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Let\u2019s dive 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\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Trucking<\/strong><strong> costs in KSA and the UAE are set to rise sharply on the <\/strong><strong>back of a two-year old ban on vehicles older than 20 years<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gulfnews.com\/business\/markets\/uae-saudi-arabia-shipping-costs-surge-after-strict-rules-on-trucks-age-1.500015460\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulf News<\/a> reports. Since the ban came into effect in 2023, shippers either did not upgrade their fleet in time or don\u2019t have enough trucks available to carry the level of loads required via road. Saudi businesses and consumers may bear additional costs with the impact of implementation appearing in a truck shortage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In numbers: <\/strong>The Kingdom is now facing a surge in truck rates, reaching AED 8k to AED 9k, up from the previous AED 4k to AED 6k. \u201cShipping companies will pass increased costs to clients, potentially hiking freight charges. This will likely increase consumer goods pricing due to rising transportation and production expenses,\u201d VP of Freight Forwarding Rosh Manoli told the news outlet. <\/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- Russia + Iran to sign comprehensive strategic agreement:<\/strong> Russia and Iran are set to ink a comprehensive strategic partnership pact following a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on 17 January, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/russias-putin-irans-pezeshkian-sign-strategic-partnership-pact-jan-17-kremlin-2025-01-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing a Kremlin statement. The two leaders will also discuss boosting ties in trade, investment, and transport and logistics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Projects in the works:<\/strong> Iran and Russia inked a EUR 1.6 bn agreement in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6779dbde-de87-427d-af2e-f500dff48b90\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">May 2023<\/a> to build the Rasht-Astara railway to complete the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2e0b417e-fef6-47bb-9f25-628d52abec79\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">International North-South Transport Corridor<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Morocco to re<\/strong><strong>gulate natural gas sector: <\/strong>Morocco has drafted a law to regulate the import, storage, transportation, distribution, and supply of natural gas, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/al3omk.com\/1035920.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al3omk<\/a> reports. The law, which will apply to stakeholders, gas supply companies, and network operators, is yet to be submitted to the government for approval. <\/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 draft law includes several provisions designed to regulate the sector in response to price fluctuations and supply-demand instability in the global energy market, as well as the growing local demand for energy. Financial penalties will be issued against gas suppliers, individuals, or entities involved in importing, transporting, distributing, or storing natural gas without a license. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>#4- <\/strong><strong>KSA\u2019s budget carrier Flyadeal is gearing up to finalize its order of 10 Airbus <\/strong><strong>A330neo jets in its first major expansion<\/strong>, with the first delivery likely in 2027, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/saudi-flyadeal-set-order-airbus-a330neo-jets-sources-say-2025-01-14\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing industry sources as saying. The Saudia subsidiary will likely unveil the order for the upgraded A330-900 variant within the coming weeks after comparing it with Boeing's smaller 787-9, the sources said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- <\/strong><strong>Turkey's <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pasifik.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Pasifik Holding<\/a><\/strong><strong> is planning to increase its investments in port and terminal <\/strong><strong>operations<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/turkeys-pasifik-holding-eyes-global-tech-investments-ports-2025-01-14\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing comments made by Chairman Fatih Erdogan at a press conference. The company is also mulling listing 20% of its shares on the Borsa Istanbul in 1Q 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the company: <\/strong>Pasifik Holding is a conglomerate of 55 companies active in the sectors of international logistics, real estate, energy, and technology. The company\u2019s logistics arm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pasifikeurasia.com.tr\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Pasifik Eurasia<\/a> is active in railway, air, and sea cargo transportation, as well as terminal services. <\/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 <\/strong><strong>prices <\/strong><strong>remained steady in early morning trading after a decline yesterday on the <\/strong><strong>back of falling US crude stockpiles and expected supply disruptions<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-little-changed-falling-us-stockpiles-outweigh-soft-demand-outlook-2025-01-15\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures were up USD 0.02 at USD 79.94 a barrel by GMT 02.05, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained USD 0.12 to USD 77.62 a barrel. Both benchmarks lost 1.4% and 1.6% respectively yesterday after the US Energy Information Administration said oil will face the pressure of supply outpacing demand for the next two years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Baltic <\/strong><strong>index <\/strong><strong>snaps<\/strong><strong> winning streak:<\/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 13 points<\/a> to 1,080 on Tuesday. The capesize index dipped 11 points to 1,604, while the panamax index decreased 20 points to 906. The smaller supramax index shed 11 points to 798.