{"id":86850,"date":"2025-06-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=86850"},"modified":"2025-12-15T16:52:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:52:42","slug":"agility-global-secures-usd-500-mn-credit-facility-to-support-operations-growth-plans","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/agility-global-secures-usd-500-mn-credit-facility-to-support-operations-growth-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Agility Global secures USD 500 mn credit facility to support operations, growth plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"86852\" 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=\"86852\">\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\/06\/11\/today-agility-secures-new-loan-dubais-largest-privately-owned-logistics-park\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: Agility secures new loan + Dubai\u2019s largest privately owned logistics park                        <\/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\/06\/11\/today-agility-secures-new-loan-dubais-largest-privately-owned-logistics-park\/\" 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, some possibly good news for global trade and businesses\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- US, China negotiators reach agreement: <\/strong>The US and China negotiators reached a preliminary agreement to get their Geneva trade war truce back on track, following 20 hours of tense negotiations over the last two days in London. Although few details of the agreement have emerged, it is understood that the two world\u2019s two largest economies agreed to solve their differences over Chinese rare earth export restrictions and US tech export controls. The agreement now awaits the sign-off from Xi and Trump.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>The two nations <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/117d49ce-4d72-4f26-8c29-265ee06b1bba\/china-denies-violating-trade-pact,-points-finger-right-back-at-us\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">pointed fingers at each other<\/a> earlier this month for rollbacks on the Geneve trade truce that they agreed on in May, with the US claiming China has been restricting critical minerals and China crying foul over new US\u2019 controls on microchips exports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A return to the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/68cb8ea3-4d24-46cb-a558-bd76f12cc657\/today:-flynas-ipo-launches-%2B-dp-world-to-invest-usd-760-mn-in-dominican-republic\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Geneva truce<\/a><\/strong><strong> also<\/strong><strong> means the world\u2019s largest economies have until August to figure out a trade pact, <\/strong>while keeping in place the agreed reduced tariffs schemes that see the US impose a 30% duty \u2014 instead of 145% \u2014 on Chinese goods, and China keeping its tariffs on US-sourced products at 10%, instead of 125%. <\/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 the int\u2019l press: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/china\/us-china-trade-talks-resume-second-day-2025-06-10\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-06-10\/us-china-officials-say-consensus-reached-on-geneva-framework?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/f5a904c2-1ba7-47b4-a506-b9db7e899704\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/economy\/trade\/u-s-and-china-agree-to-get-geneva-pact-back-on-track-695eb5f5?mod=hp_lead_pos2\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/06\/10\/business\/us-china-trade-talks-london-agreement-intl-hnk\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/06\/11\/us-china-agree-on-framework-to-implement-geneva-trade-consensus-.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c4gkmy26e2po\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/jun\/11\/us-china-trade-talks-framework-deal-amid-dispute-over-rare-earths\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Guardian<\/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>Jazeera <\/strong><strong>Airways eyes ventures for global expansion:<\/strong> Kuwait\u2019s Jazeera Airways is mulling plans to acquire narrow-body jets \u2014 filling the void left by the recent departure of 14 European carriers from Kuwait International Airport, CEO Barathan Pasupathi told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/aviation\/2025\/06\/10\/jazeera-airways-in-the-market-for-more-narrow-body-jets-to-capture-european-traffic\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The National<\/a>. The carrier is also looking to partner with Kuwait Airways, which Pasupathi described as a \u201ctremendous\u201d avenue for expanding its point-to-point network. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>All eyes on fleet:<\/strong> The Kuwaiti airline is considering the A321 LR, A321 XLR, and Embraer's E2 jets for point-to-point routes with lower-density traffic. The carrier is in the midst of talks with lessors as part of efforts to push for European growth, having already launched a twice-weekly service to Budapest last week. The carrier\u2019s lengthy order <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f3c8c80f-29e7-4c83-a907-f9ca40511513\/%253cmark%253ejazeera-%253c%2Fmark%253eairways-to-acquire-six-aircraft-for-usd-181-mn\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">book will already see it receive 26 aircraft<\/a> \u201418 A320neos and 8 A321neos \u2014 between 2026 and 2030.