{"id":83091,"date":"2024-12-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=83091"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:50:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T15:50:44","slug":"ebrd-extends-a-eur-65-mn-loan-to-marsa-maroc-for-port-development","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/ebrd-extends-a-eur-65-mn-loan-to-marsa-maroc-for-port-development\/","title":{"rendered":"EBRD extends a EUR 65 mn loan to Marsa Maroc for port development"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"83093\" 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=\"83093\">\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\/12\/16\/today-ebrd-extends-a-loan-to-marsa-maroc-pif-closes-15-acquisition-of-heathrow\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: EBRD extends a loan to Marsa Maroc + PIF closes 15% acquisition of Heathrow                        <\/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\/12\/16\/today-ebrd-extends-a-loan-to-marsa-maroc-pif-closes-15-acquisition-of-heathrow\/\" 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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There\u2019s a mixed bag of ports, aviation and rail updates this morning from Morocco, the UAE, and Saudi\u2019s sovereign wealth fund the PIF. Let\u2019s jump right in. <\/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><\/strong><strong><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a>#1- SAR expands North Train line to boost mining: <\/strong>Saudi Arabia Railways (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sar.com.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SAR<\/a>) is expanding its North Train freight line at a cost of SAR 5 bn, Saudi Transport Minister Saleh Al Jasser announced at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sc-2030.com\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Supply Chain and Logistics Conference<\/a>. The expansion aims to strengthen the connection between the Kingdom\u2019s rail networks and east coast ports to support its growing mining sector.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO-<\/strong> <strong>The Kingdom is currently developing 18 logistics hubs with SAR 10 bn in <\/strong><strong>investments<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arabnews.com\/node\/2583146\/business-economy\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Arab News<\/a> reports, citing unnamed senior officials. The Kingdom plans to increase the number of logistics zones to 59, up from 22 by 2030, Al Jasser said at the conference. <\/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- London-based <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gulfsands.com\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulfsands<\/a><\/strong><strong> Petroleum is calling for changes to Syria\u2019s sanctions to allow <\/strong><strong>foreign oil companies to return to business and help boost oil production<\/strong>, Managing Director John Bell told the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/b486b140-f39c-4b21-8979-90897723d9d7\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a>. The country\u2019s overall oil production has fallen from 400k b\/d in 2011 to 80k b\/d, he added. Gulfsands, which operates in a region controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces, hasn\u2019t received revenue from Syria since sanctions were imposed back in 2011. The company\u2019s oil production stood at 20k b\/d pre-sanctions. Other global companies including Shell and Total also suspended operations in Syria, but did not disclose whether they would be resuming operations in the country again.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Exxon Mobil is putting forward a five-year plan to expand output and increase earnings <\/strong><strong>by USD 20 bn by 2030<\/strong>, on top of projected earnings of USD 34.2 bn this year, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/exxon-mobil-forecasts-higher-capital-spending-2024-12-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported on Friday, citing comments made by CEO Darren Woods at a media briefing. The oil producer wants to boost oil and gas output by 18% to 5.4 mn barrels per day and increase annual spending between USD 28 bn to USD 33 bn between 2026 and 2030. The new targets come on the heels of Exxon\u2019s Guyana high-profit generating operations, its US shale business, and its increased project spending which is projected to \u201cgenerate returns of more than 30% over the life of its investments,\u201d Woods said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- Qatar Airways is reportedly seeking to replace the <\/strong><strong>Boeing the 25 737-10 aircraft currently on order with smaller 737-8s due to the model no longer meeting its requirements<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-12-13\/qatar-air-seeks-to-drop-boeing-737s-after-making-up-with-airbus\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the negotiation. Qatar airways would likely pass the 737-8s to Rwanda Air and Virgin Australia for use, the sources said. The move comes on the back of Qatar Airways\u2019 reconciliation with Airbus <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/d8eeb955-a347-41aa-8179-5e5474825af3\/today:-egypt-floats-the-egp,-arcapita-closes-a-sar-1.8-bn-logistics-fund-%2B-houthi-attacks-turn-deadly\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">back in March<\/a>, reinstating its order of 50 A321 jets, making its order of the Boeing 737-10 now redundant. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Airbus on the mind: <\/strong>Qatar Airways was reportedly thinking about <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/56fa7e88-579e-4b1d-a52e-66fbea7cb307\/today:-a-big-day-for-regional-rail-projects-%2B-egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-sczone-signs-land-agreement-with-orascom-industrial-parks\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquiring Airbus A330s<\/a> formerly owned by American Airlines\u2019 (AA) on the back of aircraft delivery delays, including Boeing\u2019s latest postponement of 777X deliveries. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Boeing\u2019s order book woes are in Airbus\u2019 favor, <\/strong>\u201cthe declining demand of plane orders by airlines for Boeing aircrafts might just get directed towards Airbus instead, and doesn\u2019t just disappear,\u201d chief economist at Revelio Labs, Lisa Simon, told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2024\/03\/15\/economy\/boeing-airfares-economy\/index.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a> back <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/a0cea0cf-ea07-461e-b2e5-2f0f2095724f\/what-boeing%25e2%2580%2599s-recent-bout-of-bad-press-means-for-the-order-books\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in March<\/a>. Airbus delivered <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/9fceec0c-837a-4c2f-8656-adb7051757f1\/%253cmark%253eairbus%253c%2Fmark%253e-recorded-a-revenues-boost-and-a-dip-in-net-income-in-2023\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">some 735<\/a> aircraft in 2023, far ahead of Boeing\u2019s 480, solidifying its title as the world\u2019s largest plane manufacturer for the fifth straight year, and casting doubt on whether the commercial aircraft market is still characterized by the long-running Boeing-Airbus duopoly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><\/strong><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>#5- The European Commission approves Adnoc\u2019s acquisition of Navig8: <\/strong>The European Commission has approved Adnoc Logistics and Services\u2019 acquisition of an 80% stake in Navig8 and its subsidiary, Integr8, for USD 1 bn, with a deferred payment for the remaining 20% in 2027, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/commission\/presscorner\/detail\/en\/mex_24_6342\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background<\/strong>: Adnoc agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Navig8 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e8e162f2-bb47-42db-8e47-73970f18b93f\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last June<\/a>, pending regulatory approvals. The acquisition will boost Adnoc L&S\u2019 services portfolio to include bunker trading, pooling and other services, as well as expand its presence to new locations. Navig8 will retain joint control over its subsidiary, Integr8 Fuels, until June 2027, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/adnoc-gets-european-commissions-stamp-of-approval-for-navig8-acquisition\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Offshore Energy<\/a> reports.