{"id":85983,"date":"2025-04-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=85983"},"modified":"2025-12-15T16:38:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:38:08","slug":"sohar-freezone-inks-land-agreement-for-usd-565-mn-solar-cell-production-facility","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/sohar-freezone-inks-land-agreement-for-usd-565-mn-solar-cell-production-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"Sohar Freezone inks land agreement for USD 565 mn solar cell production facility"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"85985\" 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=\"85985\">\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\/04\/30\/today-omans-sohar-to-get-solar-plant-du-advances-uae-data-center-project\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: Oman\u2019s Sohar to get solar plant + Du advances UAE data center project                        <\/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\/04\/30\/today-omans-sohar-to-get-solar-plant-du-advances-uae-data-center-project\/\" 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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But first, the latest de-escalatory tariff move from the US\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- <\/strong><strong>Trump<\/strong> <strong>softens auto tariffs:<\/strong> US President Donald Trump announced a set of measures easing the tariff burden on the automotive industry. The measures would keep a 25% levy on imported auto parts but are set to exempt the industry from other non-sector tariffs, such as the 25% levies imposed on aluminum and steel, as well as a similar levy imposed on goods imported from Canada and Mexico. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>There\u2019s more: <\/strong>The measures include a duty-free quota of about USD 1.9k for each USD 50k vehicle the automakers build in the US. The industry is also set to be compensated for tariffs already paid, up to an amount equal to 3.75% of the value of a US-made car for one year. The second year would see the reimbursement fall to 2.5% of the car\u2019s value before it\u2019s phased out altogether.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This story grabbed a lot of ink in int\u2019l press:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/trump-tariffs-automakers-factories-relief-25a400c98e02c01c8c54502384e267e1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/americas\/whats-trumps-move-ease-us-automotive-tariffs-2025-04-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-04-29\/trump-considers-softening-pain-of-auto-industry-tariffs\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/3177101b-a6dc-4c7d-96ca-15b11356e8d8\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/trump-considers-auto-tariffs-pause\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS News<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/business\/autos\/trump-tariffs-autos-exceptions-fc634efd\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WSJ<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c70zy5w983go\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/04\/28\/trump-to-reduce-impact-of-auto-tariffs-officials-say-.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/04\/29\/us\/politics\/trump-auto-tariffs-executive-order.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a> <\/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- <\/strong><strong>Burkina <\/strong><strong>Faso, Mali, and Niger endorsed <\/strong><strong>Morocco\u2019s <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/9bda6732-0cd5-4ee0-be34-9cc79c1953dc\/morocco%25e2%2580%2599s-atlantic-ocean-access-initiative-gains-traction\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlantic Ocean access initiative<\/a><\/strong> <strong> seeking to give the landlocked Sahel nations access to Atlantic ports, <\/strong>Morocco\u2019s public news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mapnews.ma\/en\/activites-royales\/hm-king-receives-foreign-ministers-three-countries-sahel-states-alliance\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">MAP<\/a> reported. The initiative \u2014 announced in 2023 \u2014 aims to provide landlocked Sahel nations with access to Morocco\u2019s ports passing through Morocco\u2019s rail infrastructure. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Geopolitical context: <\/strong>The endorsement is a timely reaffirmation of commitment to the initiative after the three nations <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/africa\/niger-mali-burkina-faso-quit-ecowas-testing-regional-unity-2024-01-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">exited<\/a> the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) last in the wake of the regional intergovernmental organization's move to put trade restrictions on the group in response to military takeovers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Lining up infrastructure for the initiative: <\/strong>Morocco\u2019s Dakhla Port \u2014 set to kick off operations in 2030 \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/74ed48f2-1c4b-4613-89d4-2e05ef5c048f\/today:-qatar-airways-eyes-a-20%2525-stake-in-virgin-australia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">aims to serve as a gateway<\/a> to the Atlantic for African Sahel countries. The port has 800k hectares of land allocated to sustainable energy projects, intending to capitalize on exports to Europe. Officials from Morocco, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger met to discuss <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/74ed48f2-1c4b-4613-89d4-2e05ef5c048f\/today:-qatar-airways-eyes-a-20%2525-stake-in-virgin-australia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the initiative for countries in the Sahel region in 