{"id":84714,"date":"2025-02-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=84714"},"modified":"2025-12-15T16:17:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:17:02","slug":"uae-to-invest-in-italys-data-centers-and-mineral-supply-chains","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/uae-to-invest-in-italys-data-centers-and-mineral-supply-chains\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE to invest in Italy\u2019s data centers and mineral supply chains"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"84716\" 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=\"84716\">\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\/25\/today-uae-eyes-big-investments-in-italy-egypt-ramps-up-export-projects\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: UAE eyes big investments in Italy + Egypt ramps up export projects                        <\/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\/25\/today-uae-eyes-big-investments-in-italy-egypt-ramps-up-export-projects\/\" 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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Still, we have in today\u2019s issue a few important export-oriented and investment watch updates from across the region. Let\u2019s dive right in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING TODAY-<\/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><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/conferences.wcaworld.com\/wcaworld2025\/info\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WCA World<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/conferences.wcaworld.com\/wcaworld2025\/info\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">wide Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> is kicking off today and will run through to Saturday<\/strong>, 1 March in Dubai. The networking event is set to bring together over 4.5k freight forwarders from about 180 countries and 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\">\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- <\/strong><strong>Jordan\u2019s <\/strong><strong>ADC launches EOI for a new Aqaba terminal concession:<\/strong> Jordan\u2019s Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) \u2014 the developer of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) \u2014 has launched an expression of interest (EOI) for a 20-year concession for managing and operating the Aqaba New Silica Terminal, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adc.jo\/BidDetails.aspx?id=2213\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The deadline for EOI submissions is set for 2 March 2025. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The project: <\/strong>ADC is looking to form a public-private partnership for the project, which aims to establish a terminal specialized in handling silica by repurposing and rehabilitating the current cement terminal facilities and Mu\u2019tah floating berth under a build-operate-transfer agreement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADC was active in 2024: <\/strong>ADC \u2014 whose assets include Jordan\u2019s port, Aqaba airport, and land spanning most of the 375 km2 Aqaba zone \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/025e5d7b-d2d2-498c-aefb-4258514c8169\/jordan%25e2%2580%2599s-adc-inks-usd-125-mn-agreement-to-upgrade-sheikh-sabah-al-ahmad-lng-terminal\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">signed a USD 125 mn agreement last August<\/a> with a consortium of international firms to develop Aqaba\u2019s Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad LNG terminal to shore up Jordan\u2019s energy supply. It also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/0cc452ae-e3dc-420c-9274-92bdf12f9de9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">partnered with Aqaba Container Terminals<\/a> to jointly manage and operate the inaugural hazardous materials yard within the Aqaba Special Economic Zone last April.<\/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- Egypt to launch fresh LNG tender for summer shipments: <\/strong>The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation will reportedly launch a tender in 2Q 2025 for additional LNG shipments on behalf of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cnnbusinessarabic.com\/energy-and-sustainability\/1113047\/%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AA%D8%B2%D9%85-%D8%B7%D8%B1%D8%AD-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%B5%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%85%D9%86-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN Business Arabic<\/a> reports, citing an unnamed government official. The planned shipments \u2014 planned for 3Q 2025 delivery \u2014 aim to meet the heightened summer demand. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Egypt reportedly <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4f2a8ef4-b87e-437a-ba2d-d726e2f5bac7\/egypt-reportedly-inks-2025-lng-shipments-from%253cmark%253e-shell%253c%2Fmark%253e-%2B-totalenergies\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">signed agreements<\/a> with Shell and TotalEnergies in December to purchase a total of 60 LNG shipments in 2025 for around USD 3 bn. The agreements, which reportedly came into effect in early January, require the two companies to supply around five shipments per month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Feasibility studies kick off in Oman\u2019s EZAD: <\/strong>Saudi contractors are conducting feasibility studies for the development of dry port facilities and a veterinary quarantine at Oman\u2019s Economic Zone at Al Dhahira (EZAD), <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aleqt.com\/2025\/02\/23\/article_2757515.