{"id":84628,"date":"2025-02-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=84628"},"modified":"2025-12-15T16:15:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:15:38","slug":"omans-asyad-shipping-sets-price-range-for-upcoming-ipo","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/omans-asyad-shipping-sets-price-range-for-upcoming-ipo\/","title":{"rendered":"Oman\u2019s Asyad Shipping sets price range for upcoming IPO"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"84630\" 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=\"84630\">\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\/02\/20\/today-omans-asyad-shipping-ipo-gets-anchor-investors-price-range-uaes-nmdc-to-invest-in-indias-mega-port-development\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: Oman\u2019s Asyad Shipping IPO gets anchor investors, price range + UAE\u2019s NMDC to invest in India\u2019s mega port development                        <\/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\/02\/20\/today-omans-asyad-shipping-ipo-gets-anchor-investors-price-range-uaes-nmdc-to-invest-in-indias-mega-port-development\/\" 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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We also have the latest on NMDC\u2019s latest overseas investment move. Shall we?<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a>#1- French shipping giant <\/strong><strong>CMA CGM<\/strong><strong> is launching a new Red Sea shipping service connecting India with KSA and Oman<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cma-cgm.com\/news\/4997\/cma-cgm-to-strengthen-its-bigex-lines-network-connecting-the-indian-subcontinent-gulf-amp-red-sea\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The BIGEX 3 service will call at India\u2019s Nhava Sheva and Mundra Ports before making its way to Oman\u2019s Salalah Port and Saudi Arabia\u2019s Jeddah Port, starting 22 February. The firm will also launch an additional BIGEX 4 weekly service linking Saudi Arabia\u2019s Dammam Port and Iraq\u2019s Umm Qasr Port \u2014 both located on the Arabian Gulf \u2014 to India\u2019s Mudra and Nhava Sheva Ports, starting 24 February.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>The new Red Sea route services are the latest of many updates, suggesting a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/99d802e2-2051-4aef-b9f2-b3a75cd35e6f\/does-the-gaza-ceasefire-mean-the-imminent-return-of%253cmark%253e-suez%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-canal%253c%2Fmark%253e-traffic%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">possible rebound in traffic<\/a> could be on its way. At least two LNG vessels and one crude tanker have braved the route in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fc5a81b7-ea87-49cd-8516-970f4611bec8\/today:-msc-subsidiary-snaps-49%2525-stake-in-marsa-maroc%25e2%2580%2599s-eastern-container-terminal-%2B-qatar-to-support-libyan-airport-development\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last few weeks<\/a>, and at least six US- and UK-linked ships have passed through the Red Sea safely <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/d25b452c-4984-4c23-bd0f-3cadefcde76a\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">within two weeks<\/a> of the ceasefire announcement in mid-January.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN OTHER RED SEA NEWS- <\/strong><strong>The <\/strong><strong>EU is extending maritime security operation Aspides <\/strong><strong>in the Red Sea until <\/strong><strong>28 February 2026<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.consilium.europa.eu\/en\/press\/press-releases\/2025\/02\/14\/red-sea-council-prolongs-the-mandate-of-operation-aspides\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The bloc will plug in an additional EUR 17 mn into the operation over the next year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Operations <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5a54c1a9-21be-43a8-a719-110ba32ea936\/today:-a-new-riyadh-logistics-park-%2B-mubadala-eyes-stakes-in-london-heathrow\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">kicked off<\/a> a year ago in an effort to restore maritime security and navigation stability in the highly strategic maritime corridor. The maritime force\u2019s mandate was declared to be mainly defensive, tasked with maritime situational awareness, escorting vessels, and protecting them from attack.<\/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- Qatar will invest USD 10 bn across several Indian sectors, <\/strong><strong>including logistics, manufacturing, infrastructure, and technology<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The news comes on the heels of Qatar\u2019s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's visit to India, which also witnessed the signing of several collaboration agreements, including an MoU on financial and economic partnership and an MoU between the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Qatari Businessmen Association. No timeline for the investment or specific projects have been disclosed. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The two countries are aiming to diversify and double their annual trade to USD 28 bn <\/strong><strong>within the next five years, <\/strong>reportedly discussing signing a freetrade agreement and enhancing investments in energy and energy infrastructure. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In numbers: <\/strong>India exported USD 1.82 bn worth of goods to Qatar in 2023, while Qatar exported USD 12.9 bn worth of goods to India, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oec.world\/en\/profile\/bilateral-country\/ind\/partner\/qat\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">OEC<\/a> data. India's exports mainly consisted of rice, jewelry, and cars, while Qatar exported petroleum gas, crude petroleum, and refined petroleum.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>IN OTHER NEWS- <\/strong><strong>India is in talks with Oman to lease a crude-storing <\/strong><strong>facility with a capacity of 5 mn barrels<\/strong>, CEO of Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd. (ISPRL) L.R. Jain told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/india-looks-store-oil-oman-says-isprl-chief-2025-02-19\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. The company is also eying other partners in the region for similar deals, Jain added. The South Asian country imports 80% of its oil needs and is scrambling to raise reserves in a bid to hedge against global supply chain disruptions. India is also moving to join the International Energy Agency, which requires members to hold reserves amounting to a minimum of 90 days of oil consumption. India\u2019s storage capacity currently stands at 74 days. <\/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> Crude prices dropped this morning over reports of rising US stockpiles, <\/strong>reversing an upward trend for most of this week, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-prices-ease-after-report-us-crude-inventories-rise-2025-02-20\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures declined by USD 0.17 to USD 75.87 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) March contracts \u2014 expiring today \u2014 dipped by USD 0.30 to USD 71.95 a barrel by 06.00 GMT. WTI April contracts also decreased by USD 0.22 to USD 71.88. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Iranian oil might be successfully evading sanctions: <\/strong>Iranian oil exports to China surged to 1.7 mn barrels per day (bpd) in February, up 86% from the previous month despite <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/46fb87fa-67a6-4b77-a875-e6ac654f7bd1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">tightening US sanctions on Tehran<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-02-19\/oil-flows-from-iran-to-china-jump-as-traders-work-around-curbs?embedded-checkout=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing data from intelligence firm Kpler. The increase comes on the heels of a rise in ship-to-ship transfers and the development of alternative crude receiving terminals, traders told the news outlet. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN OTHER SANCTIONED OIL NEWS<\/strong>- Russia\u2019s oil flows are unlikely to increase, even with a potential Ukraine ceasefire and easing of sanctions, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/goldman-sachs-says-it-does-not-see-ukraine-ceasefire-boosting-russia-output-2025-02-19\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing Goldman Sachs. \u201cRussian crude oil production is constrained by its OPEC+ 9 mn bpd production target rather than current sanctions, which are affecting the destination but not the volume of oil exports,\u201d the bank said. The US has announced plans <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/europe\/europe-says-it-is-committed-ukraine-ahead-russia-us-talks-2025-02-18\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">to hold more talks<\/a> with Russia on reaching a ceasefire with Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>Baltic index sees a <\/strong><strong>major jump: <\/strong>The Baltic Exchange\u2019s dry bulk sea freight index \u2014 which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments \u2014 was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tradingeconomics.com\/commodity\/baltic\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">up 63 points<\/a> to 904 on Wednesday. The capesize surged by 110 points to 867, while the panamax index gained 62 points to 1,104. The smaller supramax index climbed by 26 points to 839.<\/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- Dubai\u2019s Jebel Ali Port handling capacity saw a 7.4% y-o-y increase to 15.5 mn TEUs in 2024, <\/strong>accounting for nearly 18% of DP World\u2019s total global container handling output during the same period, according to statements <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2025\/february\/19-01\/dp-world-records-highest-cargo-volumes-at-jebel-ali-port\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/2\/1922.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here (pdf)<\/a>. The port saw breakbulk cargo handled rise up 23% y-o-y to 5.4 mn metric tonnes, reaching its second-highest level of performance in almost a decade. Imports accounted for 80% of total shipments handled at Jebel Ali port, driven by the region's expanding investments in infrastructure and renewable energy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Behind the numbers:<\/strong> The firm attributes steady local and regional demand \u2013 particularly from Asia and the Indian Subcontinent \u2013 for driving up container throughput last year, regardless of geopolitical challenges, including disruptions to shipping in the Red Sea. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The port has an annual container <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2025\/february\/19-01\/dp-world-records-highest-cargo-volumes-at-jebel-ali-port\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">capacity of 19.4 mn TEUs<\/a> across four terminals, made up of over 100 berths and with a 25 km quay length. Jebel Ali includes dedicated terminals for breakbulk, Ro-Ro, and heavy-lift cargo.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Jordan\u2019s <\/strong><strong>Aqaba Container Terminal saw a 49% y-o-y increase in ship handling to 494 <\/strong><strong>ships in 2024<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petra.gov.jo\/Include\/InnerPage.jsp?ID=68654&lang=en&name=en_news&cat=en_news\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Petra<\/a> reports. 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The full-day, in-person event will see investors, analysts, corporate and investment bankers and other securities market professionals gather to evaluate AD Port\u2019s financial performance and the group\u2019s strategy going forward. Group and cluster senior management, as well as other guest speakers, will visit flagship assets in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/conferences.wcaworld.com\/wcaworld2025\/info\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WCA Worldwide Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Tuesday, 25 February to <\/strong><strong>Saturday, 1 March<\/strong> in Dubai. The event \u2014 set to bring together over 4.5k freight forwarders from 179 countries \u2014 will host several workshops and courses over one week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/conferences.wcaworld.com\/wcaworld2025\/info\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WCA Worldwide Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Tuesday, 25 February to Saturday 1 March<\/strong>, in Dubai. 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<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f4c496c8-8364-4aa2-b451-60211702ee4f\/etihad-airways-could-hit-adx-before-the-end-of-february\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a price range<\/a><\/strong><strong> of <\/strong><strong>OMR <\/strong><strong>0.117-0.123 per share for its upcoming IPO,<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/qia-subsidiary-omani-government-investment-firm-invest-asyad-shipping-ipo-2025-02-18\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports citing a statement by the company. At the top of the range, Asyad Shipping could raise as much as USD 332.5 mn in IPO proceeds, giving it a market cap of up to USD 1.66 bn upon listing on the Muscat Stock Exchange. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Big backers on board:<\/strong> The Qatar Investment Authority\u2019s Falcon Investments and Omani state-owned Mars Development will act as anchor investors, subscribing to 20% and 10% of the offering, respectively, at OMR 0.123 per share \u2014 which is the upper end of the range.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s next? <\/strong>Subscription is due to open today, and will run until Wednesday, 27 February, with trading scheduled to begin around Wednesday, 12 March. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Asyad Shipping is taking <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/b1a57eca-724d-4aca-bf06-ea4c260d2325\/%253cmark%253easyad%253c%2Fmark%253e-group-pushes-forward-with-ipo-plans\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a 20% stake<\/a> \u2014 that is just north of 1 bn company shares \u2014 to market in a two-tranche secondary offering led by its sole owner, the Oman Investment Authority-backed Asyad Group. The move falls under a broader government privatization push, which includes the sale of an additional 30 Omani state-backed assets, including power utility firm Oman Electricity Transmission.<\/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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USD 2.4 bn) into Mumbai\u2019s Vadhvan Port, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JNPORT\/posts\/pfbid0iBPotCXLJ5JkHTdbfeB7qf9wxd7UC6AvMQvFEMz7ufbVy8ScR8EQY76sQ7YKi1Yxl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Under the agreement, NMDC will develop dredging, reclamation, and shore protection operations at the port's offshore land, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/transportation\/shipping-\/-transport\/nmdc-group-pjsc-inks-rs-21000-crore-investment-proposal-with-jnpa-for-vadhvan-port-project\/articleshow\/118364630.cms?from=mdr\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Economic Times<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s on the cards for Vadhvan:<\/strong> India\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/0cb4dbb2-26a6-49c7-b1b4-a6a48a6b5eed\/global-ports-set-to-plug-eur-2-tn-into-modernization-as-importance-as-geopolitical-assets-grow\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">mega