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>That\u2019s not all:<\/strong> Jazeera Airways is also set to expand Terminal 5 \u2014 its terminal in Kuwait International Airport \u2014 with plans to boost its capacity to 7.5 mn passengers, up from the current 5 mn passengers, in a bid to meet projected growth over the next two to three years. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Iraqi <\/strong><strong>Airways completed its first trial landing at Iraq\u2019s Mosul International Airport<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.motrans.gov.iq\/?article=3065\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released last week. The airport, which was set to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/d337a80b-15ad-4e7b-aab6-c3387b38e259\/updates-in-trucking,-customs-and-maritime-shipping-from-jordan-and-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reopen on 10 June<\/a>, is pending final preparations to ensure operational readiness. Located in Nineveh Governorate near the Development Road Project, the airport will boast a 3k-meter runway and accommodate 35k sqm of air cargo with a corresponding station.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER-<\/strong> Iraq started reconstructing the airport <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/IraqiPMO\/status\/1557242795030618114\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">back in 2022<\/a> \u2014 previously slated for completion by 2024 \u2014 after the airport was damaged in 2017. <\/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\">DISRUPTION WATCH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a><\/strong><strong>I<\/strong><strong>srael <\/strong><strong>bombs Yemeni port, threatens blockade:<\/strong> Israeli navy missile ships launched two strikes targeting the docks of Yemen\u2019s Hodeidah port, alleging it is being used by the Houthis to transfer weapons and attack Israeli territory, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/IDF\/status\/1932317740112417188\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Israel threatened the Iran-backed group with a naval and air blockade if attacks continue \u2014 after it pushed for an evacuation of the Houthi-controlled ports of Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif earlier this week, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/israel-strikes-yemens-port-city-hodeidah-houthi-run-al-masirah-tv-reports-2025-06-10\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing Houthi-run Al Masirah TV.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not a first:<\/strong> Israel <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/93668ca3-61e9-49e3-943e-6da8d18038ee\/today:-dnata%25e2%2580%2599s-airside-fleet-push-%2B-alj-backed-rivian%25e2%2580%2599s-new-supplier-park\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">launched airstrikes<\/a> on Yemen in May in retaliation against a Houthi missile attack on Tel Aviv\u2019s Ben-Gurion Airport. Israel struck Yemen\u2019s main seaport in Hodeidah, followed by another airstrike on the country\u2019s main international airport in Sana\u2019a. <\/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 went down this morning despite hopes of softened US-China trade <\/strong><strong>tensions as the market mulls the impact of a possible deal,<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-prices-down-markets-assess-us-china-trade-talks-outcome-2025-06-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures dipped by USD 0.19 to reach USD 66.68 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) decreased by USD 0.16 to USD 64.82 a barrel by 03.18 GMT.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Opec\u2019<\/strong><strong>s oil output rose by a modest 150k bpd in May to reach 26.75 mn bpd, but the <\/strong><strong>increase was far below quota levels<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/opec-oil-output-may-rises-less-than-planned-reuters-survey-finds-2025-06-09\/#:~:text=The%20Organization%20of%20the%20Petroleum,Arabia%20making%20the%20largest%20increase.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> survey. Saudi Arabia led with a 130k bpd hike but remained 100k bbl\/d below its target, while Iraq and the UAE underproduced to compensate for earlier overproduction. Although five members were expected to raise output by 310k bbl\/d, required <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/907a82f8-d74a-46f8-9ade-59a608d8e37a\/today:-oman,-netherlands-green-hydrogen-collab-%2B-dubai-south-aerospace-supply-chain-zone\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">compensation cuts<\/a> by Iraq, Kuwait, and the UAE brought the net increase to only 180k bbl\/d. The UAE\u2019s shortfall reflected its relatively low cut obligations, though the International Energy Agency reported higher production than official figures, Reuters added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Despite the upward revision in quotas, actual production increases have yet to materialize<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-06-09\/opec-quota-hikes-yet-to-deliver-oil-surge-morgan-stanley-says\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported citing a note by Morgan Stanley. The bank pointed to the roughly 1 mn bpd increase in quotas between March and June and said \u201can actual increase in production is hard to detect, noting that KSA in particular does not appear to have ramped up production significantly,\u201d Bloomberg added, citing analyst Martijn Rats. