{"id":87370,"date":"2025-07-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=87370"},"modified":"2025-12-15T17:01:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:01:35","slug":"dp-world-to-acquire-controlling-stake-in-switzerlands-cement-logistics-firm-novaalgoma","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/dp-world-to-acquire-controlling-stake-in-switzerlands-cement-logistics-firm-novaalgoma\/","title":{"rendered":"DP World to acquire controlling stake in Switzerland\u2019s cement logistics firm NovaAlgoma"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"87372\" 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=\"87372\">\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\/07\/07\/today-dp-world-ventures-into-cement-logistics-algerias-new-airline\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: DP World ventures into cement logistics + Algeria\u2019s new airline                        <\/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\/07\/07\/today-dp-world-ventures-into-cement-logistics-algerias-new-airline\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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We also have a rundown of the latest PMI reports from Egypt, KSA, and UAE. Let\u2019s dive right in. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>#1- Egypt\u2019s gas infrastructure ready for peak season: <\/strong>Egypt has ramped up its gas supply capacity for the summer, adding four floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) with a combined capacity of 2.7 bcf\/d, the Oil Ministry said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1DnrCz6w14\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The lineup includes the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/94ddbf09-32c5-4978-82ce-f45c8aaeec4f\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">soon-to-be replaced<\/a> Hoegh Galleon, already stationed at Ain Sokhna since last year, the recently arrived <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ba3ac06c-a104-4b7b-b4cb-74b4b29fbf44\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Energos Eskimo<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/14f9dd10-8e3e-4464-92bb-abe2de7661a7\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Energos Power<\/a>, which will be moored at the Sumed and Sonker terminals in Sokhna, alongside the Winter, likely the unnamed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/da857d85-56c7-4228-92a9-5e0f88b8f4d9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkish vessel<\/a> we reported on in May, which will operate at the United Gas Derivatives Company berth in Damietta. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The terminals hosting the FSRUs have been prepared and tested to accommodate <\/strong><strong>the vessels<\/strong>, with upgraded berths now linked to the national gas grid after a number of national companies wrapped marine works, new pipelines installations, and operational tests. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egypt is also working with Jordan to add a fifth vessel <\/strong>\u2014 the Energos Force \u2014 which is currently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marinetraffic.com\/en\/ais\/details\/ships\/shipid:6717355\/mmsi:229248000\/imo:9861811\/vessel:ENERGOS_FORCE\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">en route<\/a> to Damietta. The vessel will eventually dock at Jordan\u2019s port of Aqaba to be connected to the Arab Gas Pipeline by the end of July. The unit\u2019s added capacity \u2014 about 750 mcf\/d of regasification capacity \u2014 will be shared between the two countries to improve their emergency contingencies. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a><strong>#2- Saudi, Indonesia to cooperate on aviation fuel: <\/strong>Saudi and Indonesian companies signed agreements and MoUs valued at some USD 27 bn for investments in various sectors, including in aviation fuel, clean energy, and petrochemicals,state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2351128\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SPA<\/a> reported last week. The agreements were signed during the first meeting of the Saudi-Indonesian Supreme Coordination Council, coinciding with the visit of President Prabowo Subianto to Riyadh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we know: <\/strong>No details about the scope and size of the jet fuel collaboration were disclosed, but we know that Indonesian firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pertamina.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">PT Pertamina<\/a> has inked a jet fuel services with Saudi renewable energy services provider Alshams Energy, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/indonesiabusinesspost.com\/4657\/defense-and-security\/indonesia-saudi-sign-us-27-b-deals-boost-defense-energy-investment-ties\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Indonesia Business Post<\/a> reported on Thursday. PT Pertamina is also collaborating with Acwa Power on clean energy projects including 500MW of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acwapower.com\/news\/danantara-indonesia-forges-strategic-partnership-with-acwa-power-to-drive-sustainable-energy-future\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DATA POINT- <\/strong>Saudi-Indonesian bilateral trade amounted to USD 31.5 bn in the last five years, making the Kingdom Indonesia\u2019s top trading partner, SPA reported. Trade volume has also risen from USD 4.76 in 2020 to USD 7.1 in 2023, with Saudi crude and Indonesian cars being the largest traded goods, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oec.world\/en\/profile\/bilateral-country\/sau\/partner\/idn?selector541id=2023\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Observatory