<\/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 dipped in early morning trading as investors await the outcome of a Fed <\/strong><strong>meeting later this week and the possibility of further cuts to interest rates<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/oil-eases-highest-weeks-investors-eye-fed-rate-cuts-2024-12-16\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures slipped USD 0.21 to USD 74.28 a barrel by GMT 04.24, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped USD 0.40 to USD 70.99 a barrel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Global oil markets are destined to be oversupplied in 2025 based on expected supply and <\/strong><strong>demand levels<\/strong>, despite Opec\u2019s plans to delay output hikes to 2Q 2025, according to the International Energy Agency\u2019s (IEA) oil market <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/oil-market-report-december-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a>. A lifting of production cuts in April 2025 will still lead to an oversupply of 1.4 mn bbl \/ d, though the IEA is assuming a 950k bbl \/ d overhang even if Opec+ does not commit to this timeline. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The breakdown:<\/strong> These expectations are based on a predicted global consumption level of 103.9 mn bbl \/ d in 2025, compared to an anticipated supply of 104.8 mn bbl \/ d, even if Opec+ delayed or scrapped plans to phase out cuts. Meanwhile, non-Opec+ supply will increase by 1.5 mn bbl \/ d next year, led by the United States, Brazil, Guyana, Canada and Argentina.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> Opec <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/60c104fb-5036-4ed3-b4b0-3c40bc0e4b0c\/this-morning:-amman-stock-exchange-joins-tabadul-%2B-uae-mercosur-trade-agreement-in-2025%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">slashed<\/a> this year\u2019s oil demand growth forecast by 210k bbl \/ d to 1.6 mn bbl \/ d, after accounting for \u201crecently received bearish data for 3Q 24.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Baltic index dips once again:<\/strong> The Baltic Exchange\u2019s dry bulk sea freight index \u2014 which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tradingeconomics.com\/commodity\/baltic\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">fell 0.4%<\/a> to 1,051 points on Friday, driven by lower rates across smaller vessels. The capesize index rose 11 points to 1,263 points, while the panamax index dipped 25 points to 995 points. The smaller supramax index eased 2 points to 959 points.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>The Drewry World Container Index remained steady at USD 3,529 per 40-ft container <\/strong><strong>on Thursday,<\/strong> according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drewry.co.uk\/supply-chain-advisors\/supply-chain-expertise\/world-container-index-assessed-by-drewry\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">latest index readings<\/a>. Spot rates for 40-ft containers are now 66% below the previous pandemic peak, but remain 148% above the pre-pandemic rate of USD 1.4k. The average composite index YTD is USD 3,949 per 40ft container, which is USD 1,091 higher than the 10-year average rate of USD 2,858<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5-<\/strong> <strong>LNG fre<\/strong><strong>ight rates drop amid oversupply of vessels: <\/strong>Charter rates for ships carrying LNG have fallen by c. 80% since the summer \u2014 the lowest on record, as the sector faces an overproduction of ships due to Europe\u2019s energy crisis two years ago, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/f2487f18-1902-4aaa-afdb-1e44b11c99de\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> reported on Saturday. Around 650 LNG carriers were in operations as of last year, with 68 vessels added by the end of 2024, and another 88 vessels due in 2025, according to International Gas Union and Flex LNG<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Rates for older and steam-run turbine vessels have decreased<\/strong>, \u201cthe earnings, once elements such as operational costs are deducted, are in a lot of cases negative or near zero,\u201d a broker told Financial Times. This could lead to a period of readjustment in the industry, by getting rid of the old ships as shipowners will not be able to cover their costs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#6- <\/strong><strong>Fitch Ratings has upgraded its 2025 outlook for global container shipping from <\/strong><strong>\u2018deteriorating\u2019 to \u2018stable\u2019 on the back of improvements in tankers and bulk sector<\/strong><strong>s, <\/strong>according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchratings.com\/research\/corporate-finance\/global-shipping-outlook-is-stable-in-2025-12-12-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released last week. The rating agency is expecting stability for tankers and dry bulk, with a solid performance for tankers. Container shipping is projected to reach an oversupply in the upcoming year driven by new vessel deliveries, which will likely help in reducing freight rates. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Shipping giant Maersk expects global container market volumes to grow between 5% and <\/strong><strong>7% in 2025<\/strong>, pushed up by strong demand from the US due to looming <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/277e7778-5a75-4f1c-95e9-fb3f2bebebff\/today:-a-news-trade-facility-for-mashreq-%2B-gwc-to-develop-logistics-facilities-in-ras-al-khair\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">trade tariffs<\/a> and potential US East Coast and Gulf Coast <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/us-east-coast-gulf-coast-ports-employer-says-no-significant-progress-key-2024-11-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">port strikes<\/a>, North America President Charles van der Steene told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/maersk-sees-global-container-volumes-rising-much-7-2025-exec-says-2024-12-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> last week. \u201cResilient\u201d demand from US firms and the continued rerouting of vessels to avoid the Red Sea are driving up container demand, he added. \u201cWe\u2019re [in] discussions with our customers as to how they can prepare for \u2026 what will likely be another year of disruption and the need for supply chain resilience,\u201d Van der Steene told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/12\/13\/shipping-giant-maersk-sees-another-year-of-disruption-for-global-trade.