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Morgan Stanley still expects core Opec+ supply to grow by around 420k bbl\/d between June and September<\/strong>, with half the increase likely from Saudi Arabia. Non-Opec+ producers are also on track to add 1.1 mn bbl\/d this year \u2014 outpacing demand growth estimated at 800k bbl\/d and causing the bank to keep its surplus outlook. The result will be a softer oil market outlook after the summer period, Bloomberg added, citing the bank\u2019s analysts. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Baltic index snaps winning streak:<\/strong> The Baltic Exchange\u2019s dry bulk sea freight index \u2014 which tracks rates for the capesize, panamax, and supramax vessel segments \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tradingeconomics.com\/commodity\/baltic\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">fell 0.6%<\/a> to 1,680 points on Tuesday. The capesize index was down up 1.8% to f 2,956 points, while the panamax index inched up 2.9% to 1,300 points. The supramax index eased seven points to settle at 919. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINTS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Saudi Ports Authority\u2019s (Mawani) container volume rose 13% y-o-y in May 2025 to <\/strong><strong>720.<\/strong><strong>7k<\/strong><strong> TEUs<\/strong>, up from 639.7k in May 2024, with transshipments rising 12.9% y-o-y to 149.1k TEUs, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mawani.gov.sa\/article?news=70625\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> last Saturday. Imports outpaced exports, growing 15.8% y-o-y to 292.2k TEUs, while the latter grew 9.4% y-o-y to 279.3k TEUs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Total cargo mass rose 1.4% y-o-y to 21.3 mn tons<\/strong>, comprising 935.9k tons of general cargo, 5.1 mn tons of solid bulk, and 15.3 mn tons of liquid bulk. The ports also received some 1.6 mn heads of cattle, up 61.2% y-o-y.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Maritime traffic was up 9.4% y-o-y to 1.1k ships<\/strong>, with the number of passengers rising 68.2% y-o-y to 95.2k, while the number of vehicles rose 13.1% to 84.4k.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Iraq <\/strong><strong>exported 2.8 mn tons of petroleum products in 1Q 2025<\/strong>, with fuel oil soaking up most of the exports, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shafaq.com\/en\/Economy\/Iraq-ships-2-7M-tons-of-oil-derivatives-in-Q1-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Shafaq News<\/a> reports, citing the country\u2019s federal marketing company SOMO. Fuel oil exports fell by 39.8% q-o-q \u2014 based on our calculation \u2014 to 2.5 mn tons in 1Q 2025, while naphtha exports reached 242k tons and jet fuel recorded 13k tons of exports during the same time period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Global <\/strong><strong>air cargo tonnage <\/strong><strong>inched up<\/strong><strong> by 4% m-o-m in May 2025 following a 7% drop in April<\/strong>, according to recent <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldacd.com\/trend-reports\/weekly\/worldacd-weekly-air-cargo-trends-2025-week-22\/#:~:text=Tonnage%20drop%20in%20week%2022&text=Compared%20with%20last%20year%2C%20tonnages,MESA%20(-3%25)%20origins.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WorldACD Market data<\/a>. The increase \u2014 which makes May a \u201chighly volatile month for air cargo\u201d \u2014 comes on the back of the US bringing down the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/c5105e01-ef70-4ab7-b71d-f40e646fefa3\/trump-trims-tariffs-on-imported-chinese-packages-below-usd-800\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018de minimis\u2019 tariff<\/a> on Chinese packages valued at up to USD 800, which ultimately led to a drop in late April that continued until the first half of May. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/68cb8ea3-4d24-46cb-a558-bd76f12cc657\/today:-flynas-ipo-launches-%2B-dp-world-to-invest-usd-760-mn-in-dominican-republic\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">90-day pause<\/a> of the Sino-US trade war has slashed US tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% and Chinese tariffs on US imports to 10%, causing the rebound in the second half of May.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a yearly basis:<\/strong> Global air cargo tonnage also increased 4% y-o-y in May 2025, but traffic from the Middle East and South Asia (MESA) remained unchanged compared to the same month in 2024, according to the data. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- <\/strong>The average pricing rates in May dropped by 4% m-o-m and by 3% y-o-y in May 2025, based on a full market average of spot and contact rates. 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Global has secured a USD 500 mn (c. KWD 153 mn) credit facility from an unnamed regional bank to fund existing operations and future growth ambitions, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/6\/428.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure (pdf)<\/a> to the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange (ADX). The facility has a three-year tenor with certain extension options.