{"id":88416,"date":"2025-08-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=88416"},"modified":"2025-12-15T17:18:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:18:46","slug":"turkey-breaks-ground-on-224-km-railway-link-to-azerbaijans-nakhchivan","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/turkey-breaks-ground-on-224-km-railway-link-to-azerbaijans-nakhchivan\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey breaks ground on 224-km railway link to Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"88418\" 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=\"88418\">\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\/08\/25\/today-turkey-breaks-ground-on-its-azerbaijan-rail-link-latakia-investments-streamlined\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: Turkey breaks ground on its Azerbaijan rail link + Latakia investments streamlined                        <\/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\/08\/25\/today-turkey-breaks-ground-on-its-azerbaijan-rail-link-latakia-investments-streamlined\/\" 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, an update on the EU-US trade agreement\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- US, EU finalizes trade pact details: <\/strong>The US and the EU have finalized their trade agreement after months-long negotiations, setting a 15% tariff rate on most of the EU\u2019s products heading to the US. This applies to several sectoral products, including pharma, automotives, and semiconductors. Meanwhile, the EU is expected to move towards removing its current 10% duties on US industrial products, including on US-made cars.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>There\u2019s a catch\u2026 or two: <\/strong>European cars, which currently face 27.5% rates, will only see their tariffs reduced when and if the EU moves ahead with slashing its duties on \u201call US industrial goods.\u201d European steel and aluminum will also still face the 50% duties targeting the imports of the essential industrial products. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This story received a lot of attention from the int\u2019l press: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/autos-transportation\/us-eu-lock-trade-deal-us-official-sees-auto-tariff-relief-weeks-2025-08-21\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/us-eu-trade-trump-von-der-leyen-f49188375527cac6a4d458b49f641bab\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/newsletters\/2025-08-21\/us-eu-trade-deal-leaves-wine-and-spirits-industries-with-a-hangover\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/08\/21\/us-eu-trade-agreement-details.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/eu-frame-work-trade-deal-us-donald-trump-agreement\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Politico<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c14g8gk8vdlo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING TODAY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/app.glueup.com\/event\/apsc-august-2025-dubai-edition-142938\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders\u2019 Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> will open its doors<\/strong><strong> today <\/strong><strong>and run through until Friday, 29 August in Dubai<\/strong>. The conference will bring together global industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore AI innovation in procurement and supply chain efficiency, sustainability, and risk management.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a><strong> #1- <\/strong><strong>US <\/strong><strong>sanctions Iran-linked crude network: <\/strong>The Trump administration has issued sanctions on 13 entities and eight vessels operating in the UAE, China, Hong Kong, and the Marshall Islands, which it says are facilitating the trade of Iranian crude oil, according to statements <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.state.gov\/releases\/office-of-the-spokesperson\/2025\/08\/sanctions-on-irans-oil-network-to-further-impose-maximum-pressure-on-iran\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/home.treasury.gov\/news\/press-releases\/sb0229\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. One of the targeted firms is the UAE-based <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ozarkashipping.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ozarka Shipping<\/a>, which manages and operates two Antigua and Barbuda-flagged vessels, Victory Ari and Sondos, as well as the Gambia-flagged Katsuya.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More troubles in Iran\u2019s shipping world: <\/strong>A hacker group known as Lab-Dookhtegan claimed it disabled communications across Iran\u2019s fleet, affecting 39 tankers and 25 cargo ships, it reportedly told the diaspora-run outlet <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iranintl.com\/en\/202508226637\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Iran International<\/a>. The group said it disrupted the operations of the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) and the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) \u2014 both state-linked entities heavily involved in shipping Iranian crude.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The hackers also claim to have infiltrated <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.fanava.