{"id":83936,"date":"2025-01-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=83936"},"modified":"2025-12-15T16:04:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:04:23","slug":"omans-asyad-to-ipo-its-lng-transport-arm","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/omans-asyad-to-ipo-its-lng-transport-arm\/","title":{"rendered":"Oman\u2019s Asyad to IPO its LNG transport arm"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"83938\" 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=\"83938\">\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\/2025\/01\/23\/today-omans-asyad-files-to-ipo-its-lng-shipping-arm\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: Oman\u2019s Asyad files to IPO its LNG shipping arm                        <\/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\/23\/today-omans-asyad-files-to-ipo-its-lng-shipping-arm\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Let\u2019s 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\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a><\/strong><strong>#1- AD Ports to develop logistics park in Alexandria, Egypt:<\/strong> AD Ports Group inked an MoU with Egypt\u2019s Industry and Transport Ministry to explore joint development and operations of a 1.1 sq km integrated logistics park in Egypt\u2019s Alexandria Port, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/en\/news-and-media\/2025\/01\/22\/ad-ports-group-signs-mou-with-the-egyptian-ministry-of-industry-and-transport\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The logistics park will be one of the largest hubs on the Mediterranean, with Alexandria Port handling approximately 60% of Egypt\u2019s foreign trade.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a>#2- <\/strong><strong>China to head Kuwait\u2019s new port project<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Kuwait has selected China State Construction Engineering Corporation to build, manage, and operate its Mubarak Al Kabeer Port project, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alraimedia.com\/article\/1715465\/%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA\/%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9\/%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%83-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%AD%D9%82%D9%8A%D9%82%D8%A9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Rai<\/a> reports. Kuwait\u2019s Council of Ministers approved the proposal submitted by the Chinese government, which is in line with an MoU on the port\u2019s development inked between the two nations in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kuna.net.kw\/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=3110434&language=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">late 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> The Kuwaiti Prime Minister\u2019s Office <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/be1aa898-60df-4e44-94ec-32356bcd6b77\/kuwait-funnels-usd-614-mn-into%253cmark%253e-mubarak%253c%2Fmark%253e-al-kabeer-port-development-plans\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">approved KWD 186 mn (USD 614 mn)<\/a> to support the development of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port at Bubiyan Island last May. The port \u2014 projected to cost some KWD 990 mn (USD 3.2 bn) \u2014 will accommodate 24 berths with a capacity of up to 8.1 mn containers a year. Kuwait <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/a4cfc301-a289-47ab-8e14-fe1ea9f01550\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">issued tenders<\/a> to complete work at MKP in 2023.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>#3- F<\/strong><strong>irm selected for Morocco-Spain <\/strong><strong>rail <\/strong><strong>feasibility study<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Herrenknecht Iberica, a Spanish subsidiary of German underground tunneling firm Herrenknecht, has reportedly been awarded a EUR 296.4k contract to conduct a drilling feasibility evaluation for a proposed undersea rail line connecting Morocco and Spain, a spokesperson for the parent firm told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agbi.com\/construction\/2025\/01\/german-company-to-assess-proposed-spain-morocco-tunnel\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AGBI<\/a>. The study will start immediately and conclude by June, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meed.com\/spanish-firm-to-conduct-morocco-to-spain-rail-link-study\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">MEED<\/a> reported. The planned project includes a 38.5 km service link between Spain\u2019s Cadiz and Morocco\u2019s Tangier, with a 28 km section that will run under the Mediterranean Sea.<\/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 decreased in early morning trading amid growing uncertainty over the future and <\/strong><strong>impact of Trump\u2019s trade and energy policies<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/oil-prices-extend-losses-uncertainty-over-trump-tariff-impact-2025-01-23\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures fell by USD 0.26 to USD 78.74 a barrel by GMT 04.27, while the more active US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) March saw a USD 0.23 dip, falling to USD 75.21 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>Baltic index slumps down further<\/strong><strong>:<\/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 by 35 points<\/a> to 893 points on Tuesday. The capesize index dropped 48 points to 1,236, while the panamax index plummeted 31 points to 843. The smaller supramax index dropped by 29 points to 674.