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a>ALSO- The US is interested in backing the Moroccan-led <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/223e1268-c930-4aff-a1be-4581594bb857\/morocco-eyes-lng-terminal-and-other-lng-trade-infrastructure\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">African-Atlantic Gas Pipeline<\/a><\/strong><strong> project<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong>Nigerian news outlet <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/voiceofnaija.ng\/2025\/04\/27\/us-eyes-investment-in-nigeria-morocco-gas-pipeline-wale-edun\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Voice of Naija<\/a> reported, citing a statement by Nigerian Finance Minister Wale Edun. \u201cKey areas of interest include U.S. interest in investments in Nigeria\u2019s natural gas sector particularly the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline given the country\u2019s vast gas reserves,\u201d Voice of Naija reports, quoting Edun. Formerly known as the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project, the African-Atlantic Gas Pipeline \u2014 reported to be <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/223e1268-c930-4aff-a1be-4581594bb857\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">5.6k km in length<\/a> \u2014 will transport up to 30 bn cbm annually, with an investment ticket of around USD 25 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Morocco announced <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4bd47d68-fe79-4fdd-8de7-365b31957b2f\/%253cmark%253emorocco%253c%2Fmark%253e-seeks-energy-hub-status-with-lng-terminal-and-gas-pipeline\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a> that a call for expressions of Interest (EOI) for the pipeline will be rolled out soon as part of an infrastructure push aiming at turning the Kingdom into a regional energy hub. The African-Atlantic pipeline\u2019s first phase \u2014 connecting Senegal, Mauritania, and Morocco \u2014 is also advancing, with feasibility and design studies concluded and environmental and social impact assessments currently underway.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>#2- <\/strong><strong>Boeing<\/strong> <strong>delays<\/strong><strong> hold up flydubai expansions:<\/strong> Boeing\u2019s delivery delays to UAE budget-carrier flydubai are hindering the carrier\u2019s expansion into long-haul routes, flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghait told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agbi.com\/aviation\/2025\/04\/boeing-delays-are-hampering-flydubai-expansion-says-ceo\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AGBI<\/a>. The delays are part of a USD 11 bn agreement that includes the airline\u2019s first wide-body aircraft, with first deliveries \u2014 previously slated for 2026 \u2014 now being expected in August 2027.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI: <\/strong>flydubai inked a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4e756585-aac3-4620-a9d4-bfac501b3265\/mro-middle-east-sees-the-signing-of-several-aviation-agreements\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">services agreement with Boeing<\/a> in February to boost its fleet operations. Boeing was set to make its tailored parts package available to maintain flydubai\u2019s fleet, as well as provide quick engine change (QEC) kits for the airline\u2019s 737 Max fleet to cut down on costs and reduce schedule impacts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- We have another sanctions round on Iran:<\/strong> The US has imposed sanctions on three vessels and their owners that have reportedly delivered refined petroleum products to the Houthis-controlled port of Ras Isa in Yemen, according to a US Treasury Department <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/home.treasury.gov\/news\/press-releases\/sb0113\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The sanctions cover the San Marino-flagged vessel Tulip BZ and two Panama-flagged vessels \u2014 Maisan and White Whale. The sanctions \u2014 the latest in a string of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/0b96090a-415b-420c-bdb9-d2f44173aafb\/today:-uae-energy-majors-advance-investments-in-us-%2B-morocco%25e2%2580%2599s-shipyard-tender\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sanction rounds<\/a> against Iran\u2019s oil trade operation \u2014 come amid US-Iran talks exploring a possible agreement on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/c6b34c88-4d97-42d7-910e-a6542c52fd5b\/today:-morocco-advances-gas-plans-%2B-uae-is-getting-hyperscale-data-center\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Iran\u2019s nuclear program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MARKET WATCH- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Oil prices dropped again this <\/strong><strong>morning amid continued concerns over the global <\/strong><strong>growth outlook<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/oil-prices-fall-trade-war-concerns-dampen-demand-outlook-2025-04-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures decreased by USD 0.72 to USD 63.53 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) went down by USD 0.70 to reach USD 59.71 a barrel by 04.04 GMT. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, Adnoc is slated to swap its India-bound liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with discounted<\/strong><strong> US cargoes as of June<\/strong>, industry sources told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/uaes-adnoc-supply-us-lpg-india-following-china-us-tariffs-sources-say-2025-04-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. The move will enable Adnoc to ship more of its own LPG to China as purchasers become willing to pay high premiums to replace their previous US supply. Adnoc will supply some US LPG cargoes through its trading units to India under annual contracts from June to July, although one source noted it would be \u201cdifficult to replace the entire volumes.