port<\/a> is currently under construction and is set to feature nine container terminals, each stretching 1 km in length. It will include specialized berths for wheeled and liquid cargo, as well as one for the coast guard. Slated to be finished by the end of the decade, the USD 9 bn port will be capable of handling around 23 mn container units when it reaches full capacity, possibly positioning it among the top 10 largest ports globally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A strategic location: <\/strong>The Vadhvan Port \u2014 poised to be the starting port for the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/006b0021-b805-4530-8567-591e16bebdf8\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)<\/a> \u2014 boasts a strategic location that is set to make it a strategic trade gateway for the region and expand the country\u2019s export capability. It is located along the Arabian Sea coast, with proximity to India\u2019s most populous city Mumbai, and the industrial centers of Gujarat state. The port will also have access to northern and central India via the national railway network and the NH8 highway<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The IMEC reportedly <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/bd629b16-aa50-4eac-bb92-cf374a7c6e95\/plenty-of-m&a-to-start-off-the-week\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">kicked off<\/a> operations back in June with a focus on establishing the first leg between India and the UAE via sea and rail links. Efforts are currently underway to streamline procedures across the Indian ports of Mundra, Kandla, and Nhava Sheva, as well as the UAE ports of Jebel Ali and Fujairah.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not the first interested party: <\/strong>Logistics giant DP World inked an MoU with JNPA to develop India\u2019s Vadhvan Port back in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/12593c96-130b-48c2-be85-1255dab0826b\/dp-world-inks-mou-to-develop-india%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-vadhvan-port%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">October 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n\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\/dp-world\/\">DP World<\/a>\n            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agreement with Swiss commodity trading firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mercuria.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mercuria<\/a> to supply it with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omanobserver.om\/article\/1166504\/business\/oman-lng-mercuria-sign-10-year-gas-deal\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">800k metric tonnes<\/a> of LNG annually over a period of 10 years starting April 2025, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OmanLNG\/status\/1891809551021899894\" 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>The latest in a string of supply agreements: <\/strong>Oman LNG inked a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4d40611d-114f-495e-96e2-f260099fa90c\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">similar SPA<\/a> with Japanese power-generating outfit Jera in April 2024 for the supply of 800k metric tonnes of LNG annually over 10 years starting in 2025. The firm also inked a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5082fb17-fffa-4c79-a98d-08738d3b5635\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">five-year agreement<\/a> with Thailand\u2019s largest energy firm PTT PCL to supply the country with 300k metric tonnes of LNG per year starting in 2026 and a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/713e0908-4bb4-4cb7-a6c2-a33f85a98d47\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">10-year SPA with Turkey\u2019s BOTAS<\/a> Petroleum Pipeline Corporation for an annual supply of 1 mn metric tonnes.<\/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\">IN OT<strong>HER LNG UPDATES FROM <\/strong>QATAR-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>QatarEnergy has offered China a<\/strong><strong> 10-year supply agreement for 1 mn tons of LNG per year starting 2028<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/power\/71068\/%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%B6-%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A9-10-%D8%B3%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%8A%D9%86\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/power\/71068\/%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%B6-%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A9-10-%D8%B3%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%8A%D9%86\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Business<\/a> reports, citing traders. The potential agreement comes as Qatar looks for buyers as it ramp up production at the country\u2019s North Field expansion project.