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aleqtisadiah<\/a> reports. The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) issued a tender <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/9fe529a8-c11e-4449-b3ea-1333134de79a\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a> for Omani and Saudi firms interested in the implementation of civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural work for the port. The dry port will be operated by Oman Investment Authority subsidiary Asyad Group. The tenders are part of the third phase of a SAR 1.2 bn Saudi-funded infrastructure enhancement plan for EZAD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BACKGROUND-<\/strong> The Saudi Fund for Development inked an agreement <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/oman-observer_oman-saudi-mou-to-support-new-economic-zone-activity-7026780637961334784-u-LL\/?originalSubdomain=qa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">back in 2023<\/a> to finance the construction of EZAD\u2019s infrastructure for SAR 1.2 bn (c. USD 319.9 mn). The first phase of the zone will cover 20 sq km and is expected to boost trade with Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>#4- <\/strong><strong>Updates <\/strong><strong>on Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline: <\/strong>Iraq has earmarked 185k barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from Kurdistan\u2019s fields \u2014 out of its 300k bpd capacity \u2014 for exports through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline once it becomes operational, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-02-23\/iraq-to-receive-185-000-barrels-of-oil-from-kurdistan-as-exports-set-to-restart\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing remarks by Deputy Oil Minister Basim Mohamed Khudair. The exact date for resumed exports has not been definitively determined, however, as Iraq waits for Turkey's assessment of the \u201creadiness of the pipeline.\u201d Earlier this month, Kurdish region President Nechirvan Barzani said that oil exports could resume in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/19df2c84-4ba2-47f4-8277-08b9127e2142\/today:-egypt-secures-agreements-to-liquefy-and-re-export-cypriot-gas-%2B-pif-to-up-logistics,-transport-investments-by-60%2525-in-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">March 2025<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Iraq has taken several steps in the last few weeks to bring the pipeline back to life after it was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ae7f2219-cdb7-4c3a-9370-4aacdbfc4753\/today:-egypt-to-sign-cypriot-gas-liquefaction-and-re-export-agreement-today-%2B-a-slew-of-supply-chain-and-earnings-updates\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">shut down in February 2023<\/a> for earthquake repairs and subsequent financial and technical disagreements with Turkey, which suspended its side of operations following an arbitration court order for it to pay <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6b8b59c7-8f2e-4a7d-8575-8b01266d9c1d\/today:-ad-ports-to-develop-300k-ton-grain-storage-at-khalifa-port-%2B-another-floating-regasification-unit-for-egypt%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 1.5 bn<\/a> in compensation to Iraq.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- <\/strong><strong>Bahrain<\/strong><strong>\u2019s <\/strong><strong>Parcel lands in KSA:<\/strong> Bahraini digital logistics platform Parcel has expanded its operations into Riyadh, where it aims to help businesses streamline last-mile operations, reduce overhead costs, and enhance customer satisfaction, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/ae\/news-releases\/parcel-bahrains-leading-digital-logistics-platform-expands-to-riyadh-302382172.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The firm has already received its first 1k orders in Riyadh and has plans to reach 1k orders per day, CEO Ali Dhaif said in a separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/eliadhaif_aeqaepaezaebaes-aesaetaeraeyaeu-aetaecaepaezaeyaehabraepaesaelaetaes-activity-7299370305246883841-7iYa?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACT9L64BQS3XU8pGoZ1U9QlaZo8LzQJ9_fc\" 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>About Parcel:<\/strong> Parcel\u2019s digital platform links businesses to a network of on-demand drivers, eliminating the need for full-time drivers and managing delivery fleets. Businesses using the platform can fulfill instant pickup services by requesting a driver and sending out their orders within 15 minutes, according to the firm\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/tryparcel\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> page. The company has provided its delivery services to over 3k businesses in Bahrain, completing over 1.5 mn deliveries for SMEs and restaurants in the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#6- International investors went all in on Adnoc Gas\u2019 4% stake offering: <\/strong>Over half of the demand for Adnoc Gas' <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/c46ac90e-a81d-44e4-b130-9e6784594811\/adnoc-completes-sale-of-4%2525-stake-in-adnoc-gas-to-investors\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">massive USD 2.8 bn follow-on offering<\/a> came from international investors, with non-GCC accounts securing the majority (75%) of the order book, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifre.com\/story\/5137407\/gcc-sees-biggest-ever-abb-with-adnoc-gas-sale-4f32nwylqm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">IFR<\/a> reports. The offering \u2014 which increased the company\u2019s free float to 9% \u2014 sets the stage for Adnoc Gas\u2019s inclusion in the MSCI and FTSE emerging market indices, offering global investors greater exposure to the company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>The state-owned energy giant enlisted BofA Securities, Citi, EFG Hermes, First Abu Dhabi Bank, HSBC, and International Securities as coordinators and bookrunners to manage the sale.