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A rocky 1Q: <\/strong>The ADX-listed logistics firm saw its net income for equity holders <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/337dc019-3c50-41b5-9870-740b67d0a46d\/a-mixed-bag-of-1q-earnings-from%253cmark%253e-agility%253c%2Fmark%253e-global-and-air-arabia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">dip 30% y-o-y to USD 21.4 mn<\/a> in 1Q 2025. The decline was due to higher depreciation from new operating leases and increased interest expenses after its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/787d452c-0543-4155-83ba-081246c9e20a\/agility-gets-adx-green-light-for-direct-listing\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">May ADX listing<\/a>, management said at the time. Revenue grew by around 17% y-o-y to USD 1.1 bn during the same period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Other debt moves:<\/strong> Agility <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/7d4098ad-305e-4f7b-b29c-fed71e8c237b\/kuwait%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-agility%253c%2Fmark%253e-refinances-debt,-raises-usd-47-mn-at-five-year-tenor\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">refinanced<\/a> a segment of its existing credit facilities earlier this year, raising an additional USD 47 mn to bring the total borrowed value to USD 280 mn. 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Situated in Warsan, the facility spans 3.3 mn sqft and is slated for completion in 3Q 2026. The first phase is already underway and pre-leasing at the park is now open, the statement notes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we know so far:<\/strong> Terralogix will host 182k sqm of leasable Grade-A logistics space, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/6\/451.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement (pdf)<\/a>. The park has been designed to serve as a modular facility \u2014 enabling tenants to lease 2.8k sqm units with the option to scale and add to it if needed. The flexible leasing option will allow tenants to scale, grow, or customize their facilities in line with their exact requirements. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Location, location, location:<\/strong> The park will provide untapped access to underserved areas in Northern Dubai as the bulk of logistics facilities are concentrated in Southern Dubai, the statement adds, noting the area\u2019s direct links to major highways and ports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not the pair\u2019s first rodeo\u2026:<\/strong> Sweid & Sweid <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/dutco-construction_sweid-sweid-awards-construction-contract-activity-7272923760163213312-W1nT\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">contracted Dutco<\/a> for its 500k sqft office space, to open by 2026 dubbed \u201cSweid One\u201d located in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) district.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u2026or Sweid & Sweid\u2019s first venture into industrial real estate.<\/strong> The firm completed its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/8ec24596-58e0-48b9-8345-048ea9c61398\/%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253epearl%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253epetroleum%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eissues%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eusd%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e350%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253emn%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ebonds%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AED 275 mn project<\/a> in the US back in November. The facility \u2014 located in Southeast Atlanta \u2014 covers some 835k sqm of land.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Upping the competition?<\/strong> Dubai South Logistics Park is the current reigning facility-of-its-kind in the area \u2014 spanning nearly 145 sq km and sitting a short 30 km away from Jebel Ali Port, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaisouth.ae\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>. The facility is state-owned by Dubai Government subsidiary Dubai Aviation City Corporation. DP World\u2019s flagship park Jebel Ali FreeZone (Jafza) follows, offering a combined 79.6 sqm of leasable flexible spaces, according its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jafza.ae\/offerings\/properties\/jafza-logistics-parks\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/storage-warehouses\/\">STORAGE + WAREHOUSES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/uae\/\">UAE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/zones\/\">ZONES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"86860 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"86860\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/06\/11\/86860\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-86860\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-86860 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/transmar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/1\/2700.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"86861\" 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=\"86861\">\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\">Projects<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/06\/11\/a-slew-of-agreements-emerge-from-saudi-players-at-transport-logistics-2025\/\">\r\n                            A slew of agreements emerge from Saudi players at Transport Logistics 2025                        <\/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\/06\/11\/a-slew-of-agreements-emerge-from-saudi-players-at-transport-logistics-2025\/\" 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 agreements were all overseen by the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) and Invest Saudi, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/nidlp_nidlp-investsaudi-transportlogistic2025-activity-7336398494133370881-_Vyg?