of Economic Complexity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>  <strong>#3- BlackRock is reportedly in talks to sell its stake in Aramco\u2019s natural gas pipeline <\/strong><strong>network back to the Saudi state-owned oil company<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-03\/saudi-arabia-blackrock-weighs-selling-stake-in-aramco-gas-pipelines\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Part <\/strong><strong>of a regional tren<\/strong><strong>d? <\/strong>If the transaction goes ahead, it will mark the second BlackRock divestment from pipelines assets in the region after ADQ-backed alternative investment firm Lunate\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2006ebe5-184b-4fdb-9500-fec741593eca\/today:-ad-ports-will-develop-iraq%25e2%2580%2599s-grand-faw-port\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">purchased a 40% stake<\/a> in Adnoc\u2019s oil pipeline network from BlackRock and fellow private equity giant KKR & Co earlier this year. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BACKGROUND-<\/strong> The US investment firm, as part of a consortium, bought a 49% stake in Aramco\u2019s pipelines\u2019 leasing asset back in 2021 for USD 15.5 bn. A potential buy-back would see the oil giant up its stakes in Saudi Arabia\u2019s vital energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO FROM KSA- Construction on a SAR 689 mn local logistics corridor in Jeddah kicked off<\/strong>, connecting Jeddah Islamic Port to the Al Khumrah logistics zone to streamline the movement of over 8k trucks daily, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2350834\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SPA<\/a> reported last week. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>The 17-km project includes two lanes in each direction and over 12 suspension bridges, and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028. The corridor is expected to increase the operational capacity of Jeddah Islamic Port by more than 10%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>Iraq\u2019s General Company for Iraqi Ports (GCPI) is close to selecting a global operator <\/strong><strong>for the country\u2019s new Grand Faw Port<\/strong>, whose construction is nearing completion, GCPI Director-General Farhan Al Fartousi told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ina.iq\/ar\/economie\/237833-.html#:~:text=%D8%A3%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%86%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B1%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%20%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A9,%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%81%D9%86%20%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AE%D9%84%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%87%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%82%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A9.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">INA<\/a> on Thursday. The winning firm has not been disclosed but a contract will be awarded soon. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>Iraq shortlisted 11 firms back in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/9f9b6b1c-198a-4a32-a2d0-f73c35eedca8\/iraq-shortlists-11-shipping-firms-to-operate-grand%253cmark%253e-faw-port%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">November 2024<\/a>, including China Merchants Port Group Co and state-owned Cosco, Taiwanese container shipping line Evergreen, French liner group CMA CGM, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), India\u2019s Adani, UAE-based ABM Global Shipping, and Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>The port is set to commence operations in 2026, with a maximum capacity of 3.5 mn containers annually expected by 2028. The port will serve as a key enabler of the country\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/818db9d2-4d78-4a9d-844f-31f01095c10d\/today:-aviation,-data-centers-spree-%2B-dp-world-lands-in-syria\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Development Road Project<\/a>, which seeks to establish Iraq as an intermodal transhipment hub connecting to Turkey via road and rail covering 1.2k km. Regional players, including the UAE, Turkey, and Qatar, have all <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/3744dd31-6545-4565-8e86-d0daf8ba5883\/today:-shifting-trade-patterns-could-spell-promise-%2B-regional-shipping-connectivity-falls-amid-disruptions\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">pledged<\/a> to back the project. <\/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- Oil prices saw a sizable dip this morning after Opec+ announced a <\/strong><strong>larger-than-expected output hike for August<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-falls-signs-weak-us-demand-ahead-key-jobs-report-2025-07-03\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures dropped USD 0.47 to USD 67.83 a barrel by 03.27 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures declined by USD 0.95 to trade at USD 66.05 a barrel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This comes after the oil group agreed over the weekend to raise production by 548k barrels per day in <\/strong><strong>August<\/strong>, accelerating its plan to return supply to the market and exceeding <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5311da54-01a7-49db-a58a-0426cec9ff43\/today:-aldar-new-warehouse-assets-%2B-ninja-secures-usd-250-mn-in-last-funding-round\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">analyst expectations<\/a>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.opec.org\/pr-detail\/569-05-july-2025.