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Fanava Group<\/a><\/strong>, an Iranian IT and telecoms holding company, the diaspora-run Iranian outlet reports. This allegedly allowed the group to halt Falcon, a program central to Iran\u2019s fleet operation. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not the first time: <\/strong>Lab-Dookhtegan alleged it targeted 116 NITC and IRISL vessels in a similar attack earlier this year, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iranintl.com\/en\/202503182119\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Iran International<\/a> reported in March.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Oman <\/strong><strong>kickstarts OMR 12 mn road paving, linkage project:<\/strong> The Omani government is setting up internal road, paving, and linkage projects worth upwards of OMR 12 mn in Wilayat Al Mudhaibi of the North Al Sharqiyah Province, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/timesofoman.com\/article\/161978-internal-road-and-linkage-projects-worth-over-omr12mn-being-implemented-in-al-mudhaibi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Times of Oman<\/a> reports. The projects \u2014 spanning roughly 71 km \u2014 are part of an OMR 25.5 mn road infrastructure push in the province covering 145 km to improve connectivity and economic activities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u2026.and<\/strong> <strong>rolls out Sohar road development project: <\/strong>Oman\u2019s Transport, Communication, and Information Technology Ministry (MTCIT) has launched a tender to design and implement the 9km-long Sohar Link Dualization project in North Al Batinah Governorate, set to take place over an 18-month period, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mtcitoman\/posts\/pfbid036rVdC4mP4Q94o1hmqP41Nm2Bt3Ud3sVBhsJy9iLqF4jADhbmqSwPXvWLXzttVyJYl?rdid=oje42DR7W33XJ3sE#\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released last week. The project \u2014 which starts from the roundabout at Oasis Mall to the bridge linking to Al Batinah expressway \u2014 aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve road networks. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not the only project in North Al Batinah:<\/strong> Oman awarded an OMR 221k consultation service contract back in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/a88ed81a-2df8-4218-bb52-650691c2a4fa\/oman-awards-omr-101-mn-worth-of-contracts-for-project-upgrades\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">June<\/a> for the Shinas-Mahdah dual carriageway project in North Al Batinah and Al Buraimi governorates. Meanwhile, its OMR 40 mn Dibba fishing port project \u2014 connecting North Al Batinah and Musandam governorates \u2014 was reportedly 75% finished in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6dfa1fca-07d4-4bb8-a3d0-4b269beb01e4\/development-work-at-oman%25e2%2580%2599s-usd-104-mn-dibba-port-is-75%2525-complete\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">June 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#3- T<\/strong><strong>urkey<\/strong><strong> tightens the screws on Israeli-linked ships: <\/strong>Turkish port authorities have started \u2014 informally \u2014 demanding written pledges from shipping agents to ensure their vessels are not linked to Israel, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/turkish-ports-raise-new-barriers-israel-linked-ships-sources-say-2025-08-21\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported on Thursday, citing unnamed industry sources. Ships that are Israeli-flagged, managed, owned, arriving from, or heading to Israel will not be allowed to dock at ports throughout Turkey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>That\u2019s not all: <\/strong> The pledges must confirm that vessel owners, managers, and operators are not shipping cargo to Israel \u2014 including military equipment and hazardous shipments such as explosives and radioactive materials, the newswire said. Turkey-flagged ships are allegedly also banned from calling at Israeli ports, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-08-21\/turkey-tightens-israel-trade-ban-with-new-shipping-restrictions\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported on Thursday. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Turkey halted all trade with Israel in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f83c9fc4-a8cc-47f8-8f9e-6254a1aa6f91\/today:-etihad%25e2%2580%2599s-ipo-moves-forward-%2B-trade-wars-at-home-and-abroad\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">May 2024<\/a> \u2014 having reached USD 7 bn annually in 2023 \u2014 on the back of its refusal to allow Turkish aid airdrops into Gaza. However, trade between the two countries has not come to a total stop, Bloomberg said, citing local media \u2014 though Turkey has denied allegations that it used a loophole to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/middleeastmonitor\/posts\/turkiye-on-friday-denied-claims-that-it-had-exported-goods-worth-3937-million-to\/1133035188856509\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">s<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/middleeastmonitor\/posts\/turkiye-on-friday-denied-claims-that-it-had-exported-goods-worth-3937-million-to\/1133035188856509\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">hip USD 394 mn worth of ca<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/middleeastmonitor\/posts\/turkiye-on-friday-denied-claims-that-it-had-exported-goods-worth-3937-million-to\/1133035188856509\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">rgo<\/a> to Israel through third countries. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a><strong> #4-<\/strong> <strong>Boeing<\/strong><strong>, China near 500-jet order: <\/strong>US planemaker Boeing is making headway on an agreement that could see it sell as many as 500 aircraft to China, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-08-21\/boeing-is-said-in-talks-to-sell-as-many-as-500-planes-to-china\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources. The parties have not yet finalized the agreement terms \u2014 pending a defusal of trade tensions with the US, sources told the outlet. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The sale will reportedly play a key role in Washington and Beijing\u2019s long-term trade negotiations.<\/strong> Both sides agreed to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/c1d9754d-93e7-4abd-bdd5-13ab2576fb6f\/today:-nakilat-shops-for-syndicated-loan-%2B-etihad-rail-eyed-for-kenya-project\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">renew<\/a> their <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\">tariff truce<\/a> for another 90 days last week, keeping US levies at 30% and China\u2019s tariffs at 10%. A successful trade pact also hinges upon a bilateral agreement regarding hot-button issues such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e06032df-f513-4718-8888-8decd6a31e9d\/beijing-warns-local-firms-against-nvidia%25e2%2580%2599s-h20-chips\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">microchips and rare earth minerals<\/a>, the sources 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\">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 went slightly up this morning after a Ukraine attack on Russian energy <\/strong><strong>sites raised concerns over tightening supplies<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-prices-climb-after-ukraine-attacks-hit-russian-energy-sites-2025-08-25\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures rose by USD 0.03 to reach USD 67.76 \/ bbl by 03.42 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) increased USD 0.07 to trade at USD 63.73 \/ bbl. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- Saudi is ramping up refined products exports, which rose<\/strong><strong> by 148k barrels per day <\/strong><strong>(bbl \/ d) to some 1.48<\/strong><strong> mn bbl \/ d in 2Q<\/strong>, the highest since 2Q 2022, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mees.com\/2025\/8\/22\/refining-petrochemicals\/saudi-refined-products-exports-soar-amid-high-margins\/68f857e0-7f57-11f0-85b0-65537d418fb6\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mees<\/a> reports. Crude output averaged 9.31 mn bbl \/ d in 2Q \u2014 the highest since 2Q 2023 \u2014 and refining runs hit 2.71 mn bbl \/ d. Crude exports also edged up to some 6 mn bbl \/ d in 2Q, bucking the usual summer dip thanks to higher runs and more supply availability. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Less burn, more exports:<\/strong> A 6% y-o-y increase in Aramco\u2019s gas output and expanded renewables capacity helped trim local oil burn for power and desalination by 6.3% in 1H, even as electricity demand grew 10%. Oil burn averaged 1.25 mn bbl \/ d in June, the lowest June figure since 2021, putting Saudi on track for its first annual oil burn decline since 2021 \u2014 and potentially the first time volumes dip below 1 mn bbl \/ d since 2019. <\/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 2.7%<\/a> to 1,944 points on Friday, buoyed by increases across all segments. The capesize gained 3.3% to 2,793 points, while the panamax index increased 3% to 1,770 points. The smaller supramax index went up by 1.4% to 1,424 points.<\/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 4% to USD 2,250 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 market turbulence driven by the ongoing US tariffs\u2019 bonanza since April. The container forecaster projects the supply-demand balance to fall in 2H 2025, causing spot rates to fall further.<\/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>#1- Global FLNG capacity is set to quadruple by 2035:<\/strong> Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) capacity will reach some 42 mn tons per annum (mtpa) by 2030 and 55 mtpa by 2035, nearly four times the 14.1 mtpa recorded last year, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rystadenergy.com\/news\/global-flng-capacity-to-triple-2030\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Rystad Energy<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Cheaper, flexible, and mobile:<\/strong> Developers are leaning on FLNG units as a cost-efficient alternative to onshore facilities, with prices ranging between USD 500-640 per ton. FLNGs are also versatile across deepwater and can be relocated or sold to hedge against project delay. FLNG projects can be delivered faster than onshore facilities, supporting quicker final investment decisions and execution. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SOUND SMART- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/maritime-executive.com\/blog\/classification-of-flngs-and-fsrus-requires-flexibility\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">FLNGs<\/a><\/strong><strong> produce, while FSRUs consume.<\/strong> The former process and liquefy gas offshore for export, while the floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) store imported cargoes and regasify them for domestic grids. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Oman\u2019s total foreign trade fell 9.5% to OMR <\/strong><strong>11.5 bn (USD 30 bn) in<\/strong> <strong>1H 2025<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agbi.com\/trade\/2025\/08\/omans-foreign-trade-falls-despite-non-oil-exports-rising\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AGBI<\/a> reported on Thursday, citing data from the country\u2019s National Center for Statistics and Information. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The breakdown: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Omani oil and gas exports<\/strong> <strong>dropped 16.5%<\/strong> y-o-y to OMR 7.3 bn (USD 19.2 bn) in the six-month period, while non-oil exports grew 9.1% y-o-y to OMR 3.3 bn; <\/li>\n<li><strong>Total 1H imports<\/strong> <strong>went up 5% <\/strong>y-o-y to OMR 8.5 bn, with transport equipment making up 26% of the total;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Re-exports<\/strong> <strong>decreased 5%<\/strong> to OMR 815 mn during the period, due to low transhipment of transport equipment and mineral products. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Traceable <\/strong><strong>calls at Syrian ports surged<\/strong><strong> 338% y-o-y in July 2025<\/strong>, on the back of a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4dbaccb7-dc9d-4240-8638-c91794411c5f\/today:-flynas-ipo-priced-at-top-of-range-%2B-shipbuilding-updates-from-uae\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">US- and EU-led push<\/a> to lift sanctions on Syria earlier this year, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lloydslist.com\/LL1154580\/Massive-increase-in-calls-at-Syrian-ports-seen-after-sanctions-lifted\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Lloyd\u2019s List<\/a> reported last week. 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The forum will host global industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss Syria's most urgent rebuilding needs \u2014 and attract investments \u2014 across key sectors including education, energy, housing, smart cities, ports, and metro systems.<\/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\"><strong>Oman will host <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transportevents.com\/product\/transport-middle-east-2025\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Transport Middle East<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Monday, 1 September until Wednesday, 3 September <\/strong>in Salalah. The conference will host 35 international speakers and over 50 exhibitors from the maritime sector to discuss global transportation and logistics. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saudi Arabia will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudi-smic.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sustainable Maritime Industry Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Wednesday, 3 <\/strong><strong>and Thursday, 4 September <\/strong>in Jeddah. The event is set to gather over 60 speakers and more than 3k participants to discuss maritime decarbonization, digital transformation, regulatory frameworks, capacity building, and sustainable practices.<\/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\"><strong>Algeria will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/2025.iatf.africa\/newfront\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Intra-African Trade Fair<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Thursday, 4 September until Wednesday, 10 September<\/strong> in Algiers. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/turkey-breaks-ground-rail-line-azerbaijans-nakhchivan-2025-08-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported on Friday. The 224-km rail line will connect Turkey\u2019s eastern provinces, Kars and I\u011fd\u0131r, through the Dilucu border crossing to Azerbaijan\u2019s Nakhchivan. No investment ticket or project timeline was disclosed. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>The project will feature an electrified, double-track railway capable of moving 15 mn tons of cargo and 5.5 mn passengers annually, the Turkish outlet <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.com.tr\/tr\/ekonomi\/bakan-uraloglu-sadece-turkiyenin-degil-tum-guney-kafkasyanin-ve-avrasyanin-gelecegine-damga-vuruyoruz\/3666309\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Anadolu<\/a> reported last week. Construction works will also include extensive tunnels and bridges to install the rail amid the irregular terrain that characterizes the region. The connection is set to boost energy exports in the South Caucasus and bolster economic ties between Armenia and Azerbaijan. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Seizing the moment: <\/strong>Turkey is benefiting from progress on the Armenia-Azerbaijan logistics corridor, after the two historic rivals signed a Washington-brokered peace accord <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/12124bf6-189c-4bb9-8616-af948703b757\/today:-egypt-to-double-its-import-of-israeli-gas-%2B-damascus-secures-developers-for-damascus-airport-upgrade\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this month<\/a>. Once developed, the Zangezur Corridor \u2014 now named the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity \u2014 will provide a direct link between Europe and the regions of Central Asia and South Caucasus, bypassing both Russia and Iran as transit hubs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Footing the bill: <\/strong>Ankara clinched EUR 2.4 bn in green financing for the railway project last month, according to Reuters. A consortium of lenders provided the funds, including Japan's MUFG Bank, Swedish export credit agency EKN, Austria's OeKB, and a subsidiary of the Islamic Development Bank. Meanwhile, Turkey expects to generate TRY 147.6 bn (USD 3.6 bn) from the Zangezur Corridor over 30 years, Anadolu said, citing Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uralo\u011flu.