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>The belle of the ball:<\/strong> Saudi stood out as a core hub for the global logistics industry with a market valued at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudilogisticsconsulting.com\/insights\/articles\/saudi-arabia-logistics-market-a-multi-billion-dollar-growth-story\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 136.3 bn last year<\/a>. The market value of the sector <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudilogisticsconsulting.com\/insights\/articles\/saudi-arabia-logistics-market-a-multi-billion-dollar-growth-story\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">is forecasted to hit<\/a> some USD 198.9 bn by 2030, rising by 6.5% y-o-y.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is a rundown of the agreements:<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- GFS Express eyed China:<\/strong> Homegrown freight solution firm GFS Express inked an MoU with China\u2019s Hefei Logistics Group to bolster cooperation in logistics and establish innovative supply chain solutions, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/nidlp_transportlogistic2025-activity-7337855618826780674-wrqn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACT9L64BQS3XU8pGoZ1U9QlaZo8LzQJ9_fc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#2- Modon tapped infrastructure improvements:<\/strong> Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) signed an agreement with Chinese logistics infrastructure developer JD Property to build advanced logistics infrastructure in the Kingdom and propel the localization of tech solutions, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NIDLP_2030\/status\/1929919502843613662\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Modon signed a SAR 100 mn MoU with US-based logistics developer Panattoni to build and operate first-class warehouses on a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5f9ea47e-e7a9-4121-8040-34395af2ea52\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">50k sqm site in Jeddah<\/a> at the conference earlier last week.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Asasat formed a JV with Silk Mile, JTM:<\/strong> Riyadh-based real estate firm Asasat, US-based transport firm JTM Group, and Lebanese logistics services company Silk Mile formed a joint venture (JV) to expand logistics solutions and draw FDI into the Kingdom, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NIDLP_2030\/status\/1929896990629908533\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<br \/><strong><br \/>#4- Saudi Post partnered up with Maersk, Scan Global:<\/strong> Saudi Post (SPL), Danish shipping giant Maersk, Turkish freight forwarder Scan Global have collaborated to enhance air freight operations, delivery solutions, and digital logistics infrastructure in the Kingdom, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NIDLP_2030\/status\/1929846700916592775\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/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\" 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The agreement aims to increase bilateral trade and expedite regulatory permits and procedural frameworks to foster Uzbekistani private sector investments in the port's future projects. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the Shahid Rajaee port:<\/strong> The port is located on the Persian Gulf coast in Iran\u2019s Hormozgan province, approximately 1.3k km from Tehran, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.pmo.ir\/en\/news\/66501\/Shahid-Rajaee-Port-The-Beating-Heart-of-Iran-s-Maritime-Trade\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Iranian Port & Maritime Organization<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.pmo.ir\/en\/news\/66501\/Shahid-Rajaee-Port-The-Beating-Heart-of-Iran-s-Maritime-Trade\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(PMO)<\/a>. It handles 75 to 83 mn tons of freight annually \u2014 both oil and non-oil products \u2014 and records 85% to 95% of Iran\u2019s container traffic as well as half of its total trade volume. The port is also equipped with two container terminals with a depth of 17 meters. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2-<\/strong> <strong>China's Jiangnan Shipbuilding has capped off sea trials for Adnoc L&S\u2019 LNG carrier<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bairdmaritime.com\/shipping\/tankers\/gas\/sea-trials-completed-for-new-lng-carrier-for-adnoc-ls\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Baird Maritime<\/a> reports. The carrier is the fourth in a series of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/738f64d6-2538-431d-9f51-ed801faeaecc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">six commissioned<\/a> by Adnoc in 2024. The carrier has a 175k-cubic-meter capacity and dual-fuel engines that curb methane emissions by up to 50% compared to older vessels. The remaining carriers will be delivered by 2026. <\/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\">M&A WATCH- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE-based Nas Investment Holding finalized upping its stake in the Egypt-based fertilizer exporter EgyFert to 51.5%<\/strong> from 32.4% after acquiring an additional 1.8 mn shares at EGP 102 apiece, according to an EGX <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/6\/452.