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> on Friday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#7-<\/strong> <strong>Di<\/strong><strong>esel prices likely to see a bump in 2025 amid refinery closures: <\/strong>The global diesel market is expected to find price support in 2025 on the back of the closure of c.1% of refining capacity, which should offset the market\u2019s current weak demand as the world turns to cleaner fuels, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/global-diesel-prices-rely-refinery-closures-support-2025-2024-12-12\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported on Thursday, citing unnamed traders and analysts. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The outlook: <\/strong>Some 1 mn barrels per day of refining capacity in Europe and the United States is projected to close permanently next year due to low profits, even as global demand is expected to see a modest increase, according to Reuters calculations. \u201cFor 2025, we are constructive on European diesel prices due to the capacity closures, still low forward margins that will keep utilisation levels relatively low, and a slight rebound in demand,\u201d Energy Aspects analyst Natalia Losada said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>JP Morgan expects European diesel margins to trade at c.USD 17-19 a barrel next year<\/strong>, increasing to USD 21 in 2026 as refinery shutdowns surpass the level of decrease in demand. It expects US margins to remain stable, averaging USD 25 in 2025 and USD 28 in 2026.<\/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>Oman\u2019s ports see growth in trade:<\/strong> Oman\u2019s total volume of exports and imports reached over OMR 11.4 bn (c. USD 29.6 bn) in 3Q 2024, with Sohar Port\u2019s total volume of goods standing at OMAR 5.6 bn during the same period, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omandaily.om\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9\/na\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A6-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%82%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D9%88%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%B0-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-114-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Oman Daily<\/a> reported on Thursday. Khasab, Duqm, and Salalah ports also contributed to the numbers, with Khasab representing the largest volume in re-exports. 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The conference \u2014 under the theme Collaboration for the Intelligent Age \u2014 will gather global leaders to address geopolitical shocks and stimulate growth across five thematic priorities; rebuilding trust, reimagining growth, investing in people, safeguarding the planet, and industries in the intelligent age. <\/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>Belgium will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldcargosummit.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">World Cargo Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Monday, 27 January to Wednesday, <\/strong><strong>29 January <\/strong>in Ostend. 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links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we know: <\/strong>The loan will finance expanding handling capacity of multipurpose terminals at the Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar ports via infrastructure work and the acquisition of hybrid cranes and electric rail cranes, the statement notes. As part of the financing agreement, there will also be technical cooperation activities to develop and implement digital solutions at the Casablanca terminal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Last we heard, Jorf Lasfar was one of four ports picked by Morocco and the World Bank <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/486407bd-d8e3-4894-8d84-e916d1cd3c83\/today:-red-sea-disruption-continues-amid-the-houthi%25e2%2580%2599s-expanded-target-list\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">back in January<\/a> for a green hydrogen storage and ship refueling feasibility study. The study aimed to assess the technical and economic potential for green fuel production at Moroccan ports in a bid to help decarbonize the shipping sector, which accounts for 2.9% of global greenhouse gas emissions.<\/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\/debt-watch\/\">DEBT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/marsa-maroc\/\">Marsa Maroc<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/morocco\/\">Morocco<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ports\/\">PORTS<\/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=\"83098\" 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=\"83098\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">M&amp;A Watch<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/12\/16\/pif-closes-15-acquisition-of-heathrow-airport\/\">\r\n                            PIF closes 15% acquisition of Heathrow Airport                        <\/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\/12\/16\/pif-closes-15-acquisition-of-heathrow-airport\/\" 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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At the same time, Paris-based equity firm Ardian snapped up 22.6% in the London airport for the same group of shareholders via a separate vehicle. <\/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 and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Ironing out the kinks: <\/strong>PIF and Ardian had entered into a binding agreement with Ferrovial <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fd07d732-6415-45fc-a431-f60cb6ba06a8\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fd07d732-6415-45fc-a431-f60cb6ba06a8\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">November<\/a> of last year which would have seen the pair grab 10% and 15% stakes apiece in FGP TopCo. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/2f9dc4b3-994a-4503-a873-c8280e953755\/pif-is-getting-more-of%253cmark%253e-heathrow%253c%2Fmark%253e-airport\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">agreement was later revised<\/a> in June after some FGP Topco shareholders exercised tag-along rights, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/24422466-f1c2-4b31-968e-4608b7febc7b\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">demanding to be bought out<\/a> so as to not block the full sale. The revised agreement sees the PIF and Ardian acquiring a 37.6% stake in the airport for GBP 3.3 bn (c.USD 4.1 bn).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SOUND SMART- <\/strong>If a shareholder exercises tag-along rights, the buyer must take their shares at the same price it offered other shareholders \u2014 or walk away.<\/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\"> FROM THE RUMOR MILL-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>First Heathrow Airport, now Newcastle Airport? <\/strong>PIF is reportedly eyeing a piece of Newcastle Airport as the UK looks to sell a 49% stake worth as much as GBP 1 bn, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/business-money\/companies\/article\/saudis-eye-a-stake-in-newcastle-airport-with-possible-1bn-bid-svnfzrhx5\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunday Times<\/a> reports, citing what it says are City sources. The stake on offer is owned by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.infrabridge.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Infrabridge<\/a>. JP Morgan is quarterbacking the sale. The fund also owns Newcastle United FC.