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Crude oil demand expected to rise in 2025<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Saudi energy giant Aramco expects crude oil demand to surge by an additional 1.3 mn barrels per day this year, Chief Executive Amin Nasser told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/aramco-chief-tells-davos-he-expects-additional-oil-demand-13-mln-bpd-this-year-2025-01-21\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> on the sidelines of the Davos World Economic Forum. The firm remained optimistic that crude oil demand would grow in 2025 despite US President Donald Trump\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6aee0d9f-0146-412f-a2f3-3dcdda5fb708\/%253cmark%253etrump%253c%2Fmark%253e-dismantles-biden%25e2%2580%2599s-energy-policies-on-his-first-day-in-the-office\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">energy policy<\/a>, which is set to boost the US hydrocarbon output. That said, the firm remains unclear about the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4744233e-4cb8-485f-ae03-b58a42216d8c\/today:-qatar%25e2%2580%2599s-meeza-lands-financing-for-data-center-expansion\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">effects of US sanctions<\/a> on Russian crude and \u201cwill wait and see how\u201d the more than 2 mn barrels affected \u201cwould translate into tightness in the market,\u201d Nasser explained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- Maritime freight prices could fall between 20% to 25% over the next three months if <\/strong><strong>the Red Sea attacks are curbed<\/strong>, DP World\u2019s deputy chief executive Yuvraj Narayan told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/autos-transportation\/dp-world-says-sea-freight-prices-could-fall-20-if-red-sea-attacks-curbed-2025-01-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. Houthi attacks have tied up at least 30% more capacity than usual, and freight rates are likely to decrease once the shorter route through the Red Sea and Suez Canal resumes, Narayan added. Vessels not affiliated with Israel could be returning to the Red Sea in the coming weeks after the Houthis said they would <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4744233e-4cb8-485f-ae03-b58a42216d8c\/today:-qatar%25e2%2580%2599s-meeza-lands-financing-for-data-center-expansion\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">limit their attacks<\/a> to Israeli-linked ships following the announcement of the Gaza ceasefire.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINTS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Morocco fuel imports down 9.75% in Q3 2024: <\/strong>Morocco\u2019s fuel imports increased 10.8% y-o-y in Q3 2024 to 1.7 mn tons valued at USD 1.26 bn, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/moroccoworldnews.com\/2025\/01\/367802\/moroccos-fuel-market-records-mixed-trends-in-third-quarter-of-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Morocco World News<\/a> reports, citing a report from the Moroccan Competition Council. The revenues of the country\u2019s nine major fuel distributors \u2014 who accounted for 84% of the total imports \u2014 fell by 5.8% y-o-y in the same period, reaching MAD 20.16 bn. Despite the fall in revenues, sales volumes of diesel and gasoline rose by 4.8% y-o-y, reaching 2.33 bn liters.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Iran\u2019s trade with the EU fell 3% y-o-y to EUR 4.5 bn (c. USD 4.7 bn) during the first <\/strong><strong>11 months of 2024<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tehrantimes.com\/news\/508893\/Iran-s-exports-to-EU-members-rise-5-in-11-months\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tehran Times<\/a> reports. The EU\u2019s exports to Iran fell 4% to EUR 3.37 bn, while Iran\u2019s exports to the EU rose 5% to EUR 773 mn. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSA-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>German<\/strong> <strong>shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd will hike ocean tariff rates for ships <\/strong><strong>heading <\/strong><strong>from Pakistan and India to North Europe and the Mediterranean <\/strong>starting on February 15, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hapag-lloyd.com\/en\/services-information\/news\/2025\/01\/price-announcement-indian-subcontinent-europe-med.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. 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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. The two-day event features an artificial intelligence (AI) seminar, a heavy lift workshop, a chartering workshop, and a women in breakbulk panel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Check out our full calendar<\/strong> at the bottom of this email for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events and news triggers.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ad-ports\/\">AD Ports<\/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                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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rel=\"noopener\">Asyad Group<\/a> has issued its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/1\/1632.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">intention to float (ITF) (pdf)<\/a> at least a 20% stake in its wholly-owned subsidiary <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asyad.om\/who-we-are\/Address-directory\/oman-shipping-company-(osc)\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asyad Shipping (ASC)<\/a> on the Muscat Stock Exchange. Asyad\u2019s LNG transport unit is reportedly seeking a valuation of USD 1 bn, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-01-22\/oman-wealth-fund-backed-group-kicks-off-shipping-unit-s-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing people it says are familiar with the matter. The story was also picked up by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/omans-asyad-group-plans-sell-least-20-shipping-unit-via-ipo-2025-01-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>The move falls under <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-12-06\/after-2-5-billion-ipo-haul-oman-s-oq-looks-at-more-share-sales\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a broader government privatization push<\/a>, which includes the sale of an additional 30 Omani state-backed assets, including power utility firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omangrid.com\/en\/pages\/home.aspx?csrt=751638645055278259\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Oman Electricity Transmission<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we know: <\/strong>Bookbuilding for the potential IPO is scheduled to begin next month, with the listing anticipated in early March. The offering will be available in two tranches \u2014 75% for qualified institutional investors and 25% for retail investors. 