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from the group. The August hike is larger than previous monthly increments of 411k bbl \/ d for May, June and July. The group, again, cited a steady global economic outlook and healthy market fundamentals, including low oil inventories, for the decision.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Getting closer to the finish line: <\/strong>With the August increase, Opec+ will have restored over 1.9 mn bbl \/ d, out of a total of 2.2 mn bbl \/ d in voluntary cuts, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/opec-considers-raising-oil-output-by-550000-bpd-august-sources-say-2025-07-05\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> calculations. This is in addition to a separate 300k bbl \/ d increase granted to the UAE. The adjustments are separate from other production cuts amounting to about 3.7 mn bbl \/ d that remain in place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Opec+ will meet on 3 August to decide on production levels for September<\/strong>, noting that the return of supply could be paused or reversed depending on market conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, Aramco is set to bump its flagship Arab Light Crude\u2019s price in August to USD 2.20 above <\/strong><strong>market average for Asian markets<\/strong>, according to a company document seen by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-06\/saudis-raise-main-oil-prices-for-asia-while-opec-boosts-output\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>. The bump amounting to USD 1 was higher than traders\u2019 expectations of USD 0.65, signaling further confidence in a healthy market.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Baltic index snaps losing 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\">was up 0.1%<\/a> to 1,436 points on Friday. The capesize fell 2% to 1,855 points, while the panamax gained 0.9% to 1,520 points. The small supramax index climbed 2.8% points to settle at 1,081. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- The Drewry World Container Index fell by 5.7% to USD 2,812 per 40-ft container on Thursday<\/strong>, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drewry.co.uk\/supply-chain-advisors\/supply-chain-expertise\/world-container-index-assessed-by-drewry\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">latest index readings<\/a>. The drop comes on the back of reduced demand for US-bound cargo and an indication that the recent climb in US imports \u2014 which occurred shortly after increased US tariffs \u2014 will not incur a lasting impact as previously projected. <\/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>Jordan\u2019s <\/strong><strong>Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) saw its container handling volume increase by 24% y-o-y to 468k TEUs in 1H 2025<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apmterminals.com\/en\/aqaba\/news\/latest-news\/2025\/250703-Aqaba-Container-Terminal-Reports-Strong-Growth-in-First-Half-of-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Thursday. 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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\/7\/.8f3f2cf7-b207-45a5-8fb8-aaba6a2980cc.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>DP World buys into NovaAlgoma, venturing into cement logistics: <\/strong>DP World subsidiary <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pomaritime.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">P&O<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pomaritime.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Maritime Logistics<\/a> inked a definitive agreement to buy a controlling stake in Swiss-logistics firm NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers\u2019 (Nacc) core business for an undisclosed sum, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dpworld.com\/news\/releases\/po-maritime-logistics-to-acquire-controlling-stake-in-novaalgoma-cement-carriers\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a press 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Nacc\u2019s a JV between Switzerland\u2019s Nova Marine Holding and Canada\u2019s Algoma Central Corporation, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.novaalgoma.com\/about\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">operates a fleet of pneumatic cement carriers<\/a> which are vessels designed to transport powdered cement efficiently and dustfree.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>The transaction excludes Nacc\u2019s interests in Northern Europe, Indonesia and Greece. It is set to wrap up in the coming months, barring regulatory hurdles. The sellers will retain a minority stake in the JV following the acquisition, and Nacc\u2019s current leadership will remain unchanged. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Targeting operational synergies: <\/strong>The transaction aims to expand DP World\u2019s reach in breakbulk and dry-bulk, especially infrastructure cargo, while ramping up its end-to-end logistics capabilities in key growth markets including North America, Europe, South Asia, and the Carribean, the release said. \u201cBy combining our global reach and scale with their technical and market expertise, we are well-positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and to grow together in this strategically important segment,\u201d DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/dp-world\/\">DP World<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/dubai\/\">Dubai<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/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=\"87377\" 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=\"87377\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Aviation<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/07\/07\/algeria-places-first-jet-order-for-newly-launched-domestic-carrier\/\">\r\n                            