<\/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> Qatar\u2019s national energy firm QatarEnergy was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/10f85b28-87b1-428b-a49a-6da245bb71f4\/today:-etihad-airways-acquires-aed-1.5-bn-worth-of-engines-%2B-acquisition-updates-from-easylease-and-fedex-maroc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in talks<\/a> last year with European and Asian buyers to supply LNG from its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2a1083b0-4192-48de-80dc-9dfe9b734f42\/qatarenergy-%2B%253cmark%253e-nakilat%253c%2Fmark%253e-ink-long-term-agreement-for-nine-lng-vessels\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">North Field expansion project<\/a>, which is set to expand production by 85%. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Upping their game? <\/strong>LNG buyers were <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/10f85b28-87b1-428b-a49a-6da245bb71f4\/today:-etihad-airways-acquires-aed-1.5-bn-worth-of-engines-%2B-acquisition-updates-from-easylease-and-fedex-maroc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reported last year<\/a> to be turning away from Qatar and towards the UAE, Oman, and the US for more flexible supply agreements, with countries like Japan and South Korea reportedly looking for suppliers who offer shorter-term contacts and, unlike Qatar, do not limit the cargoes\u2019 final destination. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>China? <\/strong><strong>Qatari LNG<\/strong>: The Chinese state-owned Sinopec snapped 5% of NFE in 2023 after <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6b559924-3d4d-47e9-9e4e-9dfe333e2280\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inking a 27-year LNG sales and purchase agreement<\/a> \u2014 one of the longest-known LNG agreements on record \u2014 with QatarEnergy to supply 3 mn tonnes of LNG annually. QatarEnergy also inked a long-term LNG supply agreement in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/bec7a701-70fa-41c4-aa29-39aa5040ef3c\/%253cmark%253eqatarenergy%253c%2Fmark%253e-inks-long-term-lng-supply-purchase-agreement-with-shell\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">December 2024<\/a> with energy giant Shell to deliver about 3 mn tonnes of LNG cargoes per year to China. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Bolstering trade volumes: <\/strong>China is the world\u2019s largest importer of LNG, with 71 mn metric tons shipped in 2023, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported in December 2024, citing government data. Qatar is the third largest LNG exporter globally after the US and Australia, with 73 mn metric tons of LNG exported in 2024, Reuters reported citing Kpler data. 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The expansion works included increasing the port\u2019s container capacity by 2 mn TEUs to 6.5 mn TEUs, upgrading all six berths, and expanding the port\u2019s yard.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>And there\u2019s more:<\/strong> APM Terminals has integrated new equipment at the port to increase capacity and operational efficiency, including the uptake of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/24f0c280-f87d-4645-946b-de9bbc0a73e3\/oman%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-salalah-port%253c%2Fmark%253e-completes-usd-300-mn-expansion-project\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">10 new STS cranes<\/a> capable of handling 26-container-wide, ultra-large cargo ships. The firm has also added 12 hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes, two reach stackers, six empty container handlers, and 30 terminal trucks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>That\u2019s not all:<\/strong> The project also included building a new access road to the port, a new electrical power substation, the deployment of 2k reefer plugs, and an electrical network upgrade.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk entered into a new long-term operational collaboration \u2014 Gemini Cooperation \u2014 last year to establish a maritime network with schedule reliability above 90%. 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USD 176 mn<\/strong><strong>) in FY 2024<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=85331&anCat=1&cs=4263&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tadawul<\/a> disclosure and an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/2\/1911.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earnings release (pdf)<\/a>. The firm\u2019s topline rose 12% y-o-y to SAR 1.6 bn (c. USD 427 mn) during the same period. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Behind the growth<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> The Saudi firm attributes the rise in net income to topline growth, improvised cost-control measures, savings from major terminal lease agreements \u2014 which includes the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/39f74f3f-072a-4046-ba08-6c3ef522615d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">signing of an air cargo lease and development agreement<\/a> from Riyadh Airports Co last year \u2014 and earnings from short-term Murabaha deposits. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Revenue was up across the board: <\/strong>SAL\u2019s cargo handling division saw a 20% y-o-y increase in revenues to SAR 1.36 bn. The rise was driven by an overall 20% volume increase in 2024, which was largely caused by high 1Q volumes and a 30% increase in courier volumes. The firm's logistics division earnings increased 15% y-o-y to SAR 271 mn, attributable to diversification efforts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SAL\u2019s been on a roll: <\/strong>SAL initiated recent expansions to its air cargo operations, putting some <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/79aa2d2b-41ec-412c-840a-ac46ef435a46\/%253cmark%253esal%253c%2Fmark%253e-%2B-tibah-airports-ink-agreement-to-boost-cargo-capacity-at-madinah-airport\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SAR 12 mn into an<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/79aa2d2b-41ec-412c-840a-ac46ef435a46\/%253cmark%253esal%253c%2Fmark%253e-%2B-tibah-airports-ink-agreement-to-boost-cargo-capacity-at-madinah-airport\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">air cargo terminal<\/a> at Madinah\u2019s Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, as well as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e040262d-7adb-46db-a984-d77da8e9178f\/kfia-cargo-terminal-to-get-sar-100-mn-overhaul\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">investing SAR 100 mn in<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e040262d-7adb-46db-a984-d77da8e9178f\/kfia-cargo-terminal-to-get-sar-100-mn-overhaul\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">King Fahd International Airport in Dammam<\/a> to upgrade the facility up till 2033. It also inked an agreement <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/70344646-2798-48fa-969f-3dda558af1ef\/%253cmark%253esal%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-boost-logistics-operations-and-connectivity-at-jazan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">back in August<\/a> with the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu to upgrade logistics operations in the Kingdom\u2019s Jazan region.<\/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\">ETIHAD AIRWAYS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Etihad Airways<\/strong><strong>\u2019 net income after <\/strong><strong>tax surged <\/strong><strong>threefold to AED 1.7 bn in 2024, fueled by strong passenger and cargo growth<\/strong>, the ADQ-owned carrier said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etihad.com\/en\/news\/etihad-airways-announces-highest-ever-profit-of-aed-17-billion-usd-476-million-in-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Total revenue climbed 25% y-o-y to AED 25.3 bn, driven by a 25% rise in passenger revenue to AED 20.8 bn, supported by network expansion and higher capacity. Cargo revenue surged 24% y-o-y to AED 4.2 bn, supported by a 12% rise in cargo volumes and improved yields in the second half of the year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Additions and expansions gave a boost: <\/strong>Etihad Airways added 12 aircraft to its fleet, including six A320 NEOs. The firm\u2019s passenger revenues also rose 25% y-o-y to AED 20.8 bn on the back of network expansions with 20 new destinations added in 2024 as well as running 1.7k weekly flights.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s next for Etihad Airways? <\/strong>Etihad Airways is planning to invest <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4dad787f-00de-4302-8c7b-802f295b2211\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 7 bn in the next<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4dad787f-00de-4302-8c7b-802f295b2211\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">four to five years<\/a> to expand routes and upgrade the company\u2019s fleet, CEO Antonoaldo Neves told CNBC back in December. 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industry, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptMOP\/posts\/-%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%B2-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AD%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D9%88%D9%82%D8%B9%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%A6%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-\/942033011445004\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The center aims to boost operational efficiency and cut costs for the sector through the integration of digital transformation and cloud computing tech. The hub will also expand data access and increase cyber security measures.<\/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\">AVIATION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE\u2019s <\/strong><strong>Sanad to uptake operations at Ammroc\u2019s MRO facility in Al Ain<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Sanad \u2014 Mubadala\u2019s Abu Dhabi-based aerospace engineering and leasing subsidiary \u2014 has partnered with Emirati Military MRO provider Ammroc to expand its MRO operations in the UAE\u2019s Al Ain, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/2\/1897.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement (pdf)<\/a>. Sanad will gain access to Ammroc\u2019s state-of-the-art 4.9k sqm MRO facility in Al Ain to support aviation firms in Abu Dhabi. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The goal: <\/strong>Sanad hopes that the MRO center \u2014 capable of processing 50 inductions per year \u2014 will boost its production capacity to 300 engines annually. Ammroc is also set to streamline Sanad\u2019s MRO operations and unburden some 7k man-hours per year by offering cleaning, non-destructive testing, and inspection 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\">TRADE- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Morocco <\/strong><strong>+ Mauritania partner up on trade crossing:<\/strong> The Moroccan government has completed 90% of a new road linking the towns of Smara, Tifariti, and Amgala with neighboring Mauritania, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/snrtnews.com\/article\/113527\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SNRT News<\/a> reports. The project covers 3.4 sq km and comes as part of a larger plan to connect landlocked sub-saharan African nations to the Atlantic Ocean in a bid to bolster trade relations in the region. <\/p>\n\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\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/digitalization\/\">DIGITALIZATION<\/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\" 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\/trade\/\">trade<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/uae\/\">UAE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"84648\" 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=\"84648\">\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\">Around the World<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/02\/20\/chinese-lithium-processing-tech-exports-may-take-a-pause-amid-countrys-export-control-push\/\">\r\n                            Chinese lithium processing tech exports may take a pause amid country\u2019s export control push                        <\/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\/02\/20\/chinese-lithium-processing-tech-exports-may-take-a-pause-amid-countrys-export-control-push\/\" 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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Chinese firm Jiangsu Jiwu Hi-Tech informed its clients earlier this month that it had stopped exporting its filtration equipment used in processing lithium for electric vehicle batteries \u2014 known as sorbent \u2014 and is currently negotiating with the government on the new restrictions alongside chemicals company Sunresin New Materials, sources told the newswire.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> China incorporated new laws <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ddeab4c2-6d9f-477a-913b-6c919108b537\/china-enacts-countermeasures-in-the-wake-of-a-looming-us-led-trade-war\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in November<\/a> that allow it to blacklist foreign firms, through an \u201cunreliable entity list,\u201d and impose its own sanctions. An expanded export control law allows Beijing to leverage its global dominance in supplying key resources, such as rare earths and lithium, which are essential for modern technologies, as a strategic tool.<\/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>US President Donald Trump is considering a new wave of tariffs that will see the country <\/strong><strong>hit auto, semiconductors, and pharma imports with 25% duties, <\/strong>the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/3645b83e-75b8-4eb0-b027-d6ef0fda7b5f\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> reports. While Trump did not announce a rolling out date for the tariffs, he said that more details would likely be out by 2 April, adding that he wants to provide time for companies to set up factories in the US to avoid tariffs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>25%...with the other 25%:<\/strong> Trump ordered a 25% tariff on all imports of steel and aluminum <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/12a7d16c-767b-459d-8982-8f5f0122caaa\/today:-aramex-to-respond-to-adq%25e2%2580%2599s-acquisition-bid-by-next-month\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this month<\/a>, with the new measures set to take effect on 4 March. The tariffs will particularly impact key US metal suppliers in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, the EU, South Korea, Vietnam, and Taiwan.<\/p>\n\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\/ev\/\">EV<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\t\t<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> Calendar<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">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>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>24 February (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/en\/news-and-media\/2025\/01\/27\/ad-ports-group-capital-markets-day-in-abu-dhabi#:~:text=Abu%20Dhabi%2C%20UAE%20%E2%80%93%2027%20January,on%2024th%20February%202025%20to\" style=\"\">AD Ports Group Capital Markets Day<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi, UAE. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">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>28 April-2 May: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iranexpo.co\/\" style=\"\">7th Export Capabilities Exhibition (Iran Expo)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Tehran, Iran.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;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 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