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/pif\/\">PIF<\/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                    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has-post-thumbnail hentry category-debt-watch tag-abu-dhabi-exports-office tag-agriculture tag-debt tag-debt-watch tag-egypt 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\/12\/.e51dc809-4869-43d2-ad84-0004da0c0b95.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADEX receives a greenlight for its Egyptian wheat financing transaction:<\/strong> The Abu Dhabi Exports Office (Adex) is finalizing its USD 500 mn wheat financing agreement with the Egyptian General Authority for Supply Commodities (Gasc) after the Egyptian House of Representatives approved the framework agreement between the two parties. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>The agreement <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/fc058119-57bb-462d-94ea-26a53bddad6f\/egypt-signs-usd-500-mn-financing-agreement-to-purchase-wheat-from-uae%25e2%2580%2599s-al-dahra\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">was inked<\/a> last year with Emirati agribusiness Al Dahra for the supply of milling wheat. Adex will be funding the wheat supply of Egypt\u2019s Gasc over the next five years through a revolving finance program, with an annual ceiling of USD 100 mn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADEX has been active in Egypt: <\/strong>The Emirati authority <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/61b10d06-dd12-4995-8488-5cd4a0eeba42\/abu-dhabi%25e2%2580%2599s-export-finance-agency-is-funding-more-emirati-exports-to-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">extended<\/a> a USD 100 mn revolving loan to the National Bank of Egypt last year to fund imports from the UAE.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Al Dahra has been in business with Egypt for years:<\/strong> The company owns <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/d53d4051-669d-4848-bc24-89cf1875f4e3\/uae-wheat-finance-pact-to-kick-in-by-january\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">28k hectares<\/a> of land in Egypt\u2019s Toshka and East Owaynat and is the biggest private-sector wheat producer in the country. The company has sold more than 180k tons of wheat to the Egyptian government over the past three years, making it Gasc\u2019s largest local private-sector supplier.<\/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\/abu-dhabi-exports-office\/\">Abu Dhabi Exports Office<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/agriculture\/\">agriculture<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/debt\/\">Debt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/debt-watch\/\">DEBT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"83103\" 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=\"83103\">\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\">Ports<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/12\/16\/ad-ports-cma-cgm-launch-new-container-terminal-at-abu-dhabis-khalifa-port\/\">\r\n                            AD Ports + CMA CGM launch new container terminal at Abu Dhabi\u2019s Khalifa Port                        <\/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\/12\/16\/ad-ports-cma-cgm-launch-new-container-terminal-at-abu-dhabis-khalifa-port\/\" 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 AED 3.1 bn terminal will be managed by the pair under the JV, with CMA Terminals holding a 70% stake and AD Ports holding 30%. <\/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 and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> The pair <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adports.ae\/ad-ports-group-and-cma-cgm-group-announce-agreement-to-invest-aed-570-million-in-new-terminal-at-khalifa-port\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">first announced<\/a> the project in 2021, initially committing some AED 570 mn, and inking a 35-year concession agreement for the terminal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The facility will expand the port\u2019s total container capacity by 23%<\/strong> to reach nearly 10 mn twenty-foot equivalent units. The inauguration of the terminal marks the completion of phase one of the project, though the statement does not disclose the details for future phases of expansion or development.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Going green:<\/strong> The terminal offers shore-power for vessels and several solar panel areas to support terminal operations. It also hosts a net zero carbon administration building powered by renewable energy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>CMA CGM\u2019s been busy in the region:<\/strong> Saudi Arabia\u2019s Almajdouie Logistics finalised <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/a9589069-03ac-4870-ac07-f84692cbd9e4\/ksa%25e2%2580%2599s-global%253cmark%253e-logistics%253c%2Fmark%253e-forum-wraps-with-more-agreements-signed\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in October<\/a> a joint venture (JV) with France-based CMA CGM\u2019s logistics arm CEVA Logistics to boost logistic services in the Kingdom. The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and CMA CGM <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f3f3bde9-1352-4862-9285-6e0d50adb077\/mawani-breaks-ground-on-jeddah-islamic-port-logistics-area\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">broke ground<\/a> over a year ago on their new SAR 487 mn integrated logistics area in Jeddah Islamic Port. CMA CGM also inked a 25-year agreement <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/98532ac3-3ef6-4338-ac69-09a450b3fbdd\/cma-cgm-%2B-masa%253cmark%253e-maroc%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-operate-nador-west-med-port\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in October<\/a> with the firm to form a joint venture to equip and operate half of Nador West Med container terminal.<\/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\/ad-ports\/\">AD Ports<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/cma-cgm\/\">CMA CGM<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/france\/\">France<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ports\/\">PORTS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/shipping-maritime\/\">SHIPPING + MARITIME<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <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=\"83105\" 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=\"83105\">\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\">Rail<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/12\/16\/moroccos-oncf-taps-sgtm-for-a-usd-200-mn-railway-contract\/\">\r\n                            Morocco\u2019s ONCF taps SGTM for a USD 200 mn railway 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\/12\/16\/moroccos-oncf-taps-sgtm-for-a-usd-200-mn-railway-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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The contract will cover extensive civil work, including earthworks and engineering structures in the Bouregreg Valley region.<\/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 and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SGTM\u2019s bid outran other bidding competitors<\/strong>, including Morocco's SNCE\/Capep\/Seprob consortium, the GPRT NGE Contracting-Guintoli partnership, and China\u2019s CCECC. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SGTM is joining other firms that secured contracts for the LGV project, <\/strong>which includes leading Morocco firms such as, TGCC at a MAD 2.83 bn, Jet Contractors at MAD 2 bn, Mojazine Group at MAD 1.97 bn, and STAM at 2.4 bn. The project also features other Chinese investors, including Gezhouba at MAD 2.32 bn, CRCC 20 at MAD 2.83 bn, China Railway at MAD 3.4 bn, Shandong Hi-Speed Engineering-Construction at MAD 4.5 bn, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/8b59228e-5404-4438-83b7-c5b39627aa28\/heaps-of-updates-from-bahrain,-uae,-ksa,-morocco,-kuwait,-and-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Covec at MAD 1.34 bn<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>ONCF rolled out a MAD 9.78 bn (c. USD 988.3 mn) railway development investment plan <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/703b7756-36fe-41dd-b855-5e9311e9f8a2\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">back in October<\/a> for 2025-2027, which includes extending the high-speed rail line (LGV) from Kenitra to Marrakech as well as establish a regional express network (RER) for Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakech. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Eyes on the prize: <\/strong>African Development Bank (AfDB) said it attracted over USD 13 bn worth of financial commitments from investors for the project back in December, exceeding the initial <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/cf3fffd4-ed78-4169-a6c4-9e89cdfae811\/morocco%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-oncf%253c%2Fmark%253e-seeks-usd-8.8-bn-for-rail-expansion-project\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 8.8 bn<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/cf3fffd4-ed78-4169-a6c4-9e89cdfae811\/morocco%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-oncf%253c%2Fmark%253e-seeks-usd-8.8-bn-for-rail-expansion-project\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">it was seeking<\/a>. ONCF handled some 17 mn tonnes of freight in 2023 and transported 52.8 mn passengers, including 5 mn on the already-existing LGV railway. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Future expansion plans:<\/strong> The project aims to add potential extensions from Marrakech to Agadir and further developments to the Laayoune and Dakhla regions. ONCF also has plans to acquire 168 new trains to modernize its fleet to meet the rising passenger demand. Morocco also rolled out its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/51dad6bc-2b7a-4805-9588-63e6593c756c\/today:-pmi-reports-are-in-for-uae,-ksa,-and-egypt-%2B-lots-of-diplo-updates-from-the-uae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Railway Strategy 2040<\/a>, a comprehensive long-term plan for the development of the national railway network, expected to cost MAD 87 bn (c. USD 8.5 bn). ONCF also aims to expand its network to serve 43 \u2014 or 87% \u2014 of Morocco by 2040. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Morocco\u2019s been making moves:<\/strong> ONCF awarded a contract <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/8b59228e-5404-4438-83b7-c5b39627aa28\/heaps-of-updates-from-bahrain,-uae,-ksa,-morocco,-kuwait,-and-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">back in November<\/a> to a consortium of Spanish engineering firm Ineco and Morocco\u2019s CID to carry out the preliminary project for the railway service between the Moroccan cities of Oued Zem and Beni Mella, as well as<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/morocco\/\">Morocco<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/rail\/\">RAIL<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/trade\/\">trade<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"83107 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"83107\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/12\/16\/83107\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-83107\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-83107 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/transmar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/1\/2700.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"83108\" 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=\"83108\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Diplomacy<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/12\/16\/iran-and-qatar-to-boost-bilateral-trade-to-usd-1-bn-annually\/\">\r\n                            Iran and Qatar to boost bilateral trade to USD 1 bn annually                        <\/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\/12\/16\/iran-and-qatar-to-boost-bilateral-trade-to-usd-1-bn-annually\/\" 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 cooperation agreement aims to garner as much as USD 1 bn worth of investments annually<\/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 and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we know: <\/strong>The agreement aims to increase bilateral trade up from the current USD 200 mn to as much as USD 1 bn. Both parties will also collaborate on a 200 km undersea power line project that will connect Iran and Qatar\u2019s electricity networks. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>OTHER DIPLOMACY NEWS-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Iraq + India to enha<\/strong><strong>nce trade:<\/strong> Iraq\u2019s Erbil Chamber of Commerce has inked an MoU with India\u2019s Trade Promotion Council to boost their trade relations in mutually beneficial fields and foster investments in Kurdistan.(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/erbilchamber\/posts\/pfbid02sxp2caaNdKjQxXVPsq16CJmd418JurPbdUD8F6FjudX9TC86ER6amoiUXdtaFSipl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong>Bahrain + China discu<\/strong><strong>ss transportation: <\/strong>Bahrain\u2019s Transport Ministry and Hong Kong discussed expanding economic ties and investment avenues to enhance infrastructure and logistics services in land, air, and maritime transportation. 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The project is set to strengthen Haeir\u2019s supply chain efficiency by using Yanmu\u2019s easy access to key markets and transportation routes. <\/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 and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Hassan Allam and Agility formed a JV dubbed Yanmu in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e78aa3aa-c7bd-46e7-8fb2-344b738f3d00\/hassan-allam-and-agility-team-up-on-new-logistics-parks-in-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">March<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e78aa3aa-c7bd-46e7-8fb2-344b738f3d00\/hassan-allam-and-agility-team-up-on-new-logistics-parks-in-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2023<\/a> to set up and operate two logistics parks in Egypt, Yanmu East and Yanmu West. Yanmu Logistics Park inked an agreement with Egypt\u2019s Commercial International Bank in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e1eba6e5-613d-482d-911b-683fcf0b569d\/hassan-allam-utilities-%2B-agility-jv-bags-egp-1.5-bn-from-cib-for-logistics-park-in-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">September 2023<\/a> for a EGP 1.5 bn (USD 48.5 mn) loan to finance the construction of Yanmu East Logistics Park. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">RAIL-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egyptian bank consortium to support national railway manufacturing initiative<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Egypt\u2019s National Railway Industries Company (NERIC) has inked a joint financing contract with the National Bank of Egypt, the Arab African International Bank (AAIB) and the Commercial International Bank (CIB) to support a local initiative to boost railway manufacturing, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sis.gov.eg\/Story\/202571\/Minister-Oversees-Signing-of-Joint-Financing-Deal-for-Egyptian-National-Railway-Industries?lang=en-us\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Thursday. No investment ticket or timeline for the agreement have been disclosed.