Algeria places first jet order for newly launched domestic carrier                        <\/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\/07\/07\/algeria-places-first-jet-order-for-newly-launched-domestic-carrier\/\" 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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Deliveries are slated to begin in 2026. The order cost was not disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The context:<\/strong> The order is the first for a newly-launched domestic carrier that will be operated by the national flag carrier Air Alg\u00e9rie, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agbi.com\/aviation\/2025\/07\/algeria-buys-16-atr-aircraft-for-new-domestic-airline\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Arabian Gulf Business Insight<\/a> (AGBI) reports. The launch of the new carrier \u2014 which has been in the making for over two years \u2014 comes as part of Air Alg\u00e9rie's push to expand and diversify its networks and fleet. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DATA POINT-<\/strong> Air Alg\u00e9rie has a fleet of 56 jets serving 44 international destinations, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbcarabia.com\/139886\/2025\/04\/07\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%B7%D9%88%D8%B7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%82%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1-16-%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B1%D8%A9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> reports. The company\u2019s order book includes eight narrow-body jets from Boeing and seven wide-body aircraft from Airbus, AGBI reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About ATR models:<\/strong> The French-Italian planemaker currently produces three models of its Turboprop-engined aircraft: ATR72-600, ATR42-600, and the freighter model ATR72-600F, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atr-aircraft.com\/aircraft-services\/aircraft-family\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>. The models\u2019 turboprop engines feature energy efficiency suitable for regional flights, with the company claiming up to 45% reduction in jet fuel consumption and greenhouse emissions. <\/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\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/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=\"87379 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div 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Thursday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details:<\/strong> The partnership will establish roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) and automotive terminals at both AD Ports\u2019 hubs and the deepwater Ningo Zhoushan Port. United Global RoRo (UGR), a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/99454a2c-be97-44c8-9263-73c3f3ce476e\/ad-ports-launches-al-faya-dry-port\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">joint venture between AD Ports\u2019 Noatum Maritim and Erkport<\/a>, will serve as the designated RoRo carrier. Technology like real-time visibility and predictive analysis will be integrated to improve operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The goals: <\/strong>The agreement aims to expedite turnaround times, work with larger vessels, and improve vehicle handling capacity. AD Ports and Zhejiang will also look into creating a multimodal transport network, integrating inland rail routes as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">IN OTHER UAE-SINO PARTNERSHIPS<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Abu Dhabi Airports has entered a joint venture with Jingdong Property (JDP) <\/strong>\u2014 the infrastructure arm of e-commerce firm JD.com \u2014 to develop more than 70k sqm of bonded and non-bonded warehouse space at the Abu Dhabi Airports Freezone (ADAFZ) Logistics Park, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/adairports_abu-dhabi-airports-and-jingdong-property-activity-7346821443680165889-JOaT?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAECGRDUBHEJxU_12ypcWhtFbUb7ztXVT0mY\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> and separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/abu-dhabi-airports-and-jingdong-property-announce-strategic-joint-venture-to-establish-e-commerce-logistics-hub-xbx5fqiz\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> released on Friday. The facilities will be located near airport infrastructure to enable multimodal logistics and expand e-commerce and cargo distribution across the GCC and MENA regions. The project is JDP\u2019s first in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>JD in the region:<\/strong> JD\u2019s logistics arm JD Logistics (JINGDONG) <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/9f4ef3a3-3a32-4fb9-bf8e-d21403cc2d82\/update-on-aviation,-debt,-customs,-e-commerce-and-shipping-from-bahrain,-ksa-and-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">launched<\/a> its self-operated B2C express delivery services \u2014 JoyExpress \u2014 in Saudi Arabia last month. JD Logistics was reportedly slated to work on establishing an undisclosed number of warehouses, delivery, transfer stations, and distribution centers to operate JoyExpress locally. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Warehouses in UAE:<\/strong> UAE warehouse rents are set to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/739b2e84-34dc-4aee-85aa-d3c66d65b513\/uae-warehouse-rents-forecasted-to-rise-up-to-10%2525-in-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">increase by 5-10% in 2025<\/a> due to surging demand from logistics, manufacturing, and e-commerce companies, coupled with a shortage of vacant warehouses and industrial land. Supply is expected to improve within 12-18 months. 