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. The total transaction value came in at EGP 186.8 mn. Al Ahly Pharos brokered the transaction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>(Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links <\/strong>to our background as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Nas was initially after a much bigger stake<\/strong>, after the holding company <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/1a51a2f6-2962-4305-8a55-275649dcc5e0\/%253cmark%253enas%253c%2Fmark%253e-raises-its-bid-price-for-egyfert-7%2525-to-egp-102-apiece\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">submitted an MTO<\/a> for up to an additional 57.5% of the fertilizers player, which would have raised its stake in the company to 90%.<\/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\">PORTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Th<\/strong><strong>e Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has integrated SeaLead\u2019s Warm Shipping Service to Jeddah Islamic Por<\/strong><strong>t<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mawani.gov.sa\/article?news=50625\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The new service \u2014 which has a handling capacity of up to 600 TEUs \u2014 is set to link the Kingdom to India\u2019s Nhava Sheva and Mundra ports as well as Alexandria, Egypt.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- Mawani added two new SeaLead shipments in the past month;<\/strong> the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/92f28ab4-a043-4325-b78d-2150e84ee724\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">5CX shipping service<\/a>, with a 1.5k standard container capacity; and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/48a7e349-983e-4047-bd82-d65ae3f0bb6c\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the RESIN service<\/a>, offering a 1k standard container capacity.<\/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\/adnoc\/\">Adnoc<\/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\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/iran\/\">Iran<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/mawani\/\">Mawani<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ports\/\">PORTS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/shipping-maritime\/\">SHIPPING + MARITIME<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <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=\"86866\" 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=\"86866\">\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\">Around the World<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/06\/11\/world-bank-backs-south-africas-infrastructure-with-usd-1-5-bn-loan\/\">\r\n                            World Bank backs South Africa\u2019s infrastructure with USD 1.5 bn loan                        <\/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\/06\/11\/world-bank-backs-south-africas-infrastructure-with-usd-1-5-bn-loan\/\" 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 funds aim to alleviate the nation\u2019s low growth and high unemployment rate \u2014 standing at roughly 33% \u2014 by addressing bottlenecks in the energy and freight sectors. South Africa\u2019s state-owned Eskom Holdings will utilize the funds to shore up the local renewable energy output, whereas Transnet will increase freight transport capacity. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>South Africa has been <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fd41cd61-f1ac-4122-90d1-24086d567caf\/today:-flynas-ipo-is-here-%2B-oman-inks-lng-agreement-with-amigo-lng\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">courting private industry players<\/a><\/strong><strong> to help <\/strong><strong>revamp <\/strong><strong>its ailing ports, <\/strong>which have been dragged down by allegations of corruption and poor performance. Transnet ports rank among the least efficient in the world, undermining the country\u2019s coal and iron-ore exports, Bloomberg reports, citing World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence data.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- Saudi players are interested in the country\u2019s logistics sector: <\/strong>The Red Sea Gateway Terminal International (RSGTI) was reported to be eying a potential <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fd41cd61-f1ac-4122-90d1-24086d567caf\/today:-flynas-ipo-is-here-%2B-oman-inks-lng-agreement-with-amigo-lng\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">bid<\/a> to develop and operate a fresh produce terminal at South Africa\u2019s Durban port, as well as another port in Cape Town. 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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\">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>16-22 June (Monday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siae.fr\/en\/\" style=\"\">International Paris Air Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Paris, France.