30% of the tranche devoted to qualified institutional investors will be dedicated to anchor investors. Asyad Group, as a selling shareholder, will not be able to execute transactions on their shares in ASC for a period of 180 days from the first day of trading. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A sweetener for future investors: <\/strong>ASC plans to roll out a fixed semi-annual dividend of USD 150 mn for 2025 and 2026. For 2027, the company will shift gears to a performance-based model.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Pre-IPO bonus: <\/strong>ASC is planning a one-time USD 86 mn dividend for its existing shareholders this year, reflecting its robust performance in 2024. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- This has been in the cards for years now. <\/strong>Asyad Group said in 2021 that it was considering <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5d90dc82-4a8f-4a0d-9303-f05217d350fe\/oman%25e2%2580%2599s-asyad-is-reportedly-planning-to-ipo%253cmark%253e-asyad-shipping%253c%2Fmark%253e-this-year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">selling up to 40% of its shipping subsidiary<\/a>. More broadly, Asyad Group has been planning to unload its non-strategic assets for at least a few years. The firm said it would be looking into private sector participation through IPOs or directly through assets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Asyad Shipping: <\/strong>Established in 2003, ASC currently manages a fleet of 89 vessels operating in over 60 countries. The company mainly functions as an LNG transporter, with British multinational oil and gas firms BP and Shell, as well as Brazilian miner Vale among the list of its partners and customers. Backed by Oman\u2019s sovereign wealth fund the Oman Investment Authority, ASC parent company Asyad Group manages over USD 4 bn in assets, with a focus on logistics, transportation, port services, shipping, and freezones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ASC by the numbers:<\/strong> ASC\u2019s revenues hit USD 713.9 mn in 9M 2024, remaining basically unchanged compared to the previous year, according to the ITF. The company\u2019s revenue grew at a CAGR of 22% from 2021 through 2023. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong> EFG Hermes was appointed global coordinator, along with JPMorgan Chase, Jefferies Financial Group, and Oman Investment Bank, back in July 2024. 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The port will be constructed at the Souss-Massa Export Freezone in Drarga commune at Agadir and will have an estimated cost of MAD 1.4 bn (c. USD 140 mn), <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moroccoworldnews.com\/2025\/01\/367813\/new-dry-port-project-in-agadir-gains-momentum-with-140-million-investment\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Morocco World News<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More details: <\/strong>The hub \u2014 which will cover 100 hectares \u2014 is set to feature a global customs-bonded logistics zone, refrigerated and dry storage facilities, a container storage park for both empty and full containers, and a cabotage line connecting maritime ports to the dry port.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The rationale: <\/strong>The project aims to bolster the logistics infrastructure in Morocco\u2019s Souss-Massa region and ease congestion at Morocco\u2019s maritime ports, Morocco World News reported, citing the president of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises Driss Boutti. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About <\/strong><strong>the Souss-Massa Freezone: <\/strong>Updated plans to develop the zone \u2014 including the Agadir Atlantic Hub project\u2014 were approved by the government last month, the state-owned agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maroc.ma\/ar\/%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A9-%D9%8A%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%82-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B9-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%85-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%82-%D8%A8%D8%A5%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AB-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B3-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A9\/%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Maroc<\/a> reported. The zone reportedly aims to attract investments in various manufacturing sectors, including shipbuilding, auto-making, industrial machinery, textiles, construction materials, food products, chemicals, and plastics, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msalkhir.com\/25225\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Msa AlKhir<\/a> reported back in 2023, citing a government decree. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Lots of action at Morocco\u2019s ports: <\/strong>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) extended a EUR 65 mn loan <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fba6fb4b-0586-4bd6-9c79-7d8b811f3217\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in December<\/a> to Moroccan port operator Marsa Maroc for development works at Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar ports. French logistics provider CMA CGM inked a 25-year agreement with Marsa Maroc to form a joint venture to equip and operate half of Nador West Med container terminal <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/98532ac3-3ef6-4338-ac69-09a450b3fbdd\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in November<\/a>.<\/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\/ports\/\">PORTS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/zones\/\">ZONES<\/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=\"83945 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=\"83945\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/01\/23\/83945\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-83945\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-83945 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:\/\/yanmuparks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2023\/12\/425.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=\"83946\" 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=\"83946\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Shipping + Maritime<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/01\/23\/does-the-gaza-ceasefire-mean-the-imminent-return-of-suez-canal-traffic\/\">\r\n                            Does the Gaza ceasefire mean the imminent return of Suez Canal traffic?                        <\/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\/23\/does-the-gaza-ceasefire-mean-the-imminent-return-of-suez-canal-traffic\/\" 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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That includes DP World, whose deputy chief executive Yuvraj Narayan told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/autos-transportation\/dp-world-says-sea-freight-prices-could-fall-20-if-red-sea-attacks-curbed-2025-01-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> that ships with no Israeli links could return to the Red Sea \u201cin as little as two weeks.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The news shortly follows Yemen\u2019s Houthis saying they\u2019ll now <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4744233e-4cb8-485f-ae03-b58a42216d8c\/today:-qatar%25e2%2580%2599s-meeza-lands-financing-for-data-center-expansion\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">only target Israeli-linked ships<\/a><\/strong><strong> following the<\/strong><strong> ceasefire<\/strong>, according to statements sent from the armed group to shipping companies. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Remember: <\/strong>Red Sea disruptions <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/a273be65-fea6-42f3-83d7-4ed62c5a9e06\/regional-escalations-has-cost-egypt-some-usd-7-bn-in%253cmark%253e-suez-canal-revenues%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">cost the public purse USD 7 bn<\/a> in Suez Canal revenues in 2024, marking a roughly 60% y-o-y fall from the year before.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>With traffic returning to the waterway, shipping costs should also fall<\/strong>, with those in the industry expecting a reduction in ins. and escort costs that had burdened companies in recent months, Gaballa told us. The return of vessels to the Red Sea could result in a dip of 20-25% in sea freight prices, Narayan said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Shipping lines should be keen to return<\/strong>, given that the alternative Cape of Good Hope route has proven too costly for shipping agencies. \u201cShipping companies burned 30% more fuel navigating the Cape of Good Hope during the crisis, sharply increasing costs and stretching sailing times to as long as 80 days,\u201d International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association\u2019s Egypt VP Ahmed Moustafa told EnterpriseAM.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But industry insiders told EnterpriseAM that we shouldn\u2019t get ahead of ourselves just yet<\/strong>, as \u201cit is difficult to assess the situation within hours of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza,\u201d a senior maritime sector source told EnterpriseAM. There are also other wildcards, like Donald Trump\u2019s threat to take over the Panama Canal that could shake up the industry in ways we can\u2019t predict, our source added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Persuading shipping lines to route through the waterway won\u2019t happen overnight<\/strong>, because \u201cattracting shipping agencies back will require aggressive marketing, incentives, and a strong focus on ensuring safe passage,\u201d Moustafa argued. Action must be taken quickly as well, with the world\u2019s top shipping companies already investing in refueling infrastructure in South Africa \u2014 efforts that Egypt should counter with its own investments in refueling stations and logistics services, Moustafa added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Apart from just bringing back traffic to its previous levels, Egypt should take advantage <\/strong><strong>of changes to global commodity chains<\/strong>, Moustafa said. As companies move their production out of China, Egypt is in a position to \u201cfully exploit its geographical advantage\u201d to establish Egypt as an \u201cindispensable logistics hub.