{"id":88880,"date":"2025-09-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=88880"},"modified":"2025-12-15T17:26:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:26:30","slug":"iraq-taps-ifc-to-back-usd-620-mn-in-ports-energy-projects","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/issues\/iraq-taps-ifc-to-back-usd-620-mn-in-ports-energy-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Iraq taps IFC to back USD 620 mn in ports + energy projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"88882\" 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=\"88882\">\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\/09\/15\/today-iraq-turns-to-ifc-for-support-on-ports-energy-investments\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: Iraq turns to IFC for support on ports, energy investments                        <\/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\/09\/15\/today-iraq-turns-to-ifc-for-support-on-ports-energy-investments\/\" 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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Let\u2019s get the ball rolling. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING TODAY-<\/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>#1- <\/strong><strong>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/smartportstransformation.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Ports and Logistics Transformation Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> is opening its doors today until tomorrow<\/strong> in Jeddah. The summit will host over 40 global and local speakers, industry experts, and policymakers to explore smart port solutions, port operations, and logistics within Saudi Arabia.<\/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>#2-<\/strong> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lisw.com\/#tickets\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">London International Shipping Week<\/a><\/strong><strong> will kick off today and run through until Friday, 19 September<\/strong> in London. The cluster event brings together hundreds of maritime industry decision-makers and government officials to network and discuss key issues facing the industry. The week-long event will host over 350 functions \u2014 including its flagship conference hosted by the International Maritime Organization on Wednesday, 17 September. <\/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>Regional players are hosting some of the week\u2019s events:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oman\u2019s Sohar Port and Freezone<\/strong> will <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lisw.com\/organiser\/sohar-port-and-freezone\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">showcase<\/a> Oman\u2019s strengths as a globally integrated maritime hotspot tomorrow;<\/li>\n<li><strong>KSA\u2019s Mawani<\/strong> will also host <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lisw.com\/event\/networking-session-by-saudi-ports-authority-mawani\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Set Sail to Saudi Arabia<\/a> tomorrow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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> <\/strong><strong>#1- Egypt is looking to launch a new Ro-Ro shipping line with Germany in 1Q 2026 <\/strong>\u2014 spearheaded by the Egyptian-German Joint Navigation Committee, according to documents seen by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=772151415573777&set=a.142260341896224\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business.<\/a> The new line is poised to transport trucks loaded with goods \u2014 primarily agricultural products, heavy vehicles, and machinery \u2014 via dedicated Ro-Ro vessels. The committee is currently in discussions to lay out the logistics details related to the new route. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- Egypt\u2019s been doubling down on its Ro-Ro lines: <\/strong>Egypt is working on launching Ro-Ro <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/e147d46a-8444-4ee9-9b5a-9ed6d0fda567\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">services with Saudi Arabia and Turkey<\/a> before the end of 2025. This comes after the Ro-Ro line connecting <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/3d9e388f-93bc-4237-afb4-b6b292f5466a\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Damietta Port with Italy\u2019s Port of Trieste<\/a> started operating in late 2024, reducing the time to send goods between the two ports to two and a half days, down from six.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong><\/strong> <strong>#2-<\/strong> <strong>Are cargo UAV deliveries coming to UAE next year? <\/strong>Abu Dhabi-based drone manufacturer Lodd Autonomous is set to launch unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) parcel and cargo deliveries by 2H 2026 \u2014 with the first test flight scheduled in November, CEO Rashid Matar Al Manai told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/business\/aviation\/abu-dhabi-lodd-drone-based-cargo-deliveries-2026?