<\/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 and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Details: <\/strong>The funding will go towards supporting the ongoing development of the 300k sqm NERIC rolling stock production plant in Egypt\u2019s East Port Said Industrial Zone, which aims to support the country\u2019s goal of localizing various industries. NERIC plans to open the factory in 2025, with phase one of the project forecasted to cost an estimated EGP 4.2 bn, project general manager Ahmed Mufti said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid02kmQfo3RM3Sau3QCjpDW1vnxNsZaV67xPaqwvgzYGf9twnFoP63uxaMSLeMX8Fh4Kl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CARGO- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Qatar<\/strong><strong> Airways C<\/strong><strong>argo launches e-booking Portal: <\/strong>Qatar Airways Cargo launched an interline online booking portal feature through its new Digital Lounge Portal, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qrcargo.com\/s\/company\/press-releases\/a0zP1000006DvoMIAS\/introducing-interline-bookings-on-qr-cargos-digital-lounge-portal\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> published on Thursday. The digital portal \u2014 which provides real-time access to booking information \u2014 aims to strengthen digitalization in the cargo industry by offering key features, including tracking, tracing, and uploading multiple dimensions for shipments. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">SHIPPING + MARITIME-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Qatar to digitalize its shipyards<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions has inked an MoU with the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council to drive forward digitalization, asset maintenance, and operations in the maritime sector, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/qrdi-council-and-qatar-shipyard-technology-solutions-sign-an-mou-wcw6dfj3\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released last week. Under the MoU, the pair will explore the integration of AI-driven technology and work to develop custom-built solutions to advance shipyard operations and maritime technology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Details:<\/strong> The pair aim to digitalize shipyard management and planning as well as integrate digital asset and predictive maintenance technology to oversee over 20k shipyard assets. They will also work to automate the cutting and beveling of structural repairs through an AI-enabled 3D cutting and beveling machine. The agreement will also introduce an inspection and machining custom-built pipe repair robot.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>ONE updates<\/strong><strong> IMS service: <\/strong>Japanese shipping and container company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has updated its Iberia Morocco Service (IMS) \u2014 which connects ports in the Mediterranean and North Africa \u2014 expanding port coverage and increasing visits to twice a week to transit ports at Algeciras, Valencia, and Tangier, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/12\/1225.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> published last week. The network is set to commence operations on 19 December. <\/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>Alex Jet + Falco<\/strong><strong>n Aviation to obtain AOC: <\/strong>UAE\u2019s private plane charter service Alex Jet and charter flight operator Falcon Aviation submitted a letter of intent to the General Civil Aviation Authority to obtain an Air Operator Certificate. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b6os1hd-alex-jet-falcon-aviation-services-submit-letter\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lesha Bank a<\/strong><strong>cquires more Boeing aircrafts: <\/strong>Qatari investment bank Lesha Bank acquired five Boeing 777-300ER aircrafts to be leased to an unnamed airline, as part of the bank\u2019s expansions in the industry and its plans for Sharia-compliant investment opportunities in the aviation sector. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leshabank.com\/lesha_news\/lesha-bank-strengthens-its-aviation-portfolio-with-strategic-acquisition-of-five-boeing-777-300er-aircraft-on-lease-to-a-leading-airline\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air Arabia restarts flights to Lebanon<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s budget-airline Air Arabia is relaunching direct flights between Sharjah International Airport and Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport effective 18 December. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/b6mzqo4-air-arabia-resumes-its-flights-from-sharjah\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Qatar Airways expands<\/strong><strong> Canada route: <\/strong>Qatar Airways has launched the first of three weekly direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qatarairways.com\/press-releases\/en-WW\/245251-qatar-airways-celebrates-dual-milestone-combining-starlink-with-the-launch-of-flights-to-toronto-canada\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong>Dubai Chambers expands to South America:<\/strong> Dubai International Chambers has opened a new representative office in Colombia\u2019s capital of Bogot\u00e1. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2024\/december\/12-12\/dic-launches-colombia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Media Office<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong>Air Arabia launches new UAE-Uz<\/strong><strong>bekistan route:<\/strong> UAE\u2019s Air Arabia is launching a new route with one weekly flight every Friday from Ras Al Khaimah to Uzbekistan\u2019s Tashkent, starting 27 December 2024. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/press.airarabia.com\/air-arabia-adds-tashkent-to-its-growing-network-from-ras-al-khaimah\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Statement<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong>Jordan + Qatar ink maritime agreement: <\/strong>Jordan inked an agreement with Qatar to bolster maritime cooperation and expand knowledge sharing. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petra.gov.jo\/Include\/InnerPage.jsp?ID=299577&amp;lang=ar&amp;name=news\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Petra<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>GCC + Japan in CEPA talks: <\/strong>The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Japan concluded the first round of their comprehensive economic partnership agreement talks on Thursday. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2225045\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Spa<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>KNPC<\/strong><strong> issues bids for Shuaiba Port facility: <\/strong>The Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) has issued bids for the development of a new southern arm facility at the Shuaiba Port\u2019s oil berth, with a deadline on 2 March 2024. 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class=\"content-area-description single-story post-83113 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-around-the-world tag-around-the-world tag-aviation tag-boeing tag-trade 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\/12\/.c5562d31-87e1-447b-98f3-8c4004dbb9ec.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The <\/strong><strong>UK<\/strong><strong> strengthens trade ties post-Brexit: <\/strong>The United Kingdom has joined the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-pacific partnership (CPTPP) this week in a bid to expand trade since leaving the EU, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/uk\/britain-joins-trans-pacific-pact-biggest-post-brexit-trade-deal-2024-12-15\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What does this mean?