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- Oil freight rates jump as refiners scramble for alternatives to Russian supply: <\/strong>Oil shipping charges have risen drastically as Chinese and Indian refiners seek alternatives to sanctioned Russian tankers, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/oil-shipping-rates-surge-after-us-sanctions-tighten-global-fleet-2025-01-14\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. The rate for the Middle East-China route rose 39% since Friday to USD 37.8k, the highest it\u2019s been since October 2024, according to shipbrokers. Rates for a Russia-China route more than doubled to USD 3.5 mn, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights data.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The role of Russia\u2019s shadow fleet: <\/strong>New vessels are expected to now join <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e4637de6-b268-406e-b4b1-1f79751390a3\/pulling-the-curtain-back-on-the-murky-ownership-of-russia%25e2%2580%2599s-shadow-fleet\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Russia\u2019s shadow fleet<\/a>, straining the supply of ships available in the non-sanctioned market, according to market intelligence firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kpler.com\/blog\/us-sanctions-clamp-down-on-russian-oil-exports\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Kpler<\/a>. After the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/3e53c81f-405a-4f0d-8eb9-cc20b479d248\/today:-adnoc-inks-usd-2.1-bn-contracts-for-lng-infrastructure\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">US\u2019 latest move against Russia<\/a>, 35% of the 669 dark fleet tankers shipping Russian, Venezuelan, and Iranian oil are now sanctioned, according to analysis by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lloydslist.com\/LL1152188\/US-Russia-shipping-crackdown-brings-35-of-dark-fleet-under-sanctions\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Lloyd\u2019s List Intelligence<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINTS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Jordan\u2019s Aqaba port saw a decline in the total number of containers despite <\/strong><strong>experiencing increased activity during the second half of 2024, <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petra.gov.jo\/Include\/InnerPage.jsp?ID=34169&lang=ar&name=economic_news&cat=news\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Petra<\/a> reports. Arriving and departing containers declined 4% and 13% y-o-y, respectively, despite major monthly increases at the end of 2024. The drop is being blamed on regional conditions, unstable Red Sea maritime traffic, and Israel\u2019s genocide in Palestine, Jordan\u2019s Logistics Association President Nabil Khatib said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2-<\/strong> <strong>The Saudi Port Authority (Mawani) inaugurated eight logistics zones and <\/strong><strong>centers in 2024<\/strong>, with an investment cost north of SAR 2.9 bn, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MawaniKSA\/status\/1878777031124804032\/photo\/1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>. Among the logistics projects are collaborations at Jeddah Islamic Port with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/9f4e8088-6718-4822-a686-7f8241a5001f\/maersk-opens-region%25e2%2580%2599s-largest-logistics-park-at-jeddah-islamic-port\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Maersk<\/a> at SAR 1.3 bn, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5b8b1d1e-8977-42c0-9567-923a498b9e95\/mawani-%2B-medlog-to-set-up-sar-175-mn-logistics-hub-at-jeddah-islamic-port\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Medlog<\/a> at SAR 175 mn, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/de1c35b8-3e47-46b2-839d-732e3295487b\/dp-world-%2B-mawani-break-ground-on-jeddah-islamic-port-logistic-park\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">DP World<\/a> at SAR 900 mn. <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"logistics\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>***<\/strong><strong>YOU\u2019RE READING EnterpriseAM Logistics, the essential MENA publication for senior <\/strong><strong>execs who care about the industry that connects producers and retailers to global markets. <\/strong>We\u2019re out Monday through Thursday by 9:15am in Cairo and Riyadh and 11:15am in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>EnterpriseAM Logistics is available without charge <\/strong>thanks to the generous support of our friends at Hassan Allam Utilities, Transmar, and AK-Ships.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Were you forwarded this email? <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/user\/news-letters\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap or click here<\/a> to get your own copy of Enterprise Logistics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Want to send us a story idea<\/strong>, request coverage, ask for a correction, or otherwise get in touch? 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The event will focus on air cargo economics, strategy, and market trends with a specific focus on how the industry will tackle disruptions and how firms can adapt their business models. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shiptekmaritimeevents.com\/dubai-2025\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ShipTek International Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Wednesday, 29 <\/strong><strong>January to Thursday 30 January<\/strong> in Dubai. The two-day conference will gather industry experts, including managing director at Hapag-Lloyd Carolin Stumm, CEO Adani Ports Nicolai Friis, VP International Maritime Industries Justin Taylor, CEO Tristra Tim Coffin, and others to discuss new tech and developments in the maritime industry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/10times.com\/e1z0-52r0-sxkz\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Middle East Bunkering Convention<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Monday, 3 February <\/strong><strong>to Wednesday, 5 February<\/strong> in Dubai. The event will focus on the marine fuels sector to address the future of the industry in light of geopolitical issues, environmental regulation, and the future of artificial intelligence and digitalization.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: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>Saudi Arabia will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cogentsolutions.ae\/events\/upcoming-physical-events\/airport-expansion\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Airport Expansion Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Tuesday, 4 February <\/strong><strong>to Wednesday, 5 February<\/strong> in Riyadh. The two-day conference will feature over 30 speakers to discuss challenges faced by Saudi Airports and highlight Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 with a clear focus on expansion, tech, and strategic partnerships. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/middleeast.breakbulk.com\/home\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Middle East Breakbulk Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Monday, 10 February <\/strong><strong>to Tuesday, 11 February <\/strong>in Dubai. The event gathers giant manufacturers, EPCs, and service providers to discuss the latest solutions in breakbulk and heavy-lift logistics across the Middle East and Africa. 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The package also offers several avenues for expansions for British business. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Bolstering trade: <\/strong>The total trade between Iraq and the UK amounted to GBP 1.1 bn in 2024, a 3.4% y-o-y increase, according to a separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/1\/792.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement (pdf)<\/a>. The UK\u2019s total exports to Iraq were up 6.4% y-o-y, reaching GBP 866 mn in 2024, while Iraq\u2019s exports to the UK saw a 5.7% y-o-y decrease to GBP 246 mn during the same period. 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Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has inked an undisclosed 15-year loan agreement with the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) for the construction and development of the airport\u2019s new Express Cargo Village, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bahrainairport.bh\/corporate\/news\/bahrain-airport-company-signs-strategic-partnership-with-bbk-to-develop-express-cargo-village\" 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>Details:<\/strong> The project \u2014 launched in 2021 \u2014 looks to bolster BIA\u2019s logistics handling capabilities and is expected to process some 1.3 mn tons of cargo annually, up from the current 360k tons. Phase one of the project, covering 12.5k sqm, is fully occupied and has attracted foreign players including FedEx. Phase two, which is still under development, is slated to add another 52k sqm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> BAC launched a tender <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/32fe5eb2-86e3-486d-8109-22e4fb425ffe\/today:-adnoc-launches-new-investment%253cmark%253e-company%253c%2Fmark%253e-%2B-talabat-supersizes-its-ipo-on-strong-demand\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in November<\/a> for the second phase of the Express Cargo Village at Bahrain International Airport (BAH), which will be 3x larger than the first phase. The firm is looking to upgrade several parts of the airfield, including giving the runway a facelift from ICAO Category 2 to Category 3.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BAC is making moves:<\/strong> BAC inked a number of agreements the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fbd6930f-919c-4e86-87b8-fa24d8970d5c\/bahrain-international-airport-is-lining-up-several-new-facilities\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">same month<\/a> with key logistics players, including DHL, Ryanair, Ajex and Asia Cargo, at the Bahrain International Airshow in a bid to boost facilities and services at Bahrain International Airport (BAH).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>And that\u2019s not all:<\/strong> BAC announced the same month that it has <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ab939d87-e268-4fce-93f5-54e094267106\/today:-talabat%25e2%2580%2599s-ipo-set-to-raise-usd-1.5-bn-%2B-new-export-avenues-for-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">allotted space<\/a> for future airport development plans. 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An agreement supported by The Egyptian Commercial Services and the General Authority for Investment and Freezones will see the factory declared a private freezone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>All eyes on exports: <\/strong>\u201cThis initiative aligns perfectly with the Egyptian government\u2019s vision to double textile and garment exports by 2026, strengthening Egypt\u2019s position as an attractive investment destination,\u201d Elsewedy Industrial Development CEO Mohamed Al Kammah said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The factory will kick off production in 2026<\/strong>, with an annual production capacity of 5k tons, and is expected to create 1.5k local jobs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Chinese textile manu<\/strong><strong>facturers have increasingly been turning to Egypt to 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operations at its new warehouse in Riyadh<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/1\/806.