_refresh=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Khaleej Times<\/a> on Friday. The firm \u2014 which wrapped its first pilot delivery <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/834713cb-00de-406b-a615-98f4492edadb\/today:-world-bank-backs-iraq%25e2%2580%2599s-rail,-recovery-efforts-in-lebanon-%2B-syria\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in June<\/a> \u2014 said then it was working with regulators and industry partners to hone in on procedures, consolidate regulatory compliance, and collect operational insights<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On the cards:<\/strong> The firm\u2019s flagship product \u2014 named the Hili \u2014 has a carrying capacity of up to 250 kg over a 300-km range, at a speed of 180 km\/h. The firm will operate similar to the typical airline business model and is open to selling UAVs or leasing them \u201cdepending on the buyer demand,\u201d Manai said. Lodd aims to offer the delivery services at a \u201cfraction of the cost\u201d of the current market and is currently in talks with customers both locally and internationally, Manai added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The <\/strong><strong>region\u2019s latest drone craze:<\/strong> Dubai kicked off drone deliveries late last year in Dubai Silicon Oasis with the first order from the Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai. Omani AI and drone services company Esbaar is set to launch cargo delivery using drones by the end of the year, with a payload of up to 700 kg. The Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation also gave the green light in January for US delivery drone firm Matternet to launch its M2 drone in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Canadian, Chinese firms eye food logistics hub in Egypt: <\/strong>Canadian logistics service company IMGS Group and Chinese agriculture and food solutions provider Famsun are mulling opening a global food logistics center in Egypt, according to a Suez Canal Authority <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid0qiZxDZpYC82hFP94LaLJCS1pCnSSsAcNJmkt6f7wKVVo6hz3S92zDSdDvtyLZx4El\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The project \u2014 to be in partnership with the authority \u2014 would be situated in Port Fouad and support the country\u2019s food security. A cooperation protocol to begin developing the project will soon be signed, according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>Adnoc <\/strong><strong>consolidates listed assets under XRG:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) transferred its equity stakes in Adnoc Distribution, Adnoc Gas, and Adnoc Logistics and Services to its wholly owned subsidiary XRG, according to an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/9\/699.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ADX disclosure (pdf)<\/a> released on Thursday. The share transfer of Adnoc Drilling will follow pending regulatory approvals, the company said, adding that the move will not affect the operations, dividend policies, or strategies of the companies involved.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT-<\/strong> The transfers are part of Adnoc\u2019s strategy to consolidate its listed holdings under XRG, the international energy investment arm it launched <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/caab9352-d19d-4c4a-a14e-3cd5837a1d25\/adnoc-launches%253cmark%253e-xrg%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-invest-in-low-carbon-energy-and-chemicals\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in 2024<\/a>. XRG manages some USD 80 bn in assets and is looking to double that figure over the next decade under a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/4c7f9522-c8fb-4161-874d-eb71e33f32b8\/%253cmark%253exrg%253c%2Fmark%253e-goes-global-under-five-year-plan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">five<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/4c7f9522-c8fb-4161-874d-eb71e33f32b8\/%253cmark%253exrg%253c%2Fmark%253e-goes-global-under-five-year-plan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">-<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/4c7f9522-c8fb-4161-874d-eb71e33f32b8\/%253cmark%253exrg%253c%2Fmark%253e-goes-global-under-five-year-plan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">year plan<\/a> \u2014 including planned acquisitions of Germany\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/5c9ce4a7-a69f-4c8d-8182-04e28d3fb2e2\/another-hiccup-in-adnoc%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-covestro%253c%2Fmark%253e-takeover-%2B-opec%2B-to-weigh-another-supply-hike-on-sunday%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Covestro<\/a> and Australia\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/53b34364-0770-4c56-8f8c-6497fcb8e3d5\/red-sea-cables-severed,-causing-internet-service-disruptions\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Santos<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More transfers ahead: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/311fdc7f-b3e5-4197-bfb0-344213c67f21\/this-morning:-to-fire-or-not-to-fire-jay-powell%3F-%2B-local-airlines-act-fast-to-fill-gap-left-by-wizz-air\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">In<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/311fdc7f-b3e5-4197-bfb0-344213c67f21\/this-morning:-to-fire-or-not-to-fire-jay-powell%3F-%2B-local-airlines-act-fast-to-fill-gap-left-by-wizz-air\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">July<\/a>, Adnoc said it would shift its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a018d651-e120-4aa7-9039-d221628ca749\/adnoc-acquires-24.9%2525-stake-in-austrian%253cmark%253e-omv%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">24.<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a018d651-e120-4aa7-9039-d221628ca749\/adnoc-acquires-24.9%2525-stake-in-austrian%253cmark%253e-omv%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">9<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/a018d651-e120-4aa7-9039-d221628ca749\/adnoc-acquires-24.9%2525-stake-in-austrian%253cmark%253e-omv%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">% stake in Austria\u2019s OMV<\/a> to XRG. The unit is also set to hold a 46.9% stake in Borouge Group International once the <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\">planned merger of Borouge, Borealis, and Nova Chemicals<\/a> is completed. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- <\/strong><strong>US <\/strong><strong>slams Emirati shipping player with sanctions: <\/strong>Washington\u2019s latest anti-Houthi sanctions wave has struck Dubai-based shipping outfit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tybaships.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyba Ship Management<\/a>, according to a US Treasury Department <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/home.treasury.gov\/news\/press-releases\/sb0243\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> published on Thursday. The US government alleges that the company sponsors and materially aids Yemen\u2019s Houthis, claiming that its owner Muhammad Al Sunaydar is a Houthi-linked businessman.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Latest on Houthi sanctions: <\/strong>The US Treasury Department <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/b4d2b5c8-62ef-46da-bb06-21a050126418\/today:-egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-first-vehicle-terminal-lands-in-east-port-said-%2B-gwc,-nmdc-energy-post-2q-earnings\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sanctioned<\/a> two individuals and five firms from the UAE and Yemen for allegedly smuggling imported petroleum into Houthi-controlled areas earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>#6- <\/strong><strong> EU to consider partial trade halt with Israel: <\/strong>The European Commission is set to consider a proposal for a partial halt of its trade agreement with Israel amid growing frustration over Israel\u2019s unabated conduct in Gaza, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/eu-commission-chief-propose-new-measures-targeting-israel-2025-09-10\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported on Wednesday, citing an announcement by European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. It remains unclear how far the partial trade halt would go. The package will also propose sanctions on \u201cextremist ministers and on violent settlers,\u201d von der Leyen said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>European Union (EU) member states have <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/europe\/eu-ministers-split-over-gaza-copenhagen-meeting-2025-08-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">been divided<\/a><\/strong><strong> over Israel\u2019s war in Gaza<\/strong>, with some countries pressuring the bloc to take action and suspend dealings with Israel, but not all members agree. A majority vote is needed for the sanctions to pass. EU goods accounted for 32% of Israel\u2019s total trade in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/policy.trade.ec.europa.eu\/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region\/countries-and-regions\/israel_en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2024<\/a>, while total bilateral trade reached EUR 43 bn the same year. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Other <\/strong><strong>members <\/strong><strong>did it first:<\/strong> Both <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/6bd9df5a-93c1-416f-b64a-73b6aa312ab2\/today:-dp-world-secures-another-canada-project-%2B-mubadala-to-trime-its-du-stake\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Spain<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/live\/2025\/sep\/02\/middle-east-crisis-israel-gaza-palestine-un-belgium-live-news-updates\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Belgium<\/a> announced sweeping measures against Israel, including an arms embargo and entry bans for Israeli citizens linked to human rights violations and genocidal conduct. The pair has also suspended imports of all goods hailing from Israeli settlements. <\/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 up this morning<\/strong><strong> amid concerns of tightened Russian supply after <\/strong><strong>Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-extends-gains-after-attacks-russian-energy-facilities-2025-09-15\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures increased by USD 0.36 to reach USD 67.35 \/ bbl by 06.32 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained USD 0.36 to trade at USD 63.05 \/ bbl. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Forecast updates from IEA: <\/strong>The International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised its forecast for global oil demand growth for this year to 740k bbl \/ d, up from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2e7b95c5-96c9-4a23-844b-5785caaf1e9d\/today:-turkish-tunnels-get-usd-1.8-bn-backing-%2B-sailun-to-set-up-1-usd-bn-tires-plant-in-egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-teda\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">680k<\/a> previously, according to the agency\u2019s latest monthly <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/oil-market-report-september-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">oil market report<\/a>. The agency left its 2026 outlook unchanged at 700k bbl \/ d. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The agency now expects global crude supply to rise by 2.7 mn bbl \/ d to 105.8 mn bbl \/ d this yea<\/strong>r \u2014 compared with a prior forecast of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/2e7b95c5-96c9-4a23-844b-5785caaf1e9d\/today:-turkish-tunnels-get-usd-1.8-bn-backing-%2B-sailun-to-set-up-1-usd-bn-tires-plant-in-egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-teda\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2.5 mn bbl\/d rise<\/a> \u2014 and by 2.1 mn bbl \/d to 107.9 mn bbl \/ d next year. Net Opec+ output growth from October will come in at just <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbcarabia.com\/142657\/2025\/11\/09\/%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A3%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%83+..%D9%88%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%B9-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%82%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%A7-%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B7-%D9%81%D9%8A-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">40k bbl \/ d<\/a> \u2014 well below the group\u2019s official 137k bbl \/ d quota hike \u2014 due to capacity constraints among some members.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, Opec kept its forecast unchanged in its September <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/9\/702.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">oil market report (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><strong>. <\/strong>The cartel still expects global oil demand to grow by 1.3 mn bbl \/ d in 2025 and 1.4 mn bbl \/ d in 2026, with non-Opec supply expected to add 0.8 mn bbl \/ d in 2025 and 0.6 mn bbl \/ d next year. Demand for Opec+ crude is forecast at 42.5 mn bbl \/ d in 2025 and to 43.1 mn bbl \/ d in 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Opec+ <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/0195cfde-fc35-44ac-a849-8a4ea7e9fa19\/today:-helios-eyes-stake-in-telecom-egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-data-center-unit-%2B-emirates-new-financing\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">approved<\/a> a production hike for an additional 137k bbl \/ d from October through September 2026, fast-tracking the return of 1.65 mn bbl \/ d that was previously set to stay offline until end-2026. But most members are already pumping at or near capacity, leaving Saudi Arabia and the UAE as the only producers able to meaningfully increase supply. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#<\/strong><strong>2<\/strong><strong>- Baltic index maintains upwards trajectory:<\/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\">increased 0.7%<\/a> to 2,126 points on Friday, its highest since 28 July. The capesize gained 1% to 3,070 points, while the panamax index climbed 0.4 % to 2,006 points. The smaller supramax index rose by 0.5% to 1,492 points. The benchmark index for the week rose by 7.4%, the highest weekly performance since 21 July.<\/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 3% to USD 2,044 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 style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSA-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hapag-Lloyd rolls out new GRI: <\/strong>Shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd is set to implement a general rate increase (GRI) of USD 250 per 20-ft container and of USD 500 per 40-ft container from Turkey to the US East Coast, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hapag-lloyd.com\/en\/services-information\/news\/2025\/09\/_shipping-from-tuerkiye-to-the-us-east-coast--a-gri-is-coming-up.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Friday. The GRI is applicable starting 15 October, and is valid until further notice. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s also adding a new <\/strong><strong>PSS<\/strong><strong>\u2026:<\/strong> The firm will add a peak season surcharge (PSS) of USD 600 (EUR 500) per TEU for ships going to Conakry in Guinea, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hapag-lloyd.com\/en\/services-information\/news\/2025\/09\/shipping-to-conakry--a-pss-is-coming-up.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Friday. The PSS is applicable starting 25 September from Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Middle East, and starting 12 October from the Indian Subcontinent and the Americas. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u2026 and postponing an<\/strong><strong> LWS:<\/strong> Hapag-Lloyd is postponing its USD 1k per TEU low water surcharge (LWS) on cargo to and from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe on the back of Amazon River water levels receding lower than expected, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hapag-lloyd.com\/en\/services-information\/news\/2025\/09\/update-on-the-implementation-of-the-low-water-surcharge-to-from-.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> released on Friday. 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The event aims to highlight and reward the most remarkable transactions closed by airlines and aviation manufacturing and leasing firms.<\/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>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/grtiec.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Tuesday, 30 September until Thursday, 2 October <\/strong>in Abu Dhabi. 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It will host over 200 registered exhibitors and some 15k attendees from over 90 countries to discuss AI-powered fleet optimization, shifts in global trade, and intelligence-driven infrastructure. <\/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>The <\/strong><strong>UK will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/mediacentre\/meetingsummaries\/pages\/preview-mepc-es2.