<\/strong> The UK will now be able to apply CPTPP trade rules and lower tariffs with eight of the existing 11 members including Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, the newswire writes. The country is slated to channel over 99% of its current goods exports to CPTPP nations without tariffs, boosting its economy by c. GBP 2 bn annually by 2040. The agreement will take effect in Australia on 24 December 2024, and with Canada and Mexico 60 days after they ratify the document. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We knew this was coming:<\/strong> The UK said it was set to join the CPTPP on 15 December back in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/48cc5e6e-1bf4-49ee-85ad-fa89a8695567\/amsterdam%25e2%2580%2599s-schiphol-to-invest-eur-6-bn-by-2029-in-airport-expansion-plans\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">September<\/a>, after it received the final go ahead from the group. It officially became a member of the USD 15.7 bn Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/829e3df7-97cd-4781-a75d-9e77fbf643e1\/will-india-ban-rice-exports%3F-%2B-uk-joins-usd-15.7-tn-indo-pacific-trade-pact.-plus:-news-from-psa-%2B-haisea-marine\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">July<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/829e3df7-97cd-4781-a75d-9e77fbf643e1\/will-india-ban-rice-exports%3F-%2B-uk-joins-usd-15.7-tn-indo-pacific-trade-pact.-plus:-news-from-psa-%2B-haisea-marine\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Boeing plans to spend USD 1 bn to boost the production of 787 Dreamliner widebody jets <\/strong><strong>and upgrade the infrastructure at its Charleston County facility in South Carolina<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/boeing.mediaroom.com\/news-releases-statements?item=131510\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> published on Thursday. The move comes in a bid to meet the aviation giant\u2019s goal of producing ten 787 jets a month by 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Boeing was expecting slower growth in production and deliveries of 787 Dreamliners in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6c2d95d0-af23-4c61-b415-b42e71517ccf\/boeing%253cmark%253e-787%253c%2Fmark%253e-dreamliner-production-rate-increase-dips\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">April<\/a>, on the back of shortages of key components. The company was turning out five Dreamliners a month as of last year. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Korea Air has <\/strong><strong>finalized the<\/strong><strong> USD 1.3 bn acquisition of Asiana Airlines<\/strong>, uptaking a 63.88% stake in the airline and positioning itself as one of Asia\u2019s largest carriers, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/deals\/korean-air-completes-asiana-takeover-form-one-asias-biggest-airlines-2024-12-12\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported on Thursday. The larger Korean Air group is now expected to be able to handle over half of South Korea\u2019s passenger capacity, making it the world\u2019s 12-largest airline by international capacity, Reuters analysis says. Asiana will first be operated as a subsidiary of Korean Air for up to two years, after which it will be integrated into one airline under the Korean Air title.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Moving forward:<\/strong> South Korea\u2019s transport ministry is looking to introduce measures to bolster competitiveness by smaller airlines in the domestic market, including medium and long-haul traffic rights for low-cost carriers. A Fair Trade Commission (FTC) will establish a panel to monitor Korean Air\u2019s compliance with the conditions for the acquisition\u2019s approval.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>India + Russia sign their largest oil supply agreement to date:<\/strong> Russian oil producer Rosneft has inked a 10-year agreement to supply c.USD 13 bn worth of c. 500k bpd of crude oil to Indian refiner Reliance, which amounts to 0.5% of global crude oil supply, unnamed sources familiar with the transaction told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/rosneft-reliance-agree-biggest-ever-india-russia-oil-supply-deal-sources-say-2024-12-12\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> on Thursday. The amount to be supplied to Reliance amounts to 0.5% of global crude oil supply. This marks the largest agreement of its kind between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we know: <\/strong>Under the agreement, Rosneft will deliver 20 to 21 Aframax-sized cargoes or 80 to 100k metric tons of various Russian crude grades and three cargoes of c.100k tons each of fuel oil every month, sources told the newswire. The oil will go to Reliance\u2019s refining complex at Jamnagar in the western state of Gujarat, with pricing to be reviewed every year according to the market. India currently has no sanctions on Russian oil, and Western sanctions have made it cheaper than oil from rivals by at least USD 3 or USD 4 per barrel, Reuters writes. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/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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status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\t\t<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> Calendar<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span 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>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;\">JANUARY 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>20-24 January (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/events\/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025\/\" style=\"\">World Economic Forum Annual Meeting<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Davos, Switzerland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-29 January (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldcargosummit.com\/\" style=\"\">World Cargo Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Ostend, 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>28-29 January (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisdomevents.net\/gss\" style=\"\">Green Shipping Summit,<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Rotterdam, The Netherlands. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29-30 January (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shiptekmaritimeevents.com\/dubai-2025\/\" style=\"\">ShipTek International Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-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>3-5 February (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/10times.com\/e1z0-52r0-sxkz\" style=\"\">Middle East Bunkering Convention<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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>4-5 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cogentsolutions.ae\/events\/upcoming-physical-events\/airport-expansion\/\" style=\"\">Airport Expansion Conference<\/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 February (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/middleeast.breakbulk.com\/home\" style=\"\">Middle East Breakbulk 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>10-11 February (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mromiddleeast.aviationweek.