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The warehouse is the first in a wide range of logistics networks across six facilities in the Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Asmo + Aramco have also inked a 15-year procurement and logistics hub services agreement<\/strong>, the statement notes. Under the agreement, Asmo will provide integrated end-to-end supply chain services, including procurement, demand projections, inventory management, logistics services, warehousing, and the development of logistics hubs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Asmo:<\/strong> Aramco and DHL formed Asmo <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/55c224bb-c9fe-4471-af99-344acf29bffa\/saudi-arabia%25e2%2580%2599s-aramco-and-dhl-form-supply-chain-jv\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in February last year<\/a>. The partnership leverages Aramco\u2019s procurement expertise and DHL\u2019s network to boost supply chain efficiencies and lower procurement costs by integrating robotics, AI, and blockchain technology into supply chain management.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Asmo\u2019s been busy:<\/strong> France-based Vallourec signed an MoU with Asmo <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/a4822174-7a74-4f1a-a82e-2d2d7074b3f2\/a-heap-of-updates-in-zones,-trade,-logistics-handling,-and-supply-chains-from-oman,-jordan,-the-uae,-and-ksa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in October<\/a> to provide a wide range of end-to-end supply chain services. The services include sourcing, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and warehousing.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aramco\/\">Aramco<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/dhl\/\">DHL<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/storage-warehouses\/\">STORAGE + WAREHOUSES<\/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=\"83752\" 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=\"83752\">\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\">A MESSAGE FROM AK-SHIPS<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/01\/15\/navigating-cargo-flow-amid-global-political-tensions\/\">\r\n                            Navigating cargo flow amid global political tensions                        <\/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\/2025\/01\/15\/navigating-cargo-flow-amid-global-political-tensions\/\" 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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Here\u2019s how the industry can stay ahead in these turbulent times. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Staying updated is non-negotiable.<\/strong> Advanced tracking tools and predictive analytics enable companies to anticipate disruptions and adapt swiftly. Take the East Mediterranean: as the Syrian conflict edges towards resolution, infrastructure rebuilding will create a surge in demand for shipping services, driven by European investments. A similar story may unfold in Libya, Algeria, and even Ukraine as these regions stabilize, opening avenues for reconstruction-driven cargo flow. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Political hotspots demand flexible logistics.<\/strong> Diversifying routes \u2014 whether through alternative ports or transport modes \u2014 can mitigate risks tied to single pathways. For instance, incorporating local fleets and subcontractors in high-risk areas provides adaptability, ensuring smooth operations even during unforeseen disruptions. Equally crucial is diversifying supplier and customer bases to reduce over-reliance on any one entity, shielding businesses from trade restrictions or embargoes. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In times of geopolitical volatility, partnerships are pivotal. <\/strong>Collaborating with governments provides insight into emerging regulations and potential barriers. Meanwhile, teaming up with industry peers fosters information-sharing and resource pooling, enhancing preparedness. Open dialogue with customers is equally critical, helping tailor risk mitigation strategies to their needs while building long-term trust. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Digital transformation is the backbone of modern shipping.<\/strong> Leveraging technology streamlines operations, improves efficiency, and enhances supply chain visibility. Additionally, fostering a culture of agility, where employees can act quickly and decisively, ensures resilience in rapidly changing circumstances. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Comprehensive ins. and robust risk management frameworks are indispensable. <\/strong>They cushion financial impacts from political risks or natural disasters, enabling businesses to recover swiftly. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>By embracing adaptability, innovation, and collaboration, the shipping industry can weather political turbulence while seizing growth.<\/strong> The Middle East, with its strategic position and untapped potential in post-conflict regions, stands poised to become a central hub for global trade in this shifting world. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>By Mohamed Rehab, General Manager of Egypt and Senior Surveyor in Charge of Egypt and North Africa at Lloyd's Register and Board Member at AK-Ships.<\/strong><\/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\/a-message-from-ak-ships\/\">A MESSAGE FROM AK-SHIPS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/shipping-maritime\/\">SHIPPING + MARITIME<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"83754 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=\"83754\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/01\/15\/83754\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-83754\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-83754 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:\/\/ak-ships.