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Trade in numbers: <\/strong>Azerbaijan\u2019s exports to Turkey reached around USD 5.9 bn in 2023, with gas comprising some USD 3.7 bn of the exported goods, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oec.world\/en\/profile\/bilateral-country\/aze\/partner\/tur#bespoke-title-474\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Observatory of Economic Complexity<\/a>. 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The move follows an agreement reached last week in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/presidencysyr\/posts\/pfbid0raTroRdDkYARywq1gx4ZEmJxAr7GEpx6s3SwJyk87nDD2UakxLHLiMgzFvjuV3wZl\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">meeting<\/a> between Syrian premier Ahmed Al Sharaa and CEO and Chairman Rodolphe Saad\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where\u2019s the money going? <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expanding the container terminal\u2019s capacity to handle over 1 mn TEUs per year;<\/li>\n<li>Digitizing port functions, including cargo handling;<\/li>\n<li>Revamping infrastructure to accommodate larger vessels with 16-meter drafts;<\/li>\n<li>Integrating rail and road links; <\/li>\n<li>Establishing and operating new dry ports elsewhere in Syria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- CMA CGM agreed to invest <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/13d68586-01c7-46f7-a6e2-9f4df6332794\/cma-cgm-to-invest-eur-230-mn-in-syria%25e2%2580%2599s-latakia-port\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">EUR 230 mn<\/a><\/strong><strong> to upgrade the Syrian port earlier<\/strong><strong> this year<\/strong>, committing EUR 30 mn for the first year of its 30-year concession. CMA will also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f188adc6-9136-4b5c-88fa-2c966cb10924\/cma-cgm-to-develop-dry-ports-in-syrian,-jordanian-freezones\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">develop and operate dry ports<\/a> in both the Syrian-Jordanian Joint Freezone and the Adra freezone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>That\u2019s not all in Syria: <\/strong>Beyond CMA CGM\u2019s moves, more projects and investments across Syria\u2019s logistics sectors are lining up, with a pipeline that includes the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/7ae78a13-8685-4350-9187-1a21a49e69b1\/dp-world-to-invest-in-tartus-port-under-30-year-agreement\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(USD 800 mn<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/7ae78a13-8685-4350-9187-1a21a49e69b1\/dp-world-to-invest-in-tartus-port-under-30-year-agreement\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><strong>commitment from DP World<\/strong> to redevelop Tartus Port under a build-operate-transfer model;<\/li>\n<li><strong>A <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4b327690-c873-48e1-9d5c-4ef0ed7d026c\/qatar-us-turkish-consortium-to-overhaul%253cmark%253e-damascus%253c%2Fmark%253e-int%25e2%2580%2599l%253cmark%253e-airport%253c%2Fmark%253e-for-usd-4-bn\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 4 bn<\/a><\/strong><strong> investment<\/strong> <strong>to develop Damascus International Airport<\/strong> by a Qatar-US-Turkey consortium;<\/li>\n<li><strong>A spate of Turkish investments<\/strong> in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e6ab3e6f-8f8f-4b30-8d88-762cc940dad6\/turkey-to-establish-industrial-zones-in-syria-to-revive-trade,-economy\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">industrial zones<\/a> for SMEs across the country;<\/li>\n<li><strong>A <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/56c00dd8-ae85-4e25-81ec-6db94e7ba94e\/syria-to-set-up-two-freezones-%2B-dry-port-in-idlib\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">freezone in Turkey-bordering Idlib<\/a><\/strong> currently under development, spanning 1.1 mn sqm area and including a dry port;<\/li>\n<li><strong>A <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ba3ac06c-a104-4b7b-b4cb-74b4b29fbf44\/zone-and%253cmark%253e-ports%253c%2Fmark%253e-updates-from-syria,-the-uae,-and-egypt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 374.3k<\/a><\/strong><strong> tender to upgrade Al Muslimiyah freezone<\/strong> in Aleppo Governorate, launched earlier this year;<\/li>\n<li><strong>An automotive-focused freezone is also said to be in the works<\/strong>, though no further details were disclosed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/cma-cgm\/\">CMA CGM<\/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\/syria\/\">Syria<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        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href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/carsten-n%C3%B8rland\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><strong>) as chief <\/strong><strong>commercial