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">MRO Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, 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>10-12 February (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safcongressmena.com\/\" style=\"\">Sustainable Aviation Futures MENA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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>10-12 February (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dwtc.com\/en\/events\/japan-kyoto-trade-exhibition-2025\/\" style=\"\">Japan Kyoto Trade Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10-13 February (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/10times.com\/e1x3-42g7-krkg\" style=\"\">Future Warehouses & 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>18-19 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.argusmedia.com\/en\/events\/conferences\/green-marine-fuels-asia\" style=\"\">Argus Green Marina Fuels Asia Conference<\/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>18-19 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meprocuretech.com\/\" style=\"\">Middle East Procuretech Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-21 February (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aircargoafrica.aero\/en\/trade-fair\/\" style=\"\">Air Cargo Africa<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Nairobi, Kenya.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-22 February (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightcamp.com\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Freight Camp<\/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 February - 1 March (Tuesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/conferences.wcaworld.com\/wcaworld2025\/info\/\" style=\"\">WCA Worldwide Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MARCH<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">No events announced at the moment.<\/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;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-4 April (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/conferenziaworld.com\/global-supply-chain-and-logistics-summit\/\" style=\"\">Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-4 April (Thursday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/africasco.co.za\/\" style=\"\">Africa Supply Chain Optimization<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Johannesburg, South Africa  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10 April (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinemoney.com\/events-2-0-2\/2025-gulf-ship-finance-forum\" style=\"\">Gulf Ship Fiance 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>14 April (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/cargois-forum\/\" style=\"\">CargoIS 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>15-17 April (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/transport-middle-east-2025-2\/\" style=\"\">Transport Middle East 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Aqaba, Jordan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-17 April (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/world-cargo-symposium\/\" style=\"\">IATA World Cargo Symposium<\/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>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 style=\"font-weight:700;\">MAY <br \/><\/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 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theairportshow.com\/\" style=\"\">Airport Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-15 May (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi-smartlogistics.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Smart Logistics<\/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>13-14 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/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>20-22 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/seamless-middle-east\/index.stm\" style=\"\">Seamless Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, 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>27-29 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">JUNE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 June (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/agm\/agm-2025\/\" style=\"\">Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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>2-4 June (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propakmena.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Propak MENA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo, Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5-6 June (Thursday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cparityevent.com\/supply-chain-4-0-summit\/\" style=\"\">Supply Chain & Logistics Innovation Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Amsterdam, Netherlands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-13 June (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/key-notion.com\/sustainability-world-summit\/\" style=\"\">Sustainability World Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Frankfurt, Germany.<\/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>17-19 June (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tocevents-europe.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Terminal Operations Conference & Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Rotterdam, Netherlands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19 June (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmc.me\/\" style=\"\">East Med Maritime Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Athens, Greece.<\/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 June (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decarbonizingforum.com\/forum\/\" style=\"\">Decarbonizing Shipping Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Hambury, Germany.<\/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;\">JULY<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 July (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/asean-ports-and-logistics-2025\/\" style=\"\">ASEAN Ports and Logistics<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jakarta, Indonesia.<\/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;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-26 September (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routesonline.com\/events\/254\/routes-world-2025\/\" style=\"\">Routes World<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Hong Kong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span 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>1-2 October (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/10times.com\/saudi-maritime-congress\" 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>14-15 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afsic.net\/welcome\/\" style=\"\">Investing in Africa Conference and Expo<\/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 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>3-6 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adipec.com\/\" 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>4-6 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/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=\"\">Air Cargo Forum<\/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>17-21 November (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaiairshow.aero\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Airshow<\/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\">EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> <br \/><\/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 Musandam Airport construction to be completed.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marsa Maroc ramps up port development | PIF closes Heathrow acquisition | AD Ports launches new terminal at Abu 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