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Marine Environment Protection Committee Extraordinary Session<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Tuesday, 14 October until Friday, 17 October<\/strong> at the International Maritime Organization\u2019s (IMO) HQ in London. 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data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/9\/812.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/9\/812.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" \/>                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-88885\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-88885 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-projects tag-debt-watch tag-ifc tag-iraq tag-ports tag-projects 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\/9\/.613e55c2-d20e-49e1-ba09-5ab959fe4ec7.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>IFC<\/strong><strong>, Iraq partner on port + energy projects: <\/strong>Iraq tapped the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to back some USD 620 mn (c. IQD 812 bn) worth of investments in Iraq\u2019s port and energy sectors, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifc.org\/en\/pressroom\/2025\/ifc-marks-20-years-of-partnerships-for-impact-in-iraq-announces-1bn-in-new-investm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The backing comes as part of IFC\u2019s commitments to projects totaling USD 1 bn in investments \u2014 also covering housing resiliency, manufacturing, health, and food security.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Here\u2019s a rundown of the notable projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The IFC is leading, arranging, and syndicating a USD 500 mn loan to support a gas <\/strong><strong>flaring reduction project by <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basrahgas.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Basra Gas Company<\/a><\/strong>, the press release said. The project will capture associated gas \u2014 a byproduct of crude oil extraction \u2014 and will be based at Umm Qasr Port, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/IraqiPMO\/status\/1966895327539032318\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> by the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office. The funding builds upon an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifc.org\/en\/pressroom\/2021\/ifc-provides-landmark-loan-to-reduce-gas-flaring-boost-energy-access-and-power-more-homes-and-businesses-across-iraq\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">initial IFC loan of USD 360 mn<\/a> announced back in 2021. A timeline for the project has not been disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On Basra<\/strong><strong> Gas Co: <\/strong>Established in 2013, Basra Gas is a 25-year JV between Iraq\u2019s South Gas Co., Shell, and Mitsubishi, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/basrahgas.com\/our-company\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>. Its main activities include capturing and processing natural gas produced from oilfields instead of flaring it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Umm Qasr gets a USD 120 mn upgrade: <\/strong>The IFC has partnered with Aloreen Company for Investment \u2014 with USD 120 mn in financing \u2014 to better support new container handling equipment and expand yard capacity at Iraq's Umm Qasr Port, the press release said. This will be carried out in partnership with Mediterranean Shipping Company\u2019s subsidiary <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tilgroup.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Terminal Investment Limited<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On Aloreen Co. for Investment:<\/strong> Established in 2013, Aloreen operates a multipurpose terminal in Umm Qasr Port and has been doing so under the commercial name Basra Multipurpose Terminal (BMT), according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bmtiq.com\/about-us\/#:~:text=BMTIQ%20%3E%20About%20Us,shipping%20lines%20and%20consignees%20alike.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>. In 2021, BMT <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifc.org\/en\/pressroom\/2021\/ifc-arranges-a-landmark-financing-package-to-help-finance-a-new\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">secured<\/a> a USD 125 mn financing package led by the IFC to establish a container terminal, two new berths, and increase its handling capacity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Trade finances get a piece too: <\/strong>IFC has partnered with the Bank of Baghdad to open a USD 10 mn trade finance line under its Global Trade Finance Program, the press release said. This will enable Bank of Baghdad to connect with international partner banks, facilitating cross-border trade and helping improve the availability of vital goods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IFC\u2019s been active in Iraq: <\/strong>The IFC is acting as a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/fc6968c7-2800-4cd4-8263-5dca66d60624\/project-to-develop-iraq%E2%80%99s-baghdad-airport-gets-a-shot-in-the-arm-from-the-ifc\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">transaction advisor<\/a> for the Iraqi government on a public-private partnership project to rehabilitate, expand, finance, operate, and maintain Baghdad International Airport. The IFC\u2019s most recent investment push in Iraq brings its commitments in the country to more than USD 2.5 bn since 2005.