officer<\/strong>, the firm said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/adairports_we-are-pleased-to-welcome-carsten-n%C3%B8rland-activity-7364221131312025601-YJ3d\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAECGRDUBHEJxU_12ypcWhtFbUb7ztXVT0mY\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">post on LinkedIn<\/a>. N\u00f8rland was most recently CEO of German-Danish ferry operator Scandlines and earlier held senior roles at Royal Unibrew and Copenhagen Airport. In his new role, he will oversee commercial operations spanning route development, retail, dutyfree, F&B, property management, and partnerships, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/people-in-the-news\/abu-dhabi-airports-appoints-carsten-norland-as-chief-commercial-officer-fguyhcid\" 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>#2- <\/strong><strong>Saudi <\/strong><strong>Arabia\u2019s Transport and Logistics Services Ministry (MOTLS) has appointed Mousa Albargi (<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sa.linkedin.com\/in\/mousa-albargi-30274034\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><strong>) as logistics services<\/strong><strong> deputy minister<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ae.linkedin.com\/posts\/ministry-of-transport-saudi-arabia_%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D9%82%D9%84%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%AF%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%88%D8%AC%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%A9-activity-7363463583604629504-WKme\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Albargi has over 25 years of leadership experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, procurement, strategy, private-sector enablement, vendor management, and strategic sourcing. 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Under an MoU, the two will seek to boost Japanese companies\u2019 presence in the region, with initial efforts targeting improving supply chains, commodities and food products distribution, as well as fleet and logistics operations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong><strong> DP World currently operates in 48 African countries.<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6f5fea43-2e0b-48c4-b36d-956c70323f60\/dp-world-eyes-usd-3-bn-in-port-investments-in-africa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Last year<\/a>, the logistics company earmarked USD 3 bn for new port infrastructure in the continent, partnered with the UK government to develop DR Congo\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/1af52543-af14-4e90-83b4-eb9ea5ed226d\/uk-commits-usd-35-mn-to%253cmark%253e-congo%253c%2Fmark%253e%25e2%2580%2599s-first-deep-sea-container-port-with-dp-world\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">first deep-sea container port<\/a>, and got the greenlight from Mozambique\u2019s government to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expand the Maputo port<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Kemet mulls Egypt, Tanzania plants: <\/strong>Edible oil manufacturer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Kemet-Logistics-Export-Import-and-Commercial-Agencies-61561858804395\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Kemet Logistics<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Kemet-Logistics-Export-Import-and-Commercial-Agencies-61561858804395\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Export Import<\/a> plans to establish two factories with combined investments of USD 5 mn over the coming two years, one in Egypt and one in Tanzania, Commercial Director Younes Gomaa told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alborsaanews.com\/2025\/08\/23\/1910076\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Borsa<\/a>. Each of the factories will have a daily production capacity of 200 tons, 30% of which will be earmarked for exports. The plants will produce pure sunflower oil and soybean oil.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Iran <\/strong><strong>and Armenia have slashed tariffs on 87% of bilaterally traded goods<\/strong>, bolstering Tehran\u2019s trade ties with the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eaeunion.org\/?lang=en#about\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Eurasian Economic Union<\/a> (EAEU), <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tehrantimes.com\/news\/516992\/Iran-Armenia-slash-tariffs-as-trade-pact-deepens-under-Eurasia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tehran Times<\/a> reported last week, citing Iran\u2019s Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister Seyed Mohammad Atabak. Iran was recently recognized as a permanent observer in the EAEU \u2014 of which Armenia is a member \u2014 amid efforts by Tehran to expand a preferential trade pact with the bloc, the outlet 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\">CARGO- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- SolitAir kicks off air cargo operations in mainland China: <\/strong>Dubai-based cargo carrier SolitAir launched direct flights from its logistics facility at Al Maktoum International Airport to China\u2019s industrial city of \u00dcr\u00fcmqi, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/solitair-launches-operations-to-mainland-china-with-inaugural-flight-to-urumqi-gthli5gb\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> published on Thursday. The move marks its first direct route into mainland China \u2014 providing faster transit for time-sensitive cargo such as electronics, pharma products, fashion goods, and perishables. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT-<\/strong> China is the UAE\u2019s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade exceeding USD 102 bn in 2024, the press release says. \u00dcr\u00fcmqi is positioned as a logistics gateway to Central Asia and is located near key points on China\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6923761b-b089-4310-961c-9296b7eb77d6\/%25d9%2587%25d8%25b0%25d8%25a7-%25d8%25a7%25d9%2584%25d8%25b5%25d8%25a8%25d8%25a7%25d8%25ad:-%25d8%25a5%25d9%2583%25d8%25b3-%25d8%25a5%25d9%258a%25d9%2587-%25d8%25a2%25d9%258a-%25d9%2581%25d9%258a-%25d9%2585%25d8%25ad%25d8%25a7%25d8%25af%25d8%25ab%25d8%25a7%25d8%25aa-%25d9%2585%25d8%25b9-%25d8%25ac%25d9%258a-42-%25d9%2584%25d8%25aa%25d8%25a3%25d8%25ac%25d9%258a%25d8%25b1-%25d9%2585%25d8%25b1%25d8%25a7%25d9%2583%25d8%25b2-%25d8%25a8%25d9%258a%25d8%25a7%25d9%2586%25d8%25a7%25d8%25aa-%2B-%25d8%25aa%25d8%25b9%25d8%25b0%25d8%25b1-%25d8%25a7%25d9%2584%25d9%2588%25d8%25b5%25d9%2588%25d9%2584-%25d8%25a5%25d9%2584%25d9%2589-%25d8%25b1%25d9%2582%25d8%25a7%25d9%2582%25d8%25a7%25d8%25aa-%25d8%25a5%25d9%2586%25d9%2581%25d9%258a%25d8%25af%25d9%258a%25d8%25a7%25d8%259f\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Belt and Road Initiative<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Etihad Cargo increases belly-hold capacity with updated winter schedule: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">Etihad Airways\u2019 cargo arm Etihad Cargo has added new destinations to its winter flight schedule, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/etihad-cargo-strengthens-connectivity-with-expanded-winter-belly-hold-capacity-qdkggurq\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> published on Thursday. The carrier is launching new routes to Hong Kong, Hanoi, and Taipei, and increasing the frequency of its services to Lisbon, Warsaw, Atlanta, Bangkok, and Manchester.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Also in the pipeline: <\/strong>Between November 2025 and March 2026, Etihad Airways plans to gradually launch passenger flights to 16 new destinations \u2014 including Addis Ababa, Algiers, and Bucharest \u2014 with the aim of increasing its belly-hold capacity on more than 1k weekly flights. Increasing passenger flight destinations will strengthen the airline\u2019s presence in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, the statement says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">AVIATION- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Iraq<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong><strong>Lebanese firm<\/strong><strong> ink ground-handling agreement: <\/strong>The Iraqi Airports Administration Directorate inked a contract with Lebanese air transport firm Charter for ground handling services at Basra International Airport, after the agreement with the previous local services provider expired, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shafaq.com\/en\/Economy\/Basrah-Airport-shifts-ground-services-to-Lebanese-company\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Shafaq News<\/a> reported on Wednesday. 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wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/8\/.583c22de-1085-4a47-8fb1-2e343d512081.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>APM Terminals to inject <\/strong><strong>USD 1 bn<\/strong><strong> into India\u2019s ports:<\/strong> Maersk subsidiary APM Terminals has inked an MoU with India\u2019s Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board to invest USD 1 bn into modernizing the country\u2019s ports and terminals \u2014 with plans to establish a joint working committee for the project by 3Q 2025, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apmterminals.com\/en\/news\/news-releases\/2025\/250822-andhra-pradesh-logistics-hub-for-east-india\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Friday. APM will provide expertise on development plans, infrastructure design, and sustainable port operations through the use of low-emission tech and energy-efficient cargo handling systems. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>APM Terminals already operates two ports in India, including Amreli District\u2019s Gujarat Pipavav private port and Gateway Terminals India at Maharashtra JNPA Port. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>APM has footprints in the region: <\/strong>Oman\u2019s APM Terminals-operated Salalah Port completed a USD 300 mn expansion <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/1c3693f5-4fd8-40d0-89b4-5ca19836c8b4\/oman%25e2%2580%2599s-usd-300-mn-salalah-port-expansion-is-complete\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">project in February<\/a> \u2014 growing the port's container capacity to 6.5 mn TEUs, upgrading all six berths, and expanding the port\u2019s yard. The Maersk subsidiary also inked <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/de75451a-68ee-48ff-aeed-4d0c8f89af55\/msc-acquires-49%2525-stake-in-marsa-maroc%25e2%2580%2599s-eastern-container-terminal-at-morocco%25e2%2580%2599s-nwm-port\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a letter of intent<\/a> with Bahrain to upgrade infrastructure at the APM Terminals-operated Khalifa bin Salman Port. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Blackstone <\/strong><strong>has raised the debt facility <\/strong><strong>of<\/strong><strong> Aligned Data Centers \u2014 in which the UAE\u2019s Mubadala has a <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mubadala.com\/en\/news\/mubadala-invests-in-aligned-data-centers-a-pan-american-data-center-company\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">minority<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mubadala.com\/en\/news\/mubadala-invests-in-aligned-data-centers-a-pan-american-data-center-company\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">stake<\/a><\/strong><strong> \u2014 to more than USD 1 bn<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-08-21\/blackstone-lifts-debt-for-aligned-data-center-to-over-1-billion\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported last week. The alternative investment outfit is providing senior secured debt to support Aligned\u2019s data center build-out \u2014 expected to add an extra 5 GW of data center capacity across its operations in North and South America. Blackstone\u2019s move follows a USD 600 mn investment it deployed last March to back an 80 MW project in the US.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/around-the-world\/\">AROUND THE WORLD<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/data-centers\/\">DATA CENTERS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/india\/\">India<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">AUGUST<\/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>25-29 August (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.glueup.com\/event\/apsc-august-2025-dubai-edition-142938\/\" style=\"\">Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders\u2019 Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>31 August (Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test.mtcit.gov.om\/media-4\/events-competitions-10\/event-81\/the-gulf-green-mobility-forum-in-salalah-129\" style=\"\">GCC Forum for Green Mobility<\/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 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>1-2 September (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adamsuniversal.co.uk\/rdf-bahraini\" style=\"\">Syria Recovery and Investment Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Manama, Bahrain<\/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>15 September (Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logisticsmiddleeast.com\/logisticsleaderssaudi2025\" style=\"\">Logistics Leaders Saudi 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, KSA<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-16 (Monday-Tuesday) September: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartportstransformation.com\/\" style=\"\">Smart Ports and Logistics Transformation Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah, KSA<\/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>23 September (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradewinds.events\/website\/15065\/home\/\" style=\"\">TradeWinds Shipowners Forum Greece 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Athens, Greece<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24 September (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adamsuniversal.co.uk\/rdf-abu-dhabi\" style=\"\">Syria Recovery & Investment 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>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;\">. <\/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 and Logistics Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-8 October (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimecyprus.dms.gov.cy\/\" style=\"\">Maritime Cyprus Conference 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Limassol, Cyprus.<\/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 and 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>15 October (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtreview.com\/events\/mena\/gtr-egypt-2025-cairo\/\" style=\"\">Global Trade Review<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo, Egypt<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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>9-11 November (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trans-mea.com\/\" style=\"\">TransMea Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Cairo, Egypt<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17-21 November (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaiairshow.aero\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Airshow<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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=\"\">World Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Summit & Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">DECEMBER<\/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>9-10 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/morocco.railmeetings.com\/en\/\" style=\"\">Rail Industry Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, El Jadida, Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16-17 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalairportsforum.com\" style=\"\">Saudi Airport Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JANUARY 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>19-23 January (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/meetings\/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2026\/\" style=\"\">World 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