as it came ashore early this morning. Over the course of a mere 12 hours, the hurricane <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/science\/archive\/2024\/10\/hurricane-milton-climate-change\/680188\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">escalated from Category 1 to a Category 5 storm<\/a> earlier this week as it swept over the Gulf of Mexico and sustained winds of 160 mph as of yesterday morning. High winds, flooding, and storm surges are expected to potentially damage power plants, power transmission lines, and fuel terminals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Nothing coming in or out:<\/strong> Several ports in Florida have been closed, with inbound and outbound traffic to Tampa Bay shut down, according to a US Energy Information Administration <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/todayinenergy\/detail.php?id=63444\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.The port, which oversees 43% of Floridia\u2019s petroleum products, is responsible for some 17 mn tons of oil and natural gas related products moving through it annually. Energy giant Chevron has shut down its US Gulf of Mexico oil platform Blind Faith until further notice, halting a production capacity of around 65k bpd. Multiple airports across Florida, including Tampa International Airport (TPA), have suspended all cargo and commercial flight operations as of Tuesday in preparation for the hurricane, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/10\/08\/weather\/hurricane-milton-planes-disney-world-hotels.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The developing story is grabbing a lot of ink in the int\u2019l press: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/floridians-flee-looming-catastrophe-hurricane-milton-approaches-2024-10-09\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/live\/hurricane-milton-florida-tracker-updates\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AP<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/graphics\/2024-atlantic-hurricane-season\/milton\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/8d348395-7286-486d-8837-49576c27ec8b\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/weather\/2024\/10\/09\/hurricane-milton-landfall\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Post<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2024\/weather\/milton-map-path-tracker.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/weather\/live-news\/hurricane-milton-florida-10-09-24\/index.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c981q381p58o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2024\/oct\/09\/hurricane-milton-florida-landfall-storm-surge\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Guardian<\/a> <\/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>#2- <\/strong><strong>Iraq to adopt prepayment mechanism for importing from T\u00fcrkmengaz via Iran<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Iraq has inked an agreement with Turkmenistan national gas company T\u00fcrkmengaz to implement a prepayment system for importing gas via Iran, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IraqiPMO.Eng\/posts\/pfbid0qojGV41jCPdBrt6QNGzBYSNMFmLmaC9jKM5XCPt5BZcfSo2YeUiMrPUvttiNutmZl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Supplier Loxstone Energy will facilitate the transaction through a swap mechanism under a contract with the Iraqi government, which will be exempt from standard public contract procedures and federal budget regulations for the next three years, Iraqi news outlet <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shafaq.com\/en\/Economy\/Iraqi-adopts-prepayment-for-importing-Turkmen-gas\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Shafaq<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a>#1- <\/strong><strong>Hapag Lloyd and Maersk are adding the East-West Service Network 2025 to their <\/strong><strong>Gemini cooperation to connect cargo across key trade routes<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hapag-lloyd.com\/en\/services-information\/news\/2024\/10\/gemini-network-update.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The two firms are also phasing in the Cape of Good Hope Network in February 2025. The network will boast 29 mainline services, 28 shuttles, and around 340 vessels with a total capacity of 3.7 mn TEUs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Hapag Lloyd and Maersk have said they will provide alternative networks to their <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/bd168f4c-402c-46f7-ac7f-bde7ece24f52\/today:-sfd-extends-a-loan-for-north-eleuthera-airport-development-in-the-bahamas\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gemini Cooperation<\/a> if Red Sea disruptions continue. The two network options would see both shipping giants either returning to the Trans Suez Canal or continuing the alternative route around the Cape of Good Hope. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What is Gemini?<\/strong> The Gemini Cooperation is an alliance by Hapag Lloyd and Maersk that aims to offer a flexible ocean network with schedule reliability above 90% for services under the Gemini umbrella, according to the statement. We first caught wind of this partnership <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/dfb5bf6b-68b8-4c9f-9b73-050685364585\/hapag-lloyd-and-maersk-join-forces-to-optimize-schedule-reliability\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">back in January<\/a>, but the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) held up the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e06a580f-170e-49c7-9348-c7e2ef385395\/us-delays-maersk-%2B-hapag-lloyd-jv-from-coming-into-effect\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">launch in July<\/a> pending the divulgence of additional information needed to determine the venture\u2019s competitive impact.<\/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 rose in early morning trading on the back of an anticipated spike in fuel <\/strong><strong>demand due to Hurricane Milton and potential supply disruption from the Middle East, <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-prices-rise-israel-iran-conflict-fears-us-storm-2024-10-10\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures were up USD 0.63 to USD 77.21 a barrel at 04.23 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures gained USD 0.63 to USD 73.87 a barrel. The storm drove up demand for gas in Florida which has helped prop up crude prices. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant declaring an Israeli strike against Iran would be \"lethal, precise and surprising\" is also leaving investors wary of escalating tensions between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>#2- <\/strong><strong>Global oil demand growth <\/strong><strong>will fall below prior expectations next year<\/strong><strong> due to lower <\/strong><strong>economic activity in North America and China<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/eia-slashes-us-global-oil-demand-forecasts-2025-2024-10-08\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing a US Energy Information Administration report. World oil demand is now forecasted to rise 1.2 mn bpd to hit 104.3 mn bpd in 2025, some 300k bpd below prior expectations. Demand is slated to come in at some 103.1 mn bpd this year, around 20k bpd lower than prior forecasts. Declining imports and refinery runs in China, the world\u2019s top buyer of crude, have been driving down forecasts.<\/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>IN OTHER OIL NEWS- Kazakhstan continues to flout Opec+ production limits: <\/strong>Oil production at Tengiz, Kazakhstan\u2019s largest oil field, hit a record 699k bpd this month as production at the site continues to ramp up following the conclusion of maintenance in August, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/top-kazakh-oil-field-hits-record-output-amid-tensions-with-opec-sources-say-2024-10-09\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. The boost in output makes it less likely that Kazakhstan \u2014 which was cited by the oil producing cartel along with Iraq and Russia <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/ea345cbb-a7f5-4009-9a1a-1041a78c1bff\/this-morning:-faisal-bin-farhan,-faisal-ibrahim-call-for-de-escalation-%2B-immediate-ceasefire-as-regional-conflict-grows\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">for lack of compliance<\/a> in a meeting earlier this month \u2014 is adhering to Opec+ limits. <\/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>And numbers seem to confirm that Kazakhstan cheated in September:<\/strong> Meanwhile, Kazakhstan\u2019s production for the previous month exceeded its 1.468 mn bpd limit by some 170k bpd, the newswire said citing its own tally. The country is set to swing back to compliance this month as some oil fields go offline for maintenance, but excess production is expected to resume once more in November as maintenance efforts wrap up. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Are we seeing the last day of Opec+ voluntary cuts?<\/strong> Continued lack of compliance could push Saudi Arabia and other OPEC+ members <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/ea345cbb-a7f5-4009-9a1a-1041a78c1bff\/this-morning:-faisal-bin-farhan,-faisal-ibrahim-call-for-de-escalation-%2B-immediate-ceasefire-as-regional-conflict-grows\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">to abandon oil cuts altogether<\/a>, RBC Capital\u2019s Helima Croft had told Reuters earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak expressed uncertainty about <\/strong><strong>future market demand,<\/strong> saying it was \u201ctoo early,\u201d to determine if a plan to wind back some of the cuts and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/15e652d4-9d00-4e0c-97dd-80ac1a9a5011\/this-morning:-union-properties-plans-aed-6-bn-in-investments-%2B-pakistan-secures-fresh-funding-from-the-uae%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reintroduce 180k bbl \/ d<\/a> of production was justified by market conditions, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/russia-says-too-early-say-if-market-ready-extra-oil-dec-2024-10-09\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported yesterday. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>Opec+ <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/edition\/ksa\/2024-10-03\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">opted to stay the course<\/a> on its planned production targets at its policy meeting last week, including plans to phase out supply cuts by December. The meeting also saw the Saudi-led cartel say that it was increasing its scrutiny of members that have a patchy compliance record. The group is scheduled to reconvene on Sunday, 1 December to decide whether to hold steady or adjust according to market conditions.<\/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 continues dipping: <\/strong>The Baltic Exchange\u2019s dry bulk sea freight index \u2014 which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments \u2014 fell <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tradingeconomics.com\/commodity\/baltic\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">3.3% to 1,799 points<\/a> on Wednesday, registering its lowest level since late August. The capesize index dipped about 6.8% to 2,786 points, while the panamax index gained 16 points to 1,457 points. The smaller supramax notched up 6 points to 1,270 points.<\/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\">PSA-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Maersk applies new PSS on cargo from East Med to Canada<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Shipping giant Maersk has issued a new USD 2k peak season surcharge (PSS) on all dry containers traveling from the East Mediterranean to Canada, effective 23 October, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maersk.com\/news\/articles\/2024\/10\/08\/peak-season-surcharge-for-the-scope-east-mediterranean-to-canada\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. 