<\/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 <\/strong><strong>went up this morning, <\/strong>buoyed mainly by the healthy margins reported from refineries and projections of tighter supply as a result of US sanctions on Iranian crude, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-prices-gain-second-day-us-sanctions-iran-raise-supply-concerns-2025-02-25\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures went up this morning by USD 0.38 to USD 75.16 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose by USD 0.47 to USD 71.17 a barrel by 04.01 GMT. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2-<\/strong> <strong>Asia\u2019s <\/strong><strong>LNG<\/strong><strong> imports are expected to drop 8.8% y-o-y to 20.7 mn tonnes in February<\/strong>, their lowest level in almost two years, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/asia-lng-imports-set-drop-22-month-low-europe-surge-drives-prices-russell-2025-02-24\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing Kpler data. The projection comes as Asian buyers turn away from higher LNG prices that are mainly driven by heightened European demand as the continent pushes to replenish its stockpiles, as well as warmer winter in North Asia. Meanwhile, Europe\u2019s LNG imports are projected to increase to 11.8 mn tons during the same period, marking its second-highest month since April 2023.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Baltic index <\/strong><strong>sustains growth trend: <\/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\">rose 21<\/a> points to 1,002 on Monday, boosted by gains across all segments. The capesize gained 48 points to 1,039, while the panamax index increased 7 points to 1,177. 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entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/2\/.f68bd0b5-587d-4989-aaf1-0253eae9cdde.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE plans to invest USD 40 bn in Italy with a portion of investments pegged for data <\/strong><strong>centers and supply chains<\/strong>, the two countries said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bid42c2-government-uae-government-italian-republic-issue\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">joint<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bid42c2-government-uae-government-italian-republic-issue\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> picked up by state news agency Wam. The news comes after UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wrapped a visit to Rome to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome and work towards a comprehensive strategic partnership.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The logistics angle: <\/strong>Italian energy firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eni.com\/en-IT\/home.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Eni<\/a> signed three agreements with Emirati companies, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eni.com\/en-IT\/media\/press-release\/2025\/02\/pr-eni-expands-collaboration-with-uae-in-data-center.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The investment values for the agreements were not disclosed, but they cover: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A letter of intent signed with Abu Dhabi\u2019s AI fund <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mgx.ae\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">MGX<\/a> and state AI firm G42 to develop blue-powered data centers \u2014 using energy from Eni\u2019s natural gas power plants, whose CO2 emissions are captured and stored \u2014 with an initial 1 GW capacity in Italy, with the first project taking place over two phases;<\/li>\n<li>An agreement with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/taqatransmission.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Taqa Transmission<\/a> and renewables giant <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/masdar.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Masdar<\/a> to serve as preferred off-taker for the tripartite subsea cable project Italy and the Emirates inked with Albania <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/024f4f41-23ff-49ec-9503-d2a32513d7cd\/uae,-italy,-and-albania-ink-eur-1-bn-subsea-energy-cable-agreement\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li>An agreement with sovereign wealth fund ADQ to develop a critical minerals supply chain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>There\u2019s more: <\/strong>The visit saw the signing of over 40 agreements covering collaboration in AI, space exploration technologies, defense tech, cybersecurity, policing, health, energy and sustainability, and water. Cooperation between the two countries and African nations is also in the cards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Italy has been growing ties with the GCC: <\/strong>The country also signed USD 10 bn in agreements with Saudi Arabia <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/d5d9c391-0fbf-45a4-94a5-2b3ba452bf30\/italy-and-ksa-sign-usd-10-bn-in-agreements\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/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\/adq\/\">ADQ<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/data-centers\/\">DATA CENTERS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/investment-watch\/\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/supply-chains\/\">supply chains<\/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=\"84721 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=\"84721\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/02\/25\/84721\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-84721\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-84721 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\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=\"84722\" 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=\"84722\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Ports<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/02\/25\/ad-ports-launches-al-faya-dry-port\/\">\r\n                            