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/87.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=\"83755\" 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=\"83755\">\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\/2025\/01\/15\/uae-inks-15-investment-and-trade-agreements-with-four-countries\/\">\r\n                            UAE inks 15 investment and trade agreements with four countries                        <\/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\/2025\/01\/15\/uae-inks-15-investment-and-trade-agreements-with-four-countries\/\" 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 raft of agreements include three Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs), and at least 15 various agreements and contracts across the logistics, trade, and renewable energy sectors. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>UAE and Uzbekistan inked at least 15 investment agreements and <\/strong><strong>contracts<\/strong>, covering the logistics, transportation, energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and agricultural sectors, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gov.uz\/en\/miit\/news\/view\/32651\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Some agreements included involvement from Abu Dhabi port operator AD Ports, but no further details were disclosed. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AD Ports and Uzbekistan have <\/strong><strong>history<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>The Emirati port operator established presence in the landlocked country through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enera.uz\/adl-ulanish_en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ADL-Ulanish<\/a>, a JV founded in 2023 with SEG Enara Group. The JV focuses on building dry ports and container yards, and specializes in engineering logistics services, multimodal transportation, warehouses, and customs clearance. Last year, AD Ports was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/09b8c214-0f87-411a-b2bf-0aead9b5a896\/qatar-%2B-kazakhstan-ink-agreements-worth-usd-18-bn-to-boost-economic-cooperation\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reportedly<\/a> in talks with Uzbekistan to establish a logistics center in the Tashkent region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DP Ports also has eyes on Uzbekistan:<\/strong> Dubai-based port operator DP World inked an MoU <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/b8bfe89e-598b-4b85-93a3-8da3b599a92a\/more%253cmark%253e-dp%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-world%253c%2Fmark%253e-cooperation-with-uzbekistan-is-coming\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last September<\/a> with Uzbekistan to develop freezones and logistics centers in the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Trade and investments are ramping up: <\/strong>Trade between UAE and Uzbekistan increased at an average pace of around 20% y-o-y since 2021, settling at nearly USD 650 mn by the end of last year. 337 companies with UAE-linked capital are currently active in Uzbekistan, with investments exceeding USD 1.5 bn in 2024. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>UAE + <\/strong><strong>Malaysia sign CEPA: <\/strong>The UAE inked a CEPA with Malaysia to reduce or eliminate tariffs, enhance market access for service exports, accelerate bilateral trade, and promote private sector collaboration, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bhopaiz-uae-malaysia-sign-comprehensive-economic\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. <\/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 UAE\u2019s Foreign Trade Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi concluded negotiations on the CEPA in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/702033f7-4e9b-40ad-85d6-4246823c4426\/%253c%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emark%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253euae%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253c%2F%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emark%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253e-%2B%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-malaysia%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ecomplete%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ecepa%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253enegotiations%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eto%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ereduce%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253etrade%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ebarriers%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">October 2024<\/a> with Malaysia\u2019s Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Zafrul Aziz. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- UAE + New Zealand collaborate on clean energy:<\/strong> The UAE inked a CEPA with New Zealand to enhance bilateral ties in sectors including advanced technology, clean energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and financial services, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/ar\/article\/bhop2wo-%25D9%2588%25D8%25B2%25D8%25B1%25D8%25A7%25D8%25A1-%25D9%2588%25D9%2585%25D8%25B3%25D8%25A4%25D9%2588%25D9%2584%25D9%2588%25D9%2586-%25D9%258A%25D8%25B4%25D9%258A%25D8%25AF%25D9%2588%25D9%2586-%25D8%25A8%25D8%25A7%25D8%25AA%25D9%2581%25D8%25A7%25D9%2582%25D9%258A%25D8%25A9-%25D8%25A7%25D9%2584%25D8%25B4%25D8%25B1%25D8%25A7%25D9%2583%25D8%25A9-%25D8%25A7%25D9%2584%25D8%25A7%25D9%2582%25D8%25AA%25D8%25B5%25D8%25A7%25D8%25AF%25D9%258A%25D8%25A9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. The agreement will also help develop industrial production and avenues for exporting Emirati products.