<\/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;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17-18 June (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/infrastructure\/hosted-by-abu-dhabi-projects-and-infrastructure-centre-inaugural-abu-dhabi-infrastructure-summit-to-take-place\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi Energy Centre.<\/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>18-19 June (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eurasiarail.eu\/Home?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20152951162&gbraid=0AAAAApUGQpQko06Kzie5nEPLsNfo2aIYM&gclid=CjwKCAjwuIbBBhBvEiwAsNypvaf_VxQfzw2H6fZcm9o9WVD8tj_VcV1JSgR0Pif3tT40zcNr6UBGyBoCETkQAvD_BwE\" style=\"\">Eurasia Rail<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Istanbul, Turkey. <\/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;\">18-27 June ( Wednesday-Friday): The International Maritime Organization\u2019s Maritime Safety Committee meeting, 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>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;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-25 June (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/middle-east-rail\/index.stm\" style=\"\">Middle East Rail<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/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-Thursday): <\/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>22-24 July (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/intermodal-africa-2025-mozambique\/\" style=\"\">Intermodal Africa<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Beira, Mozambique. <\/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>1-3 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/transport-middle-east-2025\/\" style=\"\">Transport Middle East 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Salalah, 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>3-4 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi-smic.com\/\" style=\"\">Sustainable Maritime Industry Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah, 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>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>25 September (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/About\/Events\/Pages\/World-Maritime-theme-2025.aspx\" style=\"\">World Maritime Day<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> 2025. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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>The International Maritime Organization (IMO) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/MediaCentre\/PressBriefings\/pages\/IMO-approves-netzero-regulations.aspx\" style=\"\">is set to formally adopt the Net-zero Framework<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> this month, stipulating new fuel standards for ships and a global pricing mechanism for emissions.  <\/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;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-8 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemtechforum.com\/\" style=\"\">Global EV & Mobility Technology (GEMTECH) Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/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 - 17 October (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcdn.imo.org\/localresources\/en\/MediaCentre\/MeetingSummaries\/Documents\/PROG-133%20-%20Programme%20Of%20Meetings%20For%202025%20(Secretariat).pdf\" style=\"\">The Marine Environment Protection Committee\u2019s second extraordinary session<\/a><\/span><span>, 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>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>28-30 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/borneo-international-maritime-week-2025\/\" style=\"\">Borneo International Maritime Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Sarawak, Malaysia. <\/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;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-26 November (Monday-Wednesday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wamsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\">The World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Saudi Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/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> <\/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>27-29 January (Tuesday-Thursday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/uae26\/\" style=\"\">Transport Middle East 2026<\/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>28-30 April (Tuesday-Thursday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/portugal26\/\" style=\"\">Mediterranean Ports and Logistics<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Porto, Portugal.<\/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 June (Wednesday-Friday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aircargoweek.com\/events\/transport-logistic-air-cargo-china-2026\/\" style=\"\">Transport Logistic & Air Cargo 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Shanghai, China.<\/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>7-9 July (Tuesday-Thursday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/asean-2026\/\" style=\"\">Asean Ports and Logistics<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.<\/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 November (Tuesday-Thursday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/intermodal-africa-2026-angola\/\" style=\"\">Intermodal Africa 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Luanda, Angola.<\/span><\/p>\n<p 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