AD Ports launches Al Faya Dry Port                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/02\/25\/ad-ports-launches-al-faya-dry-port\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The facility \u2014 dubbed as Al Faya Dry Port \u2014 will serve as an inland container depot (ICD) connected to Abu Dhabi\u2019s Khalifa Port and function as a transit terminal for trucks. The new facility looks to streamline market access and cut costs for cargo handling operations from Khalifa Port to Dubai and the northern Emirates region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The new facility looks to boost connectivity and operations at Khalifa Port\u2019s recently <\/strong><strong>launched <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/a6ab6ade-d9a1-49bd-97f4-29abd58904b8\/ad-ports-%2B-cma-cgm-launch-new-container-terminal-at-abu-dhabi%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-khalifa-port%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 3.1 bn container terminal<\/a><\/strong> as part of a JV between AD Ports and CMA Terminals, a subsidiary of French logistics giant CMA CGM Group. The French company will be the dry port\u2019s key initial client, with other players operating at Khalifa Port, like Switzerland's MSC and China\u2019s Cosco, set to be serviced later as operations scale up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>The terminal is set to expand the port\u2019s total container capacity by 23% to reach nearly 10 mn TEUs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More details: <\/strong>The truck terminal at the dry port has an initial container capacity of 900 TEUs \u2013 scalable dependent on demand. AD Ports will deploy its Maqta Technologies\u2019 Advanced Trade & Logistics Platform to digitally connect Khalifa Port to the new dry port. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not the first we\u2019ve heard of the dry port:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi Customs greenlit the establishment of a new customs center \u2014 Al Faya Dry Port Customs Center \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/623d995e-497d-4cbb-bfce-d7bc097abe3f\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month,<\/a> which is set to oversee the new center, offering 24-hour service throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AD Ports + CMA CGM have overseas ventures:<\/strong> The pair <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/d542e405-8e69-4d69-b8c8-8a7aed234ac9\/ad-ports-%2B-cma-cgm-to-develop-new-congo-brazzaville-terminal\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">formed a JV to<\/a> develop and operate the New East Mole multipurpose terminal in Pointe Noire, Congo, for which AD Ports Group secured a 30-year extendable concession for the terminal in June 2023. The first phase includes a USD 220 mn investment to construct a 400 m quay wall and a 10-hectare logistics zone. The terminal will handle containers, general, break-bulk and other types of cargo at the Central West African nation\u2019s biggest Atlantic port.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>CMA CGM\u2019s been busy in the region:<\/strong> Saudi Arabia\u2019s Almajdouie Logistics finalized <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/a9589069-03ac-4870-ac07-f84692cbd9e4\/ksa%25e2%2580%2599s-global%253cmark%253e-logistics%253c%2Fmark%253e-forum-wraps-with-more-agreements-signed\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in October<\/a> a joint venture (JV) with France-based CMA CGM\u2019s logistics arm CEVA Logistics to boost logistic services in the Kingdom. The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and CMA CGM <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f3f3bde9-1352-4862-9285-6e0d50adb077\/mawani-breaks-ground-on-jeddah-islamic-port-logistics-area\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">broke ground<\/a> over a year ago on their new SAR 487 mn integrated logistics area in Jeddah Islamic Port.<\/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 OTHER AD PORTS NEWS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Noatum + Erkport launch RoRo liner JV<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>AD Ports subsidiary Noatum Maritime has entered into a JV with Turkish shipping firm Erkport to launch a new RoRo liner \u2014 dubbed United Global RoRo \u2014 that aims to link key ports in the automotive sector, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/2\/2269.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Noatum Maritime will hold a 60% stake in the JV, while Erkport will retain the remaining 40%,<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The plan: <\/strong>The JV aims to establish regional feeder networks as well as boost the accessibility of RoRo liner services across the Arabian Gulf, Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, South Africa, and Asia. The venture is slated to use integrated regional networks to cap transit times and advance cargo delivery efficiency. 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The factory has received the needed international certifications to begin production for export, the release added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Qalaa also inaugurated a new EGP 27 mn production line <\/strong>for glass wool pipe insulation at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.glassrock.com.eg\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Glass Rock Insulation<\/a>, a subsidiary of Qalaa\u2019s ASCOM.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Both facilities stand to boost Egypt\u2019s FX revenues:<\/strong> \u201cWe expect export revenues from insulation products and the new herb drying facility to reach around USD 40 mn,\u201d Qalaa Holdings founder and chairman Ahmed Heikal said, adding that the company\u2019s export revenues reached USD 47.7 mn in the first nine months of 2024.