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> Indian refiners <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/sino-us-trade-war-redrawing-global-lpg-trading-outlook-2025-04-21\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">requested that<\/a> their Middle East suppliers make this swap last week, asking for the US LPG to be delivered at discounts to the Middle East benchmark Saudi Contract Price. India \u2014 the wosecond-largestargest importer after China \u2014 sources over 80% of its LPG imports from the Middle East under annual contracts, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Adnoc\u2019s been quick to absorb Chinese buyers:<\/strong> China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) inked a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f00666f8-edd2-4cc0-b13a-521e57d93063\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">five-year supply contract agreement<\/a> with Adnoc for LNG imports last week, marking the third supply contract Adnoc signed with Chinese buyers over that weekend alone. The firm also inked contracts with China\u2019s ENN LNG and Zhenhua Oil.<\/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 takes a dip:<\/strong> The Baltic Exchange\u2019s dry bulk sea freight index \u2014 which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tradingeconomics.com\/commodity\/baltic\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">fell 0.4%<\/a> to 1,398 points on Tuesday. The capeseize shed two points to 1,978 points, while the panamax index fell six points to 1,389 points. The smaller supramax index eased eight points to 967. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINT- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Bahrain\u2019s<\/strong><strong> Khalifa bin Salman Port handled a total of 99.4k TEUs and 186k tons of general cargo in 1Q 2025<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mubasher.info\/news\/4438881\/%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%81%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D9%86-%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%84-99-3-%D8%A3%D9%84%D9%81-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%86%D9%85%D8%B7%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84\/?currentUserCountryCode=EG\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mubasher<\/a> reports, citing data from Bahrain Ports and Maritime Affairs. 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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\/4\/.ff8593f0-cf93-4568-b947-5fef7fb334bd.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Oman's Sohar Port and Freehavee has inked a land lease agreement with China-based JA <\/strong><strong>Solar to establish a USD 565 mn solar production facility<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/soharportandfreezone.om\/en\/media\/news-events\/5591\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The project \u2014 planned in the Freezone\u2019s second phase \u2014 is slated to begin operations by 1Q 2026, with an annual production capacity of 6 GW of solar cells and 3 GW of solar modules.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What they said<\/strong>: \"Our facility marks a significant advancement in the solar PV supply chain, integrating all key components from polysilicon to modules. The strategic location within SOHAR Freezone offers essential logistics and positions us in a rapidly growing renewable energy hub,\u201d JA Solar General Manager Fan Jingchao said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More solar for Sohar: <\/strong>The Omani freezone is also getting another major solar production facility, with an under-development USD 1.6 bn polysilicon plant by United Solar Group. The plant \u2014 planned to have an annual capacity of 100k tons \u2014 is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/c60cbb01-f70e-4635-bc43-bcbe8ff24b60\/ifc-gives-oman%25e2%2580%2599s-sustainability-a-push\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">backed<\/a> by the International Finance Corporation and the Riyadh-based international investment platform Ewpartners.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not JA Solar\u2019s first in the region:<\/strong> The Chinese manufacturer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/82d77dde-d354-48fa-ba5d-d178f72d7d18\/egypt-and-uae-ink-a-raft-of-renewable-investment-agreements%5C\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">partnered<\/a> with UAE\u2019s Global South Utilities last year to establish two factories in Egypt to produce solar cells and panels. 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The long-term agreement will last for 25 years with two optional renewal periods of 10 years. The plot extends for 18.6k sqm in the Dubai Design District. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Du recently announced plans to build an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/9bfa2785-a44c-4114-b52d-90ddd9604bd9\/%253cmark%253edu%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-build-aed-2-bn-hyperscale-data-center-for-microsoft-as-main-tenant\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 2 bn hyperscale data center<\/a> in the UAE for Microsoft, which will be its main tenant. The center\u2019s capacity is planned to be delivered in phases. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Current stocktake:<\/strong> The telecoms firm currently operates five data centers across the country, whose data center market capacity boasts an estimated capacity of about 500 MW, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mordorintelligence.com\/industry-reports\/united-arab-emirates-data-center-market\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mordor Intelligence data<\/a>. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/data-centers\/\">DATA CENTERS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/projects\/\">PROJECTS<\/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=\"85993\" 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=\"85993\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Macro Picture<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/04\/30\/the-state-of-green-trucking-today-and-its-prospects\/\">\r\n                            The state of green trucking today and its prospects                        <\/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\/04\/30\/the-state-of-green-trucking-today-and-its-prospects\/\" 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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Global electric truck sales saw a 35% y-o-y increase in 2023, reaching around 54k units, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/global-ev-outlook-2024\/trends-in-heavy-electric-vehicles\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> by IEA.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The West is falling behind:<\/strong> A streak of US and EU-based hydrogen and electric trucking startups <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ec4a489b-77d1-485e-94ae-6dfe94e234ef\/green-trucking-sector-loses-traction-worldwide,-surges-in-china\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">have permanently plugged<\/a> out in the past six months, with modest demand, steep hydrogen and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/5a9d6400-7554-493c-a2e9-f7688a6412b6\/electric-battery-trucks-not-ready-to-compete-with-traditional-diesel\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">battery costs<\/a>, and lackluster infrastructure as the likely culprits. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, China\u2019s in the driver\u2019s seat:<\/strong> China's zero-emissions truck market saw unprecedented growth in 2024, with nearly 80k units sold, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/newsletters\/2025-02-18\/china-electric-truck-and-bus-demand-is-booming\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported earlier this year. The total \u2014 composed of heavy-duty battery-electric trucks and almost 4k hydrogen fuel cell units \u2014 more than doubled the deliveries from 2023 and represented over a 25-fold increase compared to output in 2021. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why is this the case?<\/strong> China's unrivaled growth in all types of electric commercial vehicles is fueled by government policy supporting its supply chains, resulting in EV batteries that cost just USD 90 per kWh, dramatically cheaper than the average of USD 190 per kWh incurred elsewhere in the world, a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/newsletters\/2025-02-18\/china-electric-truck-and-bus-demand-is-booming\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BloombergNEF survey<\/a> found. This cost advantage is a key factor in China's rapid expansion in this sector, with lower-cost batteries raising the sector\u2019s ability to compete economically with diesel-run trucks. The rising number of trucks using swappable batteries is also helping to maintain lower operating costs and slash the time needed for re-charging.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BYD plays a central role<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>China\u2019s leading EV maker BYD is building an independent position by securing a long-term supply of lithium\u2014a crucial battery material\u2014through ownership stakes in mines across six countries on three continents, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/b8bde0b5-7484-45bf-a1e0-475a3ac91bd6\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> reported last year. The company owns a subsidiary responsible for establishing EV production facilities, designing its EV software, as well as producing its own computer chips \u2014 allowing for tailored innovation and freedom from external chip manufacturers. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">UAE AND KSA ARE LEADING THE REGION- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE and KSA ports emerge as e-trucking hotspot<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Saudi Arabia\u2019s King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/dcf3996a-9989-4206-b0e5-45dd4ef420fd\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">obtained 80 electric trucks<\/a> from Chinese heavy equipment maker <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sanyglobal.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sany<\/a> late last year as part of some SAR 7 bn investment made by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiglobalports.com.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Global Ports (SGP)<\/a>. DP World also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f1308946-6f43-4bc1-98fb-0ab6ceba3418\/dp-world-%2B-einride-launch-the-region%25e2%2580%2599s-largest-electric-freight-fleet\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inked an agreement<\/a> to deploy 100 electric trucks at Jebel Ali Port, with deployment expected at the time to begin by late 2024, aiming to support 1.6k container movements per day. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE\u2019s been ramping up production ventures\u2026: <\/strong>Singapore-based EV maker <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singautotech.com\/?page_id=17\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SingAuto<\/a> received <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/227bc8ba-f3da-43bb-9169-12705281d15b\/singauto-to-build-its-first-int%25e2%2580%2599l-ev-truck-manufacturing-hub-in-the-uae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">preliminary approval<\/a> last year to establish an EV manufacturing hub in Abu Dhabi to produce electric refrigeration trucks in a project backed by an investment of USD 45 mn from an undisclosed UAE investor. Another EV assembly plant with 5k production capacity \u2014 including 3k electric trucks \u2014 was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/industry\/admiral-plans-e-truck-and-e-car-assembling-in-uae-gt8nn1nw\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">announced in 2022<\/a> in a joint venture between US\u2019 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.admiral-mobility.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Admiral<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.admiral-mobility.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.admiral-mobility.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mobility<\/a>, UAE-based car rental company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avis.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Avis<\/a>, and China\u2019s Geely Fairzon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u2026 and long-haul EV infrastructure: <\/strong>The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/cf7015c2-3fc2-4e3a-a205-e4001264e42b\/the-uae-is-getting-the-region%25e2%2580%2599s-largest-fleet-of-electric-and-self-driving-trucks,-courtesy-of-einride\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">inked an MoU in 2023<\/a> with Swedish electric and self-driving trucking startup <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.einride.tech\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Einride<\/a> to deploy a 550 km freight mobility grid\u2014dubbed Falcon Rise. The agreement was said to be aiming for a fast-tracked deployment of 2k EVs, 200 self-driving vehicles, and eight charging stations across the grid connecting Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah\u2014the first project of its kind in the region, Einride said at the time. The company signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itc.gov.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Integrated Transport Center<\/a> (ITC) last year to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ce33a153-1efc-4d61-a70a-2f7e3d1899eb\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">establish a network<\/a> deploying 1k all-electric heavy-duty trucks and 100 self-driving vehicles.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/china\/\">China<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/green-mobility\/\">green mobility<\/a>\n                <!-- <span 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status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-also-on-our-radar tag-algeria tag-also-on-our-radar tag-aviation tag-cargo tag-china tag-egypt tag-emirates-airlines tag-regulation tag-regulation-watch tag-saudia tag-shipping-maritime tag-storage-warehouses tag-uae wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/4\/.a0888c5f-4e9f-41fe-81e1-6ffb1682a386.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">STORAGE + WAREHOUSES- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Logitech <\/strong><strong>lands at Maersk\u2019s Jafza facility:<\/strong> Swiss electronics manufacturer Logitech has launched a new distribution center at a Maersk warehousing and distribution facility in Dubai\u2019s Jebel Ali Freetrade Zone (Jafza), according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/maersk-group_logistics-wnd-dubai-activity-7321128363060805633-92n_\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Logitech hopes the project will help it reduce its shipping time by 30 days and expand market access for its full product portfolio \u2014 from gaming accessories to video conferencing solutions \u2014 while optimizing its supply chain operations across Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">REGULATION WATCH- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- NAT non-operating assets could be up for grabs:<\/strong> Egypt\u2019s House of Representatives gave final approval to amendments to the law regulating the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) that remove the \u201cpublic utility\u201d designation from the authority\u2019s non-operating assets. The change will allow NAT \u2014 or any of its affiliated companies \u2014 to exploit these assets for investment purposes, including through potential partnerships or sales to private-sector players, as part of a broader effort to boost the authority\u2019s revenue streams. The amendment only applies to assets not currently in operational use.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Egypt\u2019s cabinet also greenlit the formation of a committee to implement a risk<\/strong> <strong>management system for customs clearance<\/strong>, an initiative that seeks to streamline imports, according to a cabinet <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/18pCS1ZqrS\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. This committee will develop the framework for implementing the system, monitor its execution, and propose legislative changes. The system will be tied to the Egyptian customs platform <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nafeza.gov.eg\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Nafeza<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CARGO- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saudia Cargo + Henan ink cargo partnership: <\/strong>Saudia Cargo and China\u2019s Henan Aviation Group inked an MoU to ramp up services between Riyadh and Zhengzhou via the Air Silk Road, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/saudiacargo_saudia-cargo-henan-aviation-group-mou-activity-7322683860884865027-2uMR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACT9L64BQS3XU8pGoZ1U9QlaZo8LzQJ9_fc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The agreement will \u201cadvance cooperation in flight simulation systems, aviation training [and] aircraft leasing,\u201d Chairman Zhang Mingchao <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/caasint.com\/saudia-cargo-and-china-henan-aviation-sign-mou\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>. Under the MoU, the new routes are also set to support cross-border e-commerce and digital shipping operations. No further details regarding the number of new routes or timelines were disclosed.