<\/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\/debt-watch\/\">DEBT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ifc\/\">IFC<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/iraq\/\">Iraq<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/ports\/\">PORTS<\/a>\n                <!-- 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type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-investment-watch tag-data-centers tag-investment-watch 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\/9\/.6f92ddd4-ccfb-49e7-a188-e2494cd6141f.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Adia + GIC <\/strong><strong>commit USD 1.6 bn to Vantage Data Centers:<\/strong> The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia), through a wholly-owned subsidiary, and an affiliate of the Singaporean wealth fund <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gic.com.sg\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">GIC<\/a> led a USD 1.6 bn investment in data center developer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vantage-dc.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Vantage Data Centers<\/a>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vantage-dc.com\/news\/vantage-data-centers-secures-1-6b-investment-in-apac-platform-from-gic-and-adia\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> published last week. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The ownership breakdown:<\/strong> Both Adia and GIC are existing backers of Vantage, alongside alternative asset manager <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbridge.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">DigitalBridge Group<\/a>. Adia <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/8275182f-3bea-4567-a14e-4ffeaccdc49d\/adia-now-owns-40%2525-of-landmark-dividend-%2B-borealis-closes-100%2525-acquisition-of-bulgaria%25e2%2580%2599s-integra-plastics\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired<\/a> a 40% stake in DigitalBridge\u2019s subsidiary <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.landmarkdividend.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Landmark Dividend<\/a> back in April 2024. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The investment will fund Vantage\u2019s Asia Pacific expansion<\/strong>, including the acquisition of a 300+ MW hyperscale campus in Johor, Malaysia, from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/8c93f865-7ebc-4bdd-8d95-90292fa217c9\/uae%25e2%2580%2599s-mubadala-backs%253cmark%253e-yondr%253c%2Fmark%253e-group-in-hyperscale-data-center-push\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mubadala-backed<\/a> data center developer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yondrgroup.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Yondr Group<\/a>. The site, located in Sedenak Tech Park, will comprise three facilities once fully built and will be branded JHB1. Additional capital will support Vantage\u2019s broader APAC platform.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Both Adia and GIC\u2019s investment and Vantage\u2019s acquisition of Johor are expected to close in 4Q 2025.<\/strong> The transaction will lift Vantage\u2019s APAC footprint to 1 GW of planned and operational capacity across Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Adia was reportedly <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ddf37da1-a8a9-44e2-9436-655662902101\/helios-eyes-up-to-80%2525-of-telecom-egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-data-center-hub\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">expected to participate<\/a> in Vantage\u2019s USD 1.6 bn bid for Yondr. Yondr Group, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/8c93f865-7ebc-4bdd-8d95-90292fa217c9\/uae%25e2%2580%2599s-mubadala-backs%253cmark%253e-yondr%253c%2Fmark%253e-group-in-hyperscale-data-center-push\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">backed<\/a> by Mubadala and Apollo since 2024, raised IFC financing and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/6fd1f54f-2a08-4db2-bb29-95548d661e52\/nmdc-energy-closes-aed-3.2-bn-ipo-with-31x-oversubscription-rate%3B-shares-start-trading-11-september\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">debt<\/a> to support the Johor project. Several DigitalBridge affiliates acquired Yondr\u2019s portfolio earlier this year, including the JHB1 campus, before agreeing to transfer the Malaysian assets to Vantage.<\/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\"> MORE INVESTMENT UPDATES- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Dubai-based pan-African industrial developer Arise Integrated Industrial<\/strong><strong> Platforms (<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ariseiip.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Arise IIP<\/a><\/strong><strong>) raised USD 700 mn from Saudi infrastructure developer <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/visioninvest.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Vision Invest<\/a><\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ariseiip.com\/arise-iip-welcomes-vision-invest-as-a-new-shareholder\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The transaction \u2014 one of Africa\u2019s largest private infrastructure financings to date \u2014 included both primary and secondary components.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details:<\/strong> Vision Invest joined Arise IIP as a new shareholder, marking the Saudi player\u2019s first direct investment in Africa. Existing shareholders include the Fund for Export Development in Africa \u2014 the development impact investment platform of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.afreximbank.