<\/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 OTHER EGYPT NEWS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Haier to invest USD 500 mn in expanding Tenth of Ramadan complex: <\/strong>Chinese appliance manufacturer Haier plans to inject USD 500 mn over the next five years to expand its industrial complex in Tenth of Ramadan to increase its production capacity 5x, Haier Egypt General Manager Ahmed El Gendi told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alborsaanews.com\/2025\/02\/23\/1870820\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Borsa<\/a>. The company plans to export 30% of its increased output, with the remaining 70% allocated to meet domestic demand,<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Exports expansion plans: <\/strong>The company has started exporting to a number of countries \u2014 namely Tunisia and Kenya \u2014 with plans to soon tap the Algerian and Jordanian markets. He also mentioned plans to export to central African and European markets, El Gendi said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Haier laid the foundation stone for the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/7d8f8971-8cc1-4e9f-8886-f1235abe827f\/china%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-haier%253c%2Fmark%253e-lays-foundation-stone-for-second-phase-of-industrial-complex\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 40 mn second phase<\/a> of its eco-industrial complex in Tenth of Ramadan City last September.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s coming: <\/strong>Haier will begin operating the second phase of the complex in 4Q 2026, and preparations for launching the third phase of the complex are already underway after the Industrial Development Authority allocated 45k sqm for the third phase, El Gendi said at the time. The third phase will produce 22k air conditioning units a year with an investment of USD 60 mn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Swedish home appliance maker Electrolux has decided to ramp up its Egypt <\/strong><strong>operations and target exports, <\/strong>scrapping plans to exit the Egyptian market and sell its local operations after a final review, the company said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/2\/2345.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Swedish giant had been exploring a potential exit since <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/ffe08c1f-9611-4fb4-8532-b0a8f8b27ebb\/swedish-appliances-manufacturer%253cmark%253e-electrolux%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-exit-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">July 2023<\/a><\/strong> but cited strong market fundamentals and brand equity \u2014 particularly for Zanussi \u2014 as key reasons for staying. CEO Yannick Fierling said Electrolux sees greater value in scaling up its Egypt operations, tapping into rising consumer demand while using the country as an export hub. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The group currently ships to 20 markets and dominates key segments<\/strong>, with Olympic Electric leading in water heaters, Zanussi in automatic washing machines, and Ideal in single-door fridges, Maissam Hannawi, Managing Director of Electrolux Egypt, said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A 14-year presence: <\/strong>Electrolux has been active in Egypt since 2011 when it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.electroluxgroup.com\/en\/electrolux-acquires-olympic-group-10956\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired Egyptian<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.electroluxgroup.com\/en\/electrolux-acquires-olympic-group-10956\/\" style=\"\" 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class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/2\/.46973110-3e1e-4fc7-b49f-584787ced333.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE\u2019s local agro-commodity supplier Spring Valley is investing AED 184 mn to develop a <\/strong><strong>new distribution hub at Dubai\u2019s Jebel Ali Freezone (Jafza)<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/2\/2267.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Once fully operational, the project is set to process over 65k tonnes of staple food items and garner over AED 440 mn annually. The project\u2019s first phase is slated to be completed within two years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Jafza\u2019s big on F&B: <\/strong>Jafza\u2019s food and beverage (F&B) sector facilitated some AED 23.2 bn in trade in 2023, amounting to 26% of the total value of Dubai\u2019s F&B trade. F&B firms operating within the zone grew by 14% y-o-y to host over 770 businesses, the statement said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> Jafza inked an agreement with Indian food giant Haldiram <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/8fcd8a1f-74d0-4c70-bab8-f64d872b0549\/updates-on-zones,-ports-and-aviation-from-ksa-and-uae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a> to establish one of the largest saffron processing facilities in the GCC. The facility \u2014 which will be managed by saffron processing specialist Kesar Expert & Packer \u2014 is set to begin operations in March 2025. It will initially process 30 metric tonnes of saffron, with plans to scale up to 100 tonnes over five years.