<\/p>\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>Emirates <\/strong><strong>bolsters cooperation with the Philippines<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Dubai-based Emirates Airlines and Philippine Airlines agreed to expand their cargo interline cooperation on the sidelines of Dubai\u2019s Arabian Travel Market, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/media-centre\/emirates-and-philippine-airlines-to-explore-enhanced-partnership-across-passenger-and-cargo-operations\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The new partnership includes the exchange of expertise in ground handling, maintenance, and technical training. The pair also agreed to explore the potential for a reciprocal code-sharing agreement on flights operating between Dubai and the Philippines. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">SHIPPING + MARITIME- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Ch<\/strong><strong>ina <\/strong><strong>to sup<\/strong><strong>ply Algeria with new vessels for <\/strong><strong>national shipping fleet<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> China Petroleum Technology and Development Corporation (CPTDC) has been awarded a contract to supply Madar Maritime Company \u2014 a subsidiary of Algeria\u2019s state-owned Madar Holding \u2014 with two vessels, Algerian newspaper <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.echoroukonline.com\/%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%B5%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%81%D9%88%D8%B2-%D8%A8%D8%B5%D9%81%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Echorouk El Yawmi<\/a> reports. This came after the Algerian Public Assembly issued a notice of provisional award earlier this month for an acquisition of two new or old solid material carrier ships. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/algeria\/\">Algeria<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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Cosco\u2019s Volga Vessel will be the first ship embarking on the voyage with about 400 containers of auto parts, refrigerators, home appliances, and other goods. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The rationale: <\/strong>The direct link is set to cut the cost of China-South America voyages by 20%, with each trip expected to take about 30 days. The route will also see Chancay port \u2014 which has recently undergone a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/aed87f4c-c1d6-4fe5-9718-27ae894c8381\/fire-erupts-at-russian-lng-terminal-%2B-peru%25e2%2580%2599s-chinese-owned-mega-port-starts-operations-later-this-year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 3.5 bn upgrade<\/a> \u2014 act as a linking point for Chinese ships heading to other South American ports, such as Mexico's Manzanillo Port and Chile's San Antonio Port,<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/around-the-world\/\">AROUND THE WORLD<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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style=\"padding:0;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>6-7 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalmarketsummit.ae\/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAA9g65becOTNXQVJ_I_rQPc1kl2DzC&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6rG02b_rjAMVmoCDBx1DXQNsEAAYASAAEgJaQvD_BwE\" style=\"\">Capital Market Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-14 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/efmf.me\/\" style=\"\">Egypt Facility Management Forum<\/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>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>15-18 May (Thursday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/conference.glafamily.com\" style=\"\">Global Logistics Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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>, 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>, 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>28-30 (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/logistiqua2025.sciencesconf.org\/?lang=en\" style=\"\">International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Casablanca, Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;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>4-10 September (Thursday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2025.iatf.africa\/newfront\" style=\"\">Intra-African Trade Fair<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Algiers, Algeria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-10 September (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/comexglobalex?lang=en\" style=\"\">Comex Global Technology Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Muscat, Oman. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;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>30 September - 2 October (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grtiec.com\/\" style=\"\">Global Rail Transport Infrastructure 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 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 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