\u201d On top of this, \u201cthere\u2019s an opportunity here to capitalize on the Panama Canal crisis and position Egypt as the top choice for shipping agencies,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>When traffic returns to the Suez Canal, Egypt will be ready to handle more ships<\/strong>, with a new 10-km extension near Little Bitter Lake set to go live in 1Q 2025 following successful tests last week, expanding the two-way section to 82 km and boosting capacity to accommodate rising trade flows as global shipping lines gradually return to the Red Sea, according to a Suez Canal Authority <a target=\"_blank\" 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href=\"https:\/\/sunshinepro.se\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunshine Pro<\/a> will begin operations of their USD 200-300 mn joint solar panel manufacturing project next July, with all production slated to be shipped to Europe, AOI\u2019s Arab Renewable Energy Company Executive Director Ghada El Gendy told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/almalnews.com\/premium\/%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%87%d9%8a%d8%a6%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%b1%d8%a8%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%84%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b5%d9%86%d9%8a%d8%b9-%d8%aa%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%b9%d8%af-%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%af%d8%b4%d9%8a%d9%86-%d9%85\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Mal<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"border-right-style:solid;border-top-width:0pt;border-left-style:solid;orphans:2;text-align:left;padding:0;margin:0;border-right-width:0pt;line-height:1.15;border-left-width:0pt;border-top-style:solid;border-bottom-width:0pt;border-bottom-style:solid;widows:2\"><strong>What else do we know?<\/strong> The new plant is planned to reach its 1 GW full operational capacity by July 2026. No details on the ownership division were specified.<\/p>\n<p style=\"border-right-style:solid;border-top-width:0pt;border-left-style:solid;orphans:2;text-align:left;padding:0;margin:0;border-right-width:0pt;line-height:1.15;border-left-width:0pt;border-top-style:solid;border-bottom-width:0pt;border-bottom-style:solid;widows:2\"><strong>AOI is looking for more: <\/strong>AOI is ready to establish more partnerships with foreign and Arab investors on similar solar panel production ventures, AOI head Mokhtar Abdel Latif told Al Mal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"border-right-style:solid;border-top-width:0pt;border-left-style:solid;orphans:2;text-align:left;padding:0;margin:0;border-right-width:0pt;line-height:1.15;border-left-width:0pt;border-top-style:solid;border-bottom-width:0pt;border-bottom-style:solid;widows:2\"><strong>This has been in the works: <\/strong>The two companies inked an agreement <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/f14ca976-f29f-4aff-b153-83c4d903a1b5\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a> to build the plant \u2014 dubbed the Arab-Swedish Energy Factory (ASEF). 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investors in Al Mazunah Freezone as part of a push to boost investments across Oman, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MadaynOman\/status\/1881625904415490409\" 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>T<\/strong><strong>he <\/strong><strong>incentives: <\/strong>The incentives include a 30% exemption on accumulated debts and a 50% cut in rental costs over the next five years. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Going above and beyond: <\/strong>The zone already has several incentives in place for freezones in the country, including a 30-year income tax exemption, customs duties exemption, accessible trading of foreign currencies, the ability to import all goods allowed in Oman, and a 100% project capital ownership for investors, according to Madayn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madayn.om\/EN\/Pages\/NewsIndividual.aspx?Id=734\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Mazunah: <\/strong>The freezone garnered investments of RO 5 mn (c. USD 13 mn) in 1H 2024, bringing total investments to RO 140 mn (c. USD 363.7 mn) since its establishment, with 185 lease agreements across several sectors, including 102 operational projects, according to the Madayn\u2019s website. Madayn also launched two RO 9.5 mn (c. USD 24.7 mn) projects at Al Mazunah freezone back in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/8cbf6cdf-9b99-432d-b76b-9dced9070b83\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">December 2023<\/a> and acquired a global code to designate the Mazunah dry port a final destination for incoming and outgoing goods. <\/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\/oman\/\">Oman<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/zones\/\">ZONES<\/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=\"83954\" 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=\"83954\">\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\">Earnings Watch<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/01\/23\/gwcs-bottom-line-drops-in-2024\/\">\r\n                            GWC\u2019s bottom line drops in 2024                        <\/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\/23\/gwcs-bottom-line-drops-in-2024\/\" 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 warehousing and distribution company\u2019s topline rose 5.4% y-o-y to QAR 1.6 bn in 2024, up from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gwclogistics.com\/news\/gwc-posts-financial-results-for-ye-2023\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">QAR 1.5 bn<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gwclogistics.com\/news\/gwc-posts-financial-results-for-ye-2023\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in 2023<\/a>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/gwc-posts-qar-172mln-net-profit-in-2024-nij7swbt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The firm\u2019s BOD has recommended a 10% dividend payout at QAR 0.10 per share.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What they said: <\/strong>\u201cExpansion is a key pillar of the company\u2019s growth strategy. In early 2024, GWC launched its FLAG subsidiary (100% owned company) Logistics Hub at Khazaen Economic City in Oman, further strengthening its footprint across the GCC,\u201d said acting CEO Matthew Kearns.