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international lenders, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asyad.om\/who-we-are\/media-center\/2024\/10\/09\/hafeet-rail-announcement-ceremony-of-bank-financing-agreement\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from Omani logistics firm Asyad. The AED and OMR-denominated debt facility consists of both conventional and Islamic tranches. The USD 2.5 bn joint project will connect the UAE with Oman\u2019s Port of Sohar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The railway\u2019s budget was trimmed from the initial USD 3 bn to USD 2.5 bn<\/strong>, according to the state news agency, which only mentioned an optimization of resources as the reason behind the smaller budget.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Who chipped in? <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Participating local banks in the debt facility include Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Arab Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, and Bank Ajman. The loan also saw a group of Omani lenders contribute, including Ahli Bank, Bank Dhofar, Bank Muscat, National Bank of Oman, Oman Arab Bank, Ahli Islamic Bank, Bank Muscat (Meethaq Islamic Banking), Bank Nizwa, and Alizz Islamic Bank. The National Bank of Kuwait and Standard Chartered Bank also participated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>Standard Chartered served as the lead financial advisor, while FAB acted as the co-financial advisor. Since early 2023, Standard Chartered has helped secure the debt funding for the project.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> In 2022, Etihad Rail and Oman Rail formed a 50-50 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5f7c0fa0-7ff5-40da-a538-6bf6b52690ea\/uae-and-oman-allocate-aed-11-bn-to-uae-oman-railway-contracts\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">joint venture<\/a> to develop Hafeet Railway, aimed at boosting trade between the UAE and Oman. Later, Etihad Rail, sovereign wealth fund Mubadala, and Oman\u2019s Asyad Group launched a new entity \u2014 Hafeet Rail \u2014 to work on the railway. The rail link will cut travel between Abu Dhabi and Sohar to 100 minutes, with freight trains moving at 120 km\/h and passenger trains carrying up to 400 people at 200 km\/h. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details:<\/strong> The 238 km railway network will link five major ports and various industrial and freezones between the two nations. The project is set to transport over 15k tonnes of cargo, the equivalent of 270 standard containers, on a single freight train journey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> MORE FROM ETIHAD RAIL-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Etihad Rail inked an MoU with India\u2019s <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rites.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Rites<\/a><\/strong><strong>, a transport infrastructure consultancy, to <\/strong><strong>explore cooperation in developing railways and related infrastructure in the UAE and GCC<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/10\/785.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. The agreement covers rolling stock supply, leasing, and management of railway infrastructure in the region. Rites will also conduct capacity analysis for UAE railways and other corridors in the region aiming to streamline regional logistics and trade routes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Rites has footprints in the UAE: <\/strong>UAE-based port operator AD Ports Group inked an MoU with Rites <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/611b75f3-f7c5-472c-9dc5-54afdc435ebd\/ad-ports-inks-mous-with-gujarat-maritime-%2B%253cmark%253e-rites%253c%2Fmark%253e-for-port-and-trade-infrastructure-development-in-india\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">back in February<\/a> to explore investments in ports, logistics parks, economic and free zones, rail, and other logistics infrastructure. 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The financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">What they said:<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> \u201cToday\u2019s signing further strengthens QatarEnergy\u2019s relationship with Shell, which is not only a reliable naphtha off-taker but also a major counterpart and strategic partner. We look forward to building on our longstanding relationship with Shell and achieving greater mutual successes along the way,\u201d Qatar\u2019s State of Energy Affairs Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said in the statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not QatarEnergy\u2019s first time with Shell: <\/strong>QatarEnergy\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qatarenergy.qa\/en\/MediaCenter\/Pages\/newsdetails.aspx?ItemId=3624\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">first five-year naphtha agreement<\/a> with Shell was signed in 2019. The agreement secured a supply of 900k metric tons of full range naphtha and plant condensate per year starting April 2020. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>QatarEnergy has been <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5a54c1a9-21be-43a8-a719-110ba32ea936\/today:-a-new-riyadh-logistics-park-%2B-mubadala-eyes-stakes-in-london-heathrow\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">expanding its supply agreements<\/a><\/strong><strong> with several partners,<\/strong> supported by Qatar\u2019s North Field reservoir, which it shares with Iran, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/deals\/qatarenergy-signs-20-year-naphtha-supply-deal-with-shell-2024-10-08\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. QatarEnergy\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2a1083b0-4192-48de-80dc-9dfe9b734f42\/qatarenergy-%2B%253cmark%253e-nakilat%253c%2Fmark%253e-ink-long-term-agreement-for-nine-lng-vessels\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">fleet is also undergoing an expansion<\/a> to boost North Field\u2019s production.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> QatarEnergy inked a 15-year sale and purchase agreement in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/038b4076-d306-46d4-a2fc-822b4e96c54c\/%253cmark%253eqatarenergy%253c%2Fmark%253e-inks-15-year-contract-to-supply-kuwait-with-3-mn-tons-of-lng-annually\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">August<\/a> with the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, which will supply 3 mn tons per annum of LNG to Kuwait. 