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Saudi Arabia experienced an acceleration in non-oil business activity, the UAE saw a slight improvement in the UAE, while Egypt\u2019s PMI reading dipped further in the contraction territory.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The all-important 50.0 mark is the threshold separating contraction from growth. Anything above 50 denotes expansion, while anything below indicates contraction.<\/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\">SAUDI ARABIA-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Non-oil business activity in the Kingdom accelerated in June, <\/strong>driven by expansions in new client demand and a surge in hiring, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/246.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia PMI (pdf)<\/a>. The seasonally adjusted headline figure rose to a three-month high of 57.2 in June, up from 55.8 in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4f4c07f4-c7a8-4589-93fd-e75247fc2fdd\/how-egypt,-ksa,-kuwait-and-qatar%25e2%2580%2599s-non-oil-private-sector-fared-in-may\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">May<\/a>, slightly above its long-run average of 56.9<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>New orders rose at the fastest pace in four months:<\/strong> The rate of new business growth rose to 64.3 in June from 62.5 in May, a significant improvement compared to a 58.6 low in April, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/saudi-arabias-non-oil-sector-growth-quickens-june-strong-demand-pmi-shows-2025-07-03\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported. Firms attributed the improvement to the acquisition of new clients, enhanced marketing, and better demand conditions, with the upturn primarily driven by domestic sales.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Output levels saw softer growth, however:<\/strong> While demand drove another expansion of output at the end of the second quarter, the pace of activity growth eased slightly to a 10-month low, according to Riyad Bank.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Purchasing activity grew at its fastest rate in two years<\/strong>, in response to rising input needs to fulfill new orders. Nearly 40% of survey respondents increased their purchases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Cost pressures pushed up selling prices:<\/strong> The surge in hiring contributed to the highest increase in wage costs on record. This \u2014 along with rising material prices \u2014 led to companies raising their selling prices, reversing the declines seen in May and \u201csignalling an improved ability to pass on higher costs to customers,\u201d Riyad Bank Chief Economist Naif Al Ghaith said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Strong optimism for the year ahead<\/strong>: Confidence about future activity climbed to a two-year peak, supported by healthy order pipelines, robust demand, and stronger domestic economic conditions. \u201cOn the future outlook, sentiment among non-oil businesses remains highly positive,\u201d Al Ghaith said.<\/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\">UAE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE\u2019s non-oil private sector saw a slight improvement in June despite a slowdown in<\/strong><strong> demand on the back of regional tensions<\/strong>, with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/207.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the S&P Global PMI (pdf)<\/a> edging up to 53.5 from 53.3 in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/07b7e75c-f548-48cc-b09c-31fcce38e6f8\/how-the%253cmark%253e-uae%253c%2Fmark%253e-and-lebanon%25e2%2580%2599s-non-oil-private-sectors-fared-in-may\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">May<\/a>. The uptick was driven by stronger output and a stabilization in inventories, though new order growth slowed to its weakest pace in 45 months, while export growth was softer than domestic demand rise, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/210.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">note (pdf)<\/a> from Emirates NBD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Firms cited client hesitation amid ongoing instability following the conflict between Iran an<\/strong><strong>d Israel,<\/strong> though some were able to cushion the impact through promotions and by expanding customer bases. \u201cThe UAE non-oil sector showed signs of a minor setback in June due to the conflict between Israel and Iran,\u201d S&P Global\u2019s David Owen said, adding that the impact, however, was \u201cnegligible\u201d considering the expansion in output.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On the bright side, backlogs increased at the slowest pace in 17 months<\/strong>, as companies worked to clear long-standing capacity pressures. Purchasing activity also recovered modestly, while softer inflation in input prices \u2014 easing to an almost two year low \u2014 allowed firms to lower selling prices marginally for the first time in six months, in a bid to remain competitive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Business confidence has not been impacted by the escalation in regional tensions<\/strong>, though, with confidence at its highest in seven months, attributed to projected sales growth and hopes of regional stability. \u201c[A] rebound in sales growth is wholly possible in the coming months should regional tensions ease,\u201d Owen said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Gulf non-oil sectors end 2Q 2025 strong, but headwinds loom:<\/strong> The Gulf\u2019s non-oil sectors wrapped the 2Q 2025 with strong performance, despite the coinciding regional escalation between Iran and Israel. However, signs pointing to a softening of activity ahead. \u201cTensions have since eased, but there may be a lingering drag on activity due to security fears which, coupled with oil prices back below $70pb reducing the scope for fiscal support, means that non-oil GDP growth is likely to soften in the coming quarters,\u201d Capital Economics\u2019 James Swanston wrote in a research note seen by EnterpriseAM.