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>The UAE and New Zealand reached a trade and economic agreement in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/0ede56a3-b7ce-4358-aaaa-721ecde32cf0\/%253c%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emark%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253euae%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253c%2F%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emark%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253elocks%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ein%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ea%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253etrade%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eagreement%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ewith%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-new%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-zealand%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">September<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/0ede56a3-b7ce-4358-aaaa-721ecde32cf0\/%253c%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emark%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253euae%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253c%2F%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emark%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253elocks%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ein%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ea%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253etrade%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eagreement%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ewith%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-new%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-zealand%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2024<\/a> and finalized a bilateral investment treaty to boost export flows and investments. The agreement will see the UAE remove tariffs on 98.5% of imports from New Zealand, with the figure expected to rise to 99% within three years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- The <\/strong><strong>UAE + Kenya also inked a CEPA to enhance trade ties and supply chain access<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bhopav3-presidents-uae-kenya-take-part-comprehensive\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wam<\/a> reports. UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the agreement will enhance trade and investment, while also promoting innovation and sustainable growth in key sectors like agriculture, retail, healthcare, financial services, technology, and tourism. 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Phase one is slated for completion in 1H 2026 and will have a handling capacity of 570k tonnes of grain cargo annually. The second phase will expand capacity to 1.5 mn tonnes per year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> AD Ports Group first partnered with the Kazakh company in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/7e7551d9-20ab-4a15-9ade-f27a214f00c7\/ad-ports-to-operate-a-kazakh-grain-terminal%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">August 2023<\/a>, announcing plans to potentially invest in a Kazakh grain terminal.<\/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\">TRADE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DP World + AM Green link up to boost India\u2019s green exports<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> UAE logistics giant DP World has partnered with India\u2019s green energy producer AM Green to export 1 mn tons of green ammonia and methanol each annually, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/indias-am-green-partners-with-dp-world-build-green-fuel-export-projects-2025-01-14\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. The pair will work together to develop infrastructure to accommodate green energy across the UAE, the EU, and Far East region. The two firms will also establish port facilities at AM Green\u2019s industrial hubs across India, as well as build refueling stations for green ammonia and methanol in Dubai, India and Southeast Asia. AM Green is looking to produce some 5 mn tons per annum by 2030 and has pledged to deliver 1 mn tons per annum of green ammonia from its Kakinada plant.<\/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\">SHIPPING + MARITIME- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Oman\u2019s Asyad puts LNG steamship up for sale: <\/strong>Omani logistics giant Asyad is receiving offers for a 19-year-old steam turbine vessel in its LNG fleet, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradewindsnews.com\/gas\/oman-s-asyad-shipping-floats-19-year-old-lng-steamship-for-sale\/2-1-1763510\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tradewinds<\/a> reports. The 147k cbm ship could attract an offer for conversion, project use, or localized regional trade, brokers said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>LNG ships up for sale lately:<\/strong> 2024 was a record year for demolition sales for LNG carriers, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradewindsnews.com\/gas\/lng-carrier-sector-notches-up-record-year-for-demolition-sales\/2-1-1759314\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tradewinds<\/a> reported last week. \u201cIt is likely that 2025 will be a busy year\u2026 with all the vessels coming off long-term charters and finding it increasingly challenging to find employment,\u201d according to brokerage firm Fearnleys.<\/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><strong>-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Textile<\/strong><strong> imports in Egypt add a new entry point:<\/strong> Egypt\u2019s Customs Authority will now allow the import and customs clearance of textile and related products via the October dry port. This is the second entry point added by the customs agency in 2025, following the addition of Safaga port in early January. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/almalnews.com\/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ac%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%83-%d8%a5%d8%b6%d8%a7%d9%81%d8%a9-%d9%85%d9%8a%d9%86%d8%a7%d8%a1-6-%d8%a3%d9%83%d8%aa%d9%88%d8%a8%d8%b1-%d8%b6%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%86\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Mal<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong>Jordan + Syria resume <\/strong><strong>agriculture trade: <\/strong>Jordan has resumed agriculture trade with Syria following a 13-year hiatus due to civil unrest. The resumption should give a boost to Jordanian exports, providing a land route to European markets via Turkey, Jordan\u2019s Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hneifat said. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petra.gov.jo\/Include\/InnerPage.jsp?ID=67281&lang=en&name=en_news\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Petra<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kazakhstan + Iran <\/strong><strong>resume <\/strong><strong>agriculture trade<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Kazakhstan is resuming grain exports to Iran, nearly doubling exports to 526k tons. 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class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/01\/15\/investors-are-reportedly-turning-to-airports-for-secure-returns\/\">\r\n                            Investors are reportedly turning to airports for secure returns                        <\/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\/2025\/01\/15\/investors-are-reportedly-turning-to-airports-for-secure-returns\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" 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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\/2025\/1\/.65598cd6-ac64-4f90-aa49-9ac1f4d2c206.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>GCC investors are funneling investments into airports worldwide in a bid to <\/strong><strong>secure safe returns and foster ties in Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agbi.com\/analysis\/aviation\/2025\/01\/middle-east-investors-turn-to-airports-for-safe-returns\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI)<\/a> reported earlier this week. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s the draw?<\/strong> Wealth funds are drawn to investing in airports due to the longevity of the investment, the opening of multiple revenue streams, and the ability to capitalize on the use of the investments in various ways, AGBI writes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE\u2019s Adia has been making moves: <\/strong>A consortium comprising Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia), Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia\u2019s Employees Provident Fund (EPF), and BlackRock secured an 84.1% stake in a USD 4 bn takeover of Malaysia Airports Holdings <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6d35894c-7ac0-44e9-8d10-903d4e67ef0e\/the-abu-dhabi-investment-authority-invests-in-indian-airport-operator-gmr-group\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a>. Last October, Adia revealed its intention to invest approximately USD 750 mn in the debt of India's airports infrastructure company GMR Group, establishing a presence in one of the world's fastest-growing markets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saudi\u2019s <\/strong><strong>Public Investment Fund (PIF) snapped up a 15% stake in Heathrow <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e0d6cfd5-d917-476e-a044-490d7c350438\/%253cmark%253epif%253c%2Fmark%253e-closes-15%2525-acquisition-of-heathrow-airport\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Spanish infrastructure player Ferrovial and other shareholders. <\/strong>Heathrow Airport plans to invest GDP 2.3 bn into upgrading its airport facilities over the next <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/1f752637-ec40-4044-8adc-1ff42f971579\/%253cmark%253epif%253c%2Fmark%253e-backed-london-heathrow-gears-up-for-gdp-2.3-bn-renovation-plan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">two years<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In numbers:<\/strong> Investments in airports worldwide are expected to reach USD 2.4 bn by 2040, and estimates indicate the global airport industry reached a value of USD 194 bn in 2024, AGBI writes. The International Civil Aviation Organization predicts that the air transport industry will contribute USD 1.5 tn to the global GDP by 2036. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What other areas of the world are appealing? <\/strong>The Philippines, Indonesia, Nairobi, and Lagos \u201cmight attract attention as key hubs on a fast-growing continent,\u201d BAA & Partners managing director Linus Bauer tells AGBI. Birmingham, Glasgow, Budapest or Zagreb may also hold interest, he added. Over in Latin America, Lima or S\u00e3o Paulo are growing attractive due to a spike in tourism and limited capital among local governments to boost airport capacity and expand infrastructure.<\/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-investment-authority\/\">Abu Dhabi Investment Authority<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/airports\/\">Airports<\/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              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class=\"content-area-description single-story post-83761 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\t\t<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> Calendar<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span 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>A big exports package for Iraq | BAC lines up financing for Bahrain Airport\u2019s new cargo village | Egypt ramps up its textile exports 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