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A big year for GWC:<\/strong> GWC subsidiary Flag Logistics said <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/871d2c86-4ff0-493b-91d3-f583726e6117\/qatar%25e2%2580%2599s-gwc-subsidiary%253cmark%253e-flag%253c%2Fmark%253e-logistics-set-to-establish-oman-hub\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in January 2024<\/a> that it will establish a 50k sqm logistics hub, dubbed Flag Oman, at Oman\u2019s Khazaen Economic City, providing specialized areas for various logistics services, including dry, ambient, chilled and frozen warehousing, bulk storage, records management, and marshaling areas. The firm inked an agreement with Bahrain-based GFH Financial Group to set up 200k sqm of Grade A logistics facilities in Saudi Arabia, including in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. Its subsidiary GWC Energy Services and Saudi Offshore Fabrication Company have also partnered to build 100k sqm Grade A logistics facilities in Saudi Arabia\u2019s Ras Al Khair Industrial Port.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/earnings-watch\/\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/qatar\/\">Qatar<\/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=\"83956\" 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=\"83956\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">8<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Kudos<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/01\/23\/dp-world-receives-operational-efficiency-excellence-award\/\">\r\n                            DP World receives Operational Efficiency Excellence Award                        <\/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\/23\/dp-world-receives-operational-efficiency-excellence-award\/\" 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 award was bestowed during the Convention Between Carriers and Ports for Ocean Alliance 2025 in China\u2019s Hainan. Cosco also gave the Emirati trade and logistics player the Global Port Partnership award to celebrate their collaboration across 38 terminals. <\/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\/awards\/\">awards<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/cosco\/\">Cosco<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/dp-world\/\">DP World<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/kudos\/\">KUDOS<\/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=\"83958\" 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=\"83958\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">9<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Also on Our Radar<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/01\/23\/startups-e-commerce-and-logistics-handling-updates-from-oman-egypt-and-ksa\/\">\r\n                            Startups, e-commerce, and logistics handling updates from Oman, Egypt and Saudi Arabia                        <\/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\/23\/startups-e-commerce-and-logistics-handling-updates-from-oman-egypt-and-ksa\/\" 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 project is being implemented in 10 phases, with the first phase launched in 2023. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the center: <\/strong>The 100k sqm data center, which is operated by Digital Dewa subsidiary Moro Hub, integrates renewable energy with digital solutions, offering advanced solutions in digital transformation, cloud computing, smart cities, IoT, and cybersecurity, while operating on 100% solar energy with a total capacity exceeding 100 MW. The center is the largest single-site solar park globally, and the world\u2019s largest solar-powered data facility.<\/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\">STARTUP WATCH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Egypt\u2019s SideUp expands to Oman: <\/strong>Egyptian e-commerce logistics platform SideUp \u2014 formerly Voo \u2014 is launching its services in Oman with a regional branch in Muscat by early 2025, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/sideup-expands-to-oman-following-success-in-egypt-and-saudi-arabia-u89088t1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The platform offers smart shipping, payment, and operational solutions to e-commerce businesses. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Previous expansion in the GCC: <\/strong>The platform moved its HQ to Riyadh as part of its regional expansion plans after raising <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/a569f96d-a8d1-4c39-990a-7d3528811831\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 1.2 mn in a seed round<\/a> in late 2022. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Sampo closes p<\/strong><strong>re-seed funding round:<\/strong> Oman-based e-commerce provider <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/getsampo.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sampo AI<\/a> has closed a USD 750k pre-seed funding round co-led by Omantel Innovation and Waad VC, with participation from Hexnture and a group of Saudi angel investors, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wamda.com\/ar\/2025\/01\/oman-sampo-ai-raises-750000-pre-seed\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wamda<\/a> reported. The funding will help Sampo AI enhance its AI-driven tools and expand into Saudi Arabia and the UAE to serve their growing e-commerce sectors. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Sampo AI: <\/strong>The company \u2014 founded in 2024 by Saif Al-Essai and Khalifa Manaa \u2014 is a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider that helps e-commerce businesses optimize their pricing strategies based on supply and market conditions, according to Wamda.