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait are set to maintain fiscal policy supportive<\/strong>, thanks to their strong balance sheets, Swanston noted. In contrast, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain face an upcoming period of fiscal consolidation, which is expected to cause non-oil growth to slow, Swanston added.<\/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\">MEANWHILE IN EGYPT-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Non-oil private sector activity continued to decline in June<\/strong>, with rates of decline in new orders and output accelerating, resulting in the sharpest reduction in purchasing in 11 months, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/307.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">S&P Global\u2019s latest Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report (pdf)<\/a> for Egypt. The country\u2019s headline figure dropped from 49.5 in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4f4c07f4-c7a8-4589-93fd-e75247fc2fdd\/how%253cmark%253e-egypt%253c%2Fmark%253e,-ksa,-kuwait-and-qatar%25e2%2580%2599s-non-oil-private-sector-fared-in-may\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">May<\/a> to 48.8 in June, marking the fourth consecutive month below the 50.0 neutral threshold. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>New orders and overall output<\/strong> <strong>continued to decline during the month<\/strong>, with some acceleration. Although the pace of decline quickened, it was modest overall, according to the report. On the bright side, input cost pressures eased in June, leading to a slower rise in output prices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Firms continued to reduce their input purchases for the fourth consecutive month<\/strong>, with manufacturers seeing the largest cutbacks out of the main sectors monitored by the survey. \u201cThe sharper decline in buying levels meant that total inventories stalled in June after increasing marginally in each of the prior three months. There was nevertheless a degree of pressure on suppliers, as highlighted by a slight lengthening of delivery times for the second month running,\u201d the report read.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Geopolitical fears cloud business outlook: <\/strong>\u201cOverall expectations for future activity were the lowest ever recorded in June, with the respective index having hovered close to all-time lows in 2025 so far, Owen said, adding that this \u201cdownbeat sentiment reflects subdued hopes for order books, as well as concerns that geopolitical risks could cause greater economic disruption.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Others share this view:<\/strong> \u201cEgypt\u2019s PMI reading was expected to remain below the 50.0 threshold in June,\u201d Thndr Securities Brokerage\u2019s Amr El Alfy told EnterpriseAM. \u201cUnfavorable geopolitical conditions in June likely caused the headline PMI to drop below the previous month\u2019s level. This may have affected the firms\u2019 sentiment regarding increasing production in anticipation of inflation slowing down,\u201d El Alfy told us.<\/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\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/purchasing\/\">PURCHASING<\/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\/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=\"87384\" 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=\"87384\">\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\">A MESSAGE FROM TRANSMAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/07\/07\/egypts-new-transport-strategy-a-blueprint-for-regional-logistics-leadership\/\">\r\n                            Egypt\u2019s new transport strategy: a blueprint for regional logistics leadership                        <\/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\/07\/07\/egypts-new-transport-strategy-a-blueprint-for-regional-logistics-leadership\/\" 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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This evolution is leading a shift toward multi-modal transport \u2014 integrating sea, rail, road, and inland waterways \u2014 unlocking new efficiencies and building resilience into supply chains.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-top:12pt;margin:0;padding-left:0;padding-bottom:12pt;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left;padding-right:0\"><strong>Each mode has a defined role:<\/strong> Sea freight handles international bulk, rail offers cost-effective long-haul inland transport, and road ensures last-mile flexibility. Combined, they streamline cargo movement and enable faster, more reliable delivery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-top:12pt;margin:0;padding-left:0;padding-bottom:12pt;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left;padding-right:0\"><strong>This integration enhances supply chain resilience.<\/strong> When one mode faces disruption \u2014 whether at ports, highways, or rail lines \u2014 cargo can be rerouted, reducing risk and delays for shippers and operators.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-top:12pt;margin:0;padding-left:0;padding-bottom:12pt;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left;padding-right:0\"><strong>Efficiency gains are a major upside.