<\/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\/distribution-center\/\">distribution center<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/jafza\/\">Jafza<\/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                            <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=\"84729\" 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=\"84729\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Earnings Watch<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/02\/25\/flybdubai-reports-strongest-ever-results-for-fy2024\/\">\r\n                            Flybdubai reports \u201cstrongest-ever\u201d results for FY2024                        <\/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\/25\/flybdubai-reports-strongest-ever-results-for-fy2024\/\" 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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Revenue climbed 15% y-o-y to AED 12.8 bn, driven by strong travel demand and network expansion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Highlights of the year: <\/strong>Flydubai added four Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its fleet, bringing the total to 88 aircraft. The carrier also expanded its connectivity to global destinations, including <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/c5238d9e-37ab-43f7-990f-e7af0dd9b639\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Switzerland<\/a>, Malaysia, Kenya, Nepal, Iran, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, and moved about 46.5k tonnes of cargo. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s next in 2025?<\/strong> The airline aims to add 12 new Boeing 737s in 2025 to continue its fleet expansion and upgrades as well as boost its network development strategies. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Flydubai inked a services agreement with Boeing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4e756585-aac3-4620-a9d4-bfac501b3265\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this month<\/a> to boost its fleet operations. Boeing will make its tailored parts package available to maintain Flydubai\u2019s fleet and will provide quick engine change kits for the airline\u2019s 737 Max aircraft to cut down on costs and reduce schedule disruptions.<\/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\/earnings-watch\/\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/flydubai\/\">Flydubai<\/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=\"84731 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=\"84731\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/02\/25\/84731\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-84731\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-84731 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ak-ships.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/87.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\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=\"84732\" 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=\"84732\">\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\">Also on Our Radar<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/02\/25\/updates-on-roads-aviation-and-storage-from-qatar-jordan-and-ksa\/\">\r\n                            Updates on roads, aviation, and storage from Qatar, Jordan, and KSA                        <\/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\/25\/updates-on-roads-aviation-and-storage-from-qatar-jordan-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 agreement will see AIG \u2014 which is majority-owned by Groupe A\u00e9roports de Paris (Groupe ADP) \u2014 implement several developments to the airport, including upgrading the southern runway and integrating electronic security gates. The move comes after the Jordanian government\u2019s decision to extend AIG\u2019s build-operate-transfer concession of the airport until 2039. <\/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\">ROADS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Qatar\u2019s <\/strong><strong>Public Works Authority (<\/strong><strong>Ashgal<\/strong><strong>) has broken ground on a road and infrastructure <\/strong><strong>development project in Birkat Al Awamer<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ashghal.gov.qa\/en\/MediaHub\/News\/Pages\/Commencement-of-the-Roads-and-Infrastructure-Development-Project-in-Birkat-Al-Awamer.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The project \u2014 which will serve Qatari Economic Zones Company Manateq\u2019s logistics zone in the area \u2014 involves building a 24 km road network, a 5km drainage network, and a 27k cubic meter rainwater storage lagoon. 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The warning strikes came as part of Germany\u2019s Verdi trade union push for better benefits for airport workers as it seeks to secure an 8% or EUR 350 hike in pay per month for public sector workers, increased bonuses, and three additional days off. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Panic at the airports: <\/strong>Strikes at Cologne-Bonn Airport \u2014 which started on Sunday until yesterday evening \u2014 saw 106 out of 168 scheduled flights canceled during the period, with expectations for further delays down the line, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cologne-bonn-airport.com\/en\/company\/newsroom\/press-releases\/detail\/numerous-flight-cancellations-due-to-announced-warning-strikes.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. As for D\u00fcsseldorf Airport, 334 flights were canceled during the strike period, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dus.com\/de-de\/konzern\/presse\/medieninformationen\/update-warnstreik-februar\" 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>Another strike is coming: <\/strong>Verdi announced it is planning another 48-hour strike at Munich Airport, which is set to begin at midnight on Wednesday, DW reports.<\/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\" 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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;\">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>, 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 Exhibition and Conference<\/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>, 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 style=\"padding:0;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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