<\/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\">LOGISTICS HANDLING-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><\/strong><strong>Roll Group <\/strong><strong>expands in KSA:<\/strong> Heavy haul and lifting solution provider <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roll-group.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Group<\/a> \u2019s Saudi Arabia unit has launched a new 15k sqm facility in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, to provide storage and logistics support to clients in the region, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roll-group.com\/roll-group-further-expands-in-saudi-arabia-new-office-and-heavy-haul-investments\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The facility will enable Roll Group to handle its complex heavy transport and lifting operations. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Roll Group<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>The Netherland-based company specializes in providing solutions for heavy lifting, transportation, and installation onshore and offshore. It boasts a fleet of advanced and versatile heavy-duty equipment, such as SPMTs, trailers, high-capacity cranes, and gantries. In February 2025, the company plans to roll out its heavy-lifting RollBarge 1 barge. <\/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\">CUSTOMS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>FedEx launched a new customs clearance facility at Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone<\/strong><strong> (Rakez)<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.fedex.com\/newsroom\/amea\/fedex-launches-customs-clearance-facility-in-ras-al-khaimah-economic-zone\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The facility will handle packages shipped to and from Rakez through several FedEx express air and ground services in a bid to facilitate local companies\u2019 access to logistics services.<\/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>Qatar + Argentina partner u<\/strong><strong>p to develop air transport: <\/strong>Qatar has inked an MoU with Argentina allowing for the operation of an unspecified number of passenger and cargo flights with full transportation rights, and to operate codeshare flights for designated airlines. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/al-sharq.com\/article\/22\/01\/2025\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B0%D9%83%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%87%D9%85-%D9%84%D9%81%D8%AA%D8%AD-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%B1-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%AA%D9%8A%D9%86\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Sharq<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oman Air Cargo partners with Switzerlan<\/strong><strong>d\u2019s Nav Aero<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Oman Air Cargo <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nav-aero.com\/2025\/01\/21\/nav-new-member-alert-oman-air-cargo-oman\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">has joined<\/a> Swiss-based aviation and cargo manager Nav Aero\u2019s network to offer more flight options, enhanced scheduling flexibility, and customized logistics services. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timesaerospace.aero\/news\/technology\/nav-aero-strengthens-global-reach-with-oman-air-cargo-partnership\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Time Aerospace<\/a>) <\/li>\n<li><strong>Yemen Red Sea port c<\/strong><strong>apacity down after Israeli attacks: <\/strong>Yemen\u2019s Hodeidah Harbour in the Red Sea \u2014 essential for the country\u2019s humanitarian aid operations\u2014 has seen its capacity for aid imports fall to about a quarter due to Israeli attacks, a UN official said. 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The country is planning \u201cto import more competitive quality products and services to promote balanced trade,\u201d Ding added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The context: <\/strong>The remarks come at a time when Chinese officials are reportedly working to assuage trade tension with the new US administration, which has recently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/edition\/logistics\/870e18e4-c1a3-420b-aaf3-3ca7148f5cf9\/qatar%25e2%2580%2599s-meeza-secures-qar-135-mn-for-data-center-expansion\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">floated a 10% tariff<\/a> on China starting on 1 February. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>China\u2019s trade surplus rose to a record USD 992 bn in 2024<\/strong> amid strong exports that may now face the threat of tariffs, Bloomberg reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><\/strong><strong>Boeing + <\/strong><strong>Norsk e-fuel <\/strong><strong>to advance SAF p<\/strong><strong>roduction: <\/strong>Boeing is investing in Norsk e-fuel\u2019s efforts to accelerate production and the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Nordics and globally, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/boeing.mediaroom.com\/news-releases-statements?item=131517\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Norsk e-Fuel will produce electro-SAF jet fuel through the Power-to-Liquids process, which uses fossilfree power to generate green hydrogen and combine it with recycled CO2 from biogenic sources. The jet fuel can reduce the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of air travel by 90% compared to traditional jet fuel, the statement said.<\/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\/china\/\">China<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/us\/\">US<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    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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 Finance 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;\">, Hamburg, 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 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