<\/strong> Coordinating transport modes reduces bottlenecks and idle time. Shifting cargo from road to rail or inland waterways can lower fuel costs and emissions, making logistics both leaner and greener.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-top:12pt;margin:0;padding-left:0;padding-bottom:12pt;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left;padding-right:0\"><strong>Egypt\u2019s expanding network of dry ports, bonded warehouses, and inland depots<\/strong> <strong>is accelerating this transformation.<\/strong> These facilities enable faster cargo handovers while digital tools and real-time tracking improve planning accuracy and delivery forecasting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-top:12pt;margin:0;padding-left:0;padding-bottom:12pt;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left;padding-right:0\"><strong>The environmental benefits matter too:<\/strong> Multi-modal logistics reduce the carbon intensity of transport \u2014 a W for companies targeting sustainability without compromising performance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-top:12pt;margin:0;padding-left:0;padding-bottom:12pt;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left;padding-right:0\"><strong>For cargo owners, it\u2019s a strategic advantage.<\/strong> Better visibility, streamlined operations, and improved agility support just-in-time models and long-term growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-top:12pt;margin:0;padding-left:0;padding-bottom:12pt;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left;padding-right:0\"><strong>On a national scale<\/strong>, this model enhances trade capacity, boosts investment potential, and links production zones to global markets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-top:12pt;margin:0;padding-left:0;padding-bottom:12pt;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left;padding-right:0\"><strong>Multi-modal capability is no longer optional.<\/strong> Egypt is moving swiftly to build the integrated systems its future economy demands.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n  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has inaugurated the Undurkhaan Airport expansion and development project in Mongolia\u2019s Khentii province, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kuwait-fund.org\/en\/news-detail?nid=604595\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The project was backed by a KWD 80k grant from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) covering the technical and financial feasibility study of the project. The total investment ticket for the project wasn\u2019t disclosed. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation inked an agreement with Mongolia <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/a45e9f5a-8d0a-4f07-a4e0-2f271d1f6ea7\/kuwait%25e2%2580%2599s-menzies-launches-new-air-cargo-hub-in-jordan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this year<\/a> to coordinate bilateral air transport. The agreement creates structures for the operational procedures and technical elements concerning aviation security and safety.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- New air cargo service connects Tanzania and Dubai:<\/strong> Tanzania\u2019s Xerin Group launched a weekly cargo flight between Dar es Salaam and Dubai, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecitizen.co.tz\/tanzania\/business\/direct-dar-dubai-cargo-flight-set-to-boost-trade-ease-regional-transport-woes-5104366\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the Citizen<\/a> reported on Thursday. The service operates a B737-800 freighter with a 20-ton capacity per trip, and it could run more regularly if demand increases. This comes as Tanzania\u2019s government looks to position the city as a regional logistics hub, upgrading its airport's cargo terminal and freight capacity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">TRADE- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The <\/strong><strong>second <\/strong><strong>round of negotiations over a GCC-Japan freetrade agreement wrapped up in<\/strong><strong> Tokyo last Friday<\/strong>, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2352109\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SPA<\/a> reported on Friday. The round saw the discussion extend to barriers to trade, financial services, migratory issues, intellectual property, rules of origin, and dispute settlement, with a final agreement expected to be reached in future rounds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT-<\/strong> Negotiations on a GCC-Japan FTA were first held between 2006 and 2009, before resuming <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/45a4f24b-f71b-4298-a322-067d07f471e0\/today:-a-new-cargo-terminal-for-auh-%2B-tamer-group-to-launch-a-new%253cmark%253e-saudi%253c%2Fmark%253e-logistics-park\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">la<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/45a4f24b-f71b-4298-a322-067d07f471e0\/today:-a-new-cargo-terminal-for-auh-%2B-tamer-group-to-launch-a-new%253cmark%253e-saudi%253c%2Fmark%253e-logistics-park\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">st Decem<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/45a4f24b-f71b-4298-a322-067d07f471e0\/today:-a-new-cargo-terminal-for-auh-%2B-tamer-group-to-launch-a-new%253cmark%253e-saudi%253c%2Fmark%253e-logistics-park\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ber<\/a> after the parties involved agreed on the terms of reference <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/3b1f6ef3-7ca4-41df-a517-f09596b1244c\/fdi-inflows-rise-in-2q-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/3b1f6ef3-7ca4-41df-a517-f09596b1244c\/fdi-inflows-rise-in-2q-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">October<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">STARTUP WATCH- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Abu Dhabi-based private fund manager Ruya Partners has closed a USD 15 mn (<\/strong><strong>SAR<\/strong><strong> 55 mn) private credit investment in TruKKer<\/strong>, the region\u2019s largest digital freight platform, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/ruya-partners-provides-15mln-private-credit-financing-to-trukker-to-accelerate-regional-growth-o6uv9lao\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> issued on Thursday. The financing \u2014 executed through Ruya Private Capital I, the firm\u2019s flagship credit fund \u2014 will support TruKKer\u2019s regional growth and tech upgrades. With this transaction, the fund is now 90% deployed, with five of its six investments backing Saudi-based companies. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>TruKKer?<\/strong> Founded in 2016, TruKKer operates a real-time freight marketplace connecting over 60k transporters to 1.2k enterprise clients across nine countries. Its platform enables truck owners to manage dispatch, scheduling, and documentation through one tech layer. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong>Ruya also invested USD 15.5 mn in UAE-based Epik Foods <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/05b46ca0-89a7-45fa-b87f-0d90ebcbe87a\/epik-foods-secures-usd-15.5-mn-funding--from-ruya-partners\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last year<\/a> through its Private Capital I, LP fund to back its Saudi expansion. <\/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\">E-COMMERCE <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Maersk + Saudi Post to integrate e-commerce logistics:<\/strong> Maersk Saudi Arabia and Saudi Post (SPL) have signed an MoU to create a combined end-to-end logistics solution for e-commerce businesses operating in the Kingdom and potentially the wider GCC region, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maersk.com\/news\/articles\/2025\/07\/03\/global-ecommerce-businesses-operating-in-saudi-arabia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> published on Thursday. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details:<\/strong> Maersk will leverage its global network and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/9f4e8088-6718-4822-a686-7f8241a5001f\/%253cmark%253emaersk%253c%2Fmark%253e-opens-region%25e2%2580%2599s-largest-logistics-park-at-jeddah-islamic-port\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">new 225k sqm Jeddah logistics park<\/a> with a capacity of 200k TEU containers per year to manage international shipping and fulfillment while SPL will handle all domestic operations, including express customs clearance and last-mile delivery. 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The agreement grants AirAsia the flexibility to change an existing order for a different aircraft type into an order for an additional 20 A321XLRs. The airline\u2019s new orders in July could go up to 150 jets, the newswire reported, quoting CEO Tony Fernandes. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The Malaysian-based airline was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/0298ab60-480a-40d2-adc5-a90689564cdb\/airbus-steals-the-spotlight,-seals-agreements-at-paris-airshow\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">planning<\/a> to acquire some 50-70 A321 jets over the next one to three months, Fernandes said last month. AirAsia is also planning to order around 100 smaller model jets from either Airbus or Embraer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Regional and global expansion:<\/strong> AirAsia aspires to use long-range aircraft to launch flights to North America and Europe with budget prices, Fernandes said. AirAsia is in talks with four cities in the Middle East, Europe and Asia-Pacific, the newswire reports. The company is eyeing locations in the Gulf to set up hub airports, including in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE\u2019s Ras Al Khaimah, Fernandes told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/dubai-eye-103-8_bb1038fm-dubaieyeonone-businessbreakfast-activity-7345370789984067584-vU6U?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAFSQWLEBYNaE49mU05G3P7AmDsuAFuzS3BU\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai Eye<\/a> last week. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PIF-backing:<\/strong> Saudi\u2019s PIF pledged to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/b8398abc-0b64-4e2f-9af3-c01ebf7a6223\/today:-egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-subsea-cable-factory-%2B-dekheila-port%25e2%2580%2599s-new-petrochemicals-facility\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">invest USD 100 mn<\/a> in AirAsia back in March, making it the biggest contributor to the airline\u2019s USD 226 mn fundraising target. The move is expected to give PIF\u2019s Riyadh Air some of AirAsia\u2019s many delivery slots in its orderbook, alleviating the Malaysian airline\u2019s financing strain while giving Riyadh Air planes needed for its 3Q 2025 launch.<\/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\/airbus\/\">Airbus<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/around-the-world\/\">AROUND THE WORLD<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n      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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>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 style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span 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