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The vessels were built in 2021 by Guangzhou CSSC Longxue Shipbuilding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Bahri has spent a total of USD 1.6 bn on the 17 ships it bought this year alone<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">. These were 13 VLCCs, an MPP heavy-lift ship, an ultramax bulker and now the IMC MR2 pair of vessels. The sisterships\u2019s final price per vessel was way below VesselsValue\u2019s estimation of USD 57.2 mn, as determining the price was difficult with almost no transactions this year involving similar ships, the brokers told the newswire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI:<\/strong> Bahri sold a 303k dwt VLCC Safwa, built in 2002, for USD 31.7 mn, and is buying a 2018-built 62k dwt ultramax bulker Amis Miracle from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/095d3cb5-a7d7-4f3e-a7af-4955c9683982\/today:-everything-that-happened-at-the-routes-world-forum-in-bahrain-%2B-equipment-updates-from-milaha\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wisdom Marine<\/a>. 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Judah Ventures and several strategic angel investors also participated in the round, Yamm said, without disclosing the angel investors\u2019 names. No details were provided on the size or breakdown of each investor\u2019s contribution to the round, or whether the round was debt- or equity-based. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">About Yamm:<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> Founded in 2023 by Sultan Al Subhi, Mohammed Al Shalati, and Hamadah Al Khaldi, the startup focuses on automating returns and refunds for e-commerce. \u201cYamm offers a comprehensive end-to-end solution for managing returns, refunds, and logistics, designed to simplify the post-purchase experience for both consumers and merchants,\u201d the statement says.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/investment-watch\/\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/startup-watch\/\">STARTUP WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"81587\" 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=\"81587\">\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\/10\/10\/updates-in-cargo-storage-aviation-and-digitalization-from-the-uae-morocco-and-iraq\/\">\r\n                            Updates in cargo, storage, aviation, and digitalization from the UAE, Morocco, and Iraq                        <\/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\/10\/10\/updates-in-cargo-storage-aviation-and-digitalization-from-the-uae-morocco-and-iraq\/\" 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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Logistics Services (BLS) to store its goods set for distribution in BLS\u2019 new 10k pallet logistics facility in Tit Mellil, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.infomediaire.net\/logistique-transmed-sallie-a-buildings-logistic-services\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Under the agreement, Transmed will gain access to BLS\u2019 new warehouse facility, which spans some 40k sqm and will be operational starting 1 January 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">CARGO-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Flydubai + cargo.one partner up to boost digital sales capabilities:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s budget carrier flydubai\u2019s cargo division flydubai Cargo has partnered with Berlin-based logistics firm cargo.one to launch its digital sales on the booking platform, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.flydubai.com\/flydubai-cargo-partners-with-cargoone-to-enhance-its-digital-sales-capabilities\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The move will allow freight forwarding companies digital access to flydubai Cargo\u2019s capacity, which includes interline routes thanks to its agreements and partnerships with other airlines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">AVIATION <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Fly Vaayu lands at RAK Airport: <\/strong>UAE-based cargo carrier Fly Vaayu has become the UAE\u2019s only dedicated freight airline, which was marked by a landing at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) on Monday, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/rakairport_rak-airport-welcomes-fly-vaayu-fly-vaayu-activity-7249335294494183425-5WIl?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Fly Vaayu \u2014 which boasts the world\u2019s third A320 Airbus passenger-to-freighter \u2014 aims to boost UAE and GCC <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/article\/b5kw07r-ras-khaimah-international-airport-welcomes\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">connectivity<\/a> to Asia, Africa, and Europe by establishing its operational hub at RTK.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DIGITALIZATION- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>TotalEnergies + IBS Software partner to digitize Iraq operations<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> TotalEnergies\u2019 Iraq subsidiary TotalEnergies Exploration Production Ratawi Hub (TEPRH) has selected IBS Software to digitize its personnel logistics and tracking operations in Iraq, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibsplc.com\/news\/totalenergies-ep-ratawi-hub-selects-ibs-software-to-revolutionise-personnel-logistics-and-tracking\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Under the new system, TEPRH aims to automate workforce transport and ensure the safety of personnel. IBS Software will use its iLogistics Cloud solutions to optimize personnel and material logistics. The system automates transport scheduling, check-ins, and personnel tracking. <\/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>Abu Dhabi Customs + DHL partner to boost service performance<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s Abu Dhabi Customs and DHL Express have inked an agreement to boost service performance through digital integration using AI systems. The pair will establish a general framework for exchanging data, information and services. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b5lhfbp-abu-dhabi-customs-dhl-sign-agreement-enhance\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>QIB looks to slash carbon emissions<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has signed up to DHL Express\u2019 GoGreen Plus program to reduce its carbon footprint. The program looks to cut down on carbon emissions related to global logistics. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/qib-joins-forces-with-dhl-express-qatar-by-signing-up-for-the-gogreen-plus-program-milecun3\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>N<\/strong><strong>ine aircraft join AviLease fleet<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Saudi PIF aircraft leasing subsidiary AviLease has acquired nine aircraft from Avolon, bringing the company\u2019s portfolio to 167 owned aircraft. The firm had purchased 13 of Avolon\u2019s aircraft in a transaction last year. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2185527\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Spa<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>UAE + China look to boost port collaboration<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> AD Ports Group and China\u2019s Hainan Harbor and Shipping International Port Company have signed a strategic MoU to boost collaboration between CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal and Yangpu Economic Development Zone. The pair aim to form a sister-port relationship between Yangpu Port and Khalifa Port. 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category-around-the-world tag-around-the-world tag-aviation tag-boeing tag-us 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\/10\/.ebd206eb-46e1-407a-8919-f2adf9764f11.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Boeing has taken its <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6803de6c-d1a2-40b9-a0c9-37270e5160b3\/%253cmark%253eboeing-%253c%2Fmark%253emakes-a-final-offer-to-workers-on-strike\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">30% pay raise offer<\/a><\/strong><strong> off the table in union negotiations after <\/strong><strong>the talks <\/strong><strong>reached a stalemate yet again<\/strong>, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/90c35952-4adf-4b6c-adb0-e51561aadfc8\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> reports. The firm said that the union was not giving its proposals serious consideration, while the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) says Boeing was \u201chell-bent\u201d on its position, which was rejected by union members. Boeing alleges that the union \u201cmade non-negotiable demands far in excess of what can be accepted if we are to remain competitive as a business,\u201d and that \u201cfurther negotiations do not make sense at this point and [their] offer has been withdrawn,\u201d the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c5y064gz1e3o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> reports, citing comments from Boeing Commercial Airlines President Stephanie Pope distributed to employees in a letter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">ICYMI-<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">&nbsp;Boeing returned to the negotiating table <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/66a02390-84b3-4d8d-80e1-cafc419967b9\/%253cmark%253eboeing%253c%2Fmark%253e-relaunches-wage-negotiations-as-production-hub-strike-enters-fourth-week\" rel=\"noopener\">this week<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">, two weeks after talks failed to resolve a labor strike at the company, with a federal mediator summoning representatives from Boeing and trade union International Association of Machinists (IAM) District 751 to relaunch talks. A second round of wage talks broke down with no progress last week. The strikers are looking for a 40% pay rise and the reinstatement of a defined-benefit pension.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Singapore\u2019s <\/strong><strong>marine fuel suppliers are required to provide digital bunkering <\/strong><strong>services and electronic bunker delivery notes starting 1 April 2025<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/singapore-mandate-digital-bunker-notes-starting-april-2025-2024-10-09\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing a statement from Singapore\u2019s Senior Transport Minister Amy Khor during the SIBCON 2024 conference. Pilot trials with a variety of bunker suppliers have been taking place since November last year. Singapore, a bunkering hub, is looking to streamline ship fueling processes by making the flow of data sharing between buyers and sellers easier and more transparent. The move is slated to make Singapore the first port to implement digital bunkering at this scale, saving some 40k man-days per year and reducing the risk of fraud.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/around-the-world\/\">AROUND THE WORLD<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/boeing\/\">Boeing<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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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>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>12-14 October (Saturday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/1791.pdf\" style=\"\">Global Logistics Forum<\/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>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>13-15 November (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azernews.az\/business\/230842.html\" style=\"\">ITC North-South - New Horizons<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Astrakhan, Russia<\/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;\">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>4-6 November: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tiaca.org\/tiaca-to-hold-air-cargo-forum-2025\/\" style=\"\">The International Air Cargo Association TIACA\u2019s Air Cargo Forum 2025<\/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;\">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 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