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Afreximbank<\/a> \u2014 Africa Finance Corporation (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.africafc.org\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AFC<\/a>), and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.equitane.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Equitane<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where will the money go?<\/strong> The new capital will fund Arise IIP\u2019s expansion across Africa, where it operates integrated industrial zones in more than 14 countries. Since its founding in Gabon in 2010, the company has deployed around USD 2 bn in infrastructure projects and created over 50k jobs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS-<\/strong> Standard Chartered Bank and Norton Rose Fulbright advised Arise IIP, while EFG Hermes and Linklaters advised Vision Invest.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/data-centers\/\">DATA CENTERS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/investment-watch\/\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/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=\"88890 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"88890\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/09\/15\/88890\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-88890\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-88890 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/transmar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/1\/2700.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"88891\" 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=\"88891\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">M&amp;A Watch<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/09\/15\/egytrans-wraps-up-nosco-acquisition\/\">\r\n                            Egytrans wraps up Nosco acquisition                        <\/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\/09\/15\/egytrans-wraps-up-nosco-acquisition\/\" 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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(Nosco)\u2019s EGX-listed shates<\/strong>, marking the first reverse merger on the Egyptian Stock Exchange through a share swap, the local logistics leader said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/9\/717.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement (pdf)<\/a> on Thursday.<span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">&nbsp;Egytrans\u2019 takeover of the trucking firm had been in the works <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/020225e8-a4d0-4558-ab1c-6a2dfe71812f\/egytrans-hopes-to-acquire-trucking-firm%253cmark%253e-nosco%253c%2Fmark%253e-by-end-of-1h-2023\" rel=\"noopener\">since as early as March<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/020225e8-a4d0-4558-ab1c-6a2dfe71812f\/egytrans-hopes-to-acquire-trucking-firm%253cmark%253e-nosco%253c%2Fmark%253e-by-end-of-1h-2023\" rel=\"noopener\">2023<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> but was <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/51417d2d-9f8e-4fd0-b5dc-f1c8c3cb84ba\/%253cmark%253eegytrans%253c%2Fmark%253e-to-complete-acquisition-of-nosco-in-early-2024\" rel=\"noopener\">pushed back at least twice<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> due to delayed regulatory procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details:<\/strong> The acquisition was conducted through a swap of one Egytrans share for 0.0447 shares of Nosco, which resulted in an increase of Egytrans's total capital to approximately EGP 224.9 mn. The final ownership structure of the merged entity is 70.2% for Egytrans shareholders and 29.8% for Nosco shareholders, according to the fair value determined by independent financial advisor Archer Financial Consulting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egytrans\u2019 Abir Leheta will be CEO of shared services for the merged entity<\/strong>, while Nosco\u2019s Mohamed Nadim will be CEO for commercial affairs and operations. Maged Shawky will continue as chairman.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What they said:<\/strong> \u201cNosco brings long-standing expertise in project logistics and land transport, which complements Egytrans\u2019 diversified platform \u2014 enabling new solutions and services within Egypt and beyond and supporting growth rates above market averages,\u201d said Leheta.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>Catalyst Partners acted as the investment bank and financial advisor for the transaction. Zaki Hashem and Partners provided counsel for the transaction, while Al Tamimi and Co. provided counsel on Egyptian Competition Authority requirements. Beltone Securities Brokerage executed the transaction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">IN OTHER M&amp;A WATCH UPDATES- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>GWC <\/strong><strong>closes Ancla Logistik stake:<\/strong> Qatar's Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) has finalized its acquisition of a 16.15% stake in German supply chain operator <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/ancla.de\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ancla Logistik<\/a>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qe.com.qa\/displaynewsdetails?InfoID=43847\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure<\/a> to the Qatar Stock Exchange. This follows up on GWC\u2019s agreement <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/86aab1de-63e3-4807-905f-aad433b61cfe\/gwc-nabs-16%2525-stake-in-german-logistics-firm-ancla\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a> to snap up the stake in the firm for a EUR 8.2 mn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we know: <\/strong>GWC is using its own funds to acquire the stake. The investment isn't expected to significantly impact the company\u2019s financial results this year, it said last month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Ancla:<\/strong> Established in 2006 and based in Wetzlar, Ancla Logistik provides contract logistics, freight forwarding, customs, and e-commerce fulfillment. Following a 2022 merger with Austria\u2019s Logsta, the company operates under the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/quivo.co\/us\/quivo-a-new-fulfilment-pioneer-from-3-brands\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Quivo<\/a> network across Germany, Austria, the UK, France, and the US.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>GWC\u2019s ambitions beyond Qatar: <\/strong>Earlier this year, GWC <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/85fbe238-81c8-4f3a-afaf-529c6ff6d8c4\/updates-on-e-commerce,-aviation,-projects,-and%253cmark%253e-warehousing%253c%2Fmark%253e-from-across-the-region.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">launched<\/a> a wholly-owned subsidiary in Saudi Arabia \u2014 called GWC ENR \u2014 based in Dammam. <\/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\/egytrans\/\">Egytrans<\/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\/trucking\/\">trucking<\/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=\"88893\" 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=\"88893\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Moves<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/09\/15\/joramco-taps-adam-voss-as-ceo\/\">\r\n                            Jormaco names Adam Voss as its new CEO                        <\/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\/09\/15\/joramco-taps-adam-voss-as-ceo\/\" 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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Voss has served as Joramco\u2019s chief operating officer since 2021 and was previously CEO of Dubai-based TIM Aerospace. He is succeeding Fraser Currie, who has been promoted to chief strategy and commercial officer at Joramco\u2019s parent firm, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Engineering.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2-<\/strong> <strong>Qatar <\/strong><strong>Navigation (Milaha) has appointed Omar Abdallah (<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/omar-abdallah-7b57a25a\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><strong>) as <\/strong><strong>vice president of new business development for offshore and marine<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/qatarnavigation_%D9%86%D8%B1%D8%AD%D8%A8-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B6%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%B1-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%85%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%A9-activity-7371559099232169987-NCWo\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAFSQWLEBYNaE49mU05G3P7AmDsuAFuzS3BU\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> published last week. Abdallah is a Shell veteran, having spent more than 13 years supporting several functions at the energy giant, namely business development, acquisitions, and commercial management. <\/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\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/dubai-aerospace-enterprise\/\">Dubai Aerospace Enterprise<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/milaha\/\">Milaha<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/moves\/\">MOVES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/mro\/\">MRO<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/qatar\/\">Qatar<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/shipping-maritime\/\">SHIPPING + MARITIME<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"88895 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"88895\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/09\/15\/88895\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-88895\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-88895 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ak-ships.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/11\/87.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"88896\" 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=\"88896\">\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\">Also on Our Radar<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/09\/15\/updates-on-cargo-trade-shipping-and-storage-from-across-the-region\/\">\r\n                            Updates on cargo, trade, shipping, and storage from across the region                        <\/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\/09\/15\/updates-on-cargo-trade-shipping-and-storage-from-across-the-region\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The deadline for the tender is on 22 September \u2014 with a 60-day implementation period once a contract is awarded. <\/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> <\/strong><strong>Saudi Arabia granted Syria 1.65 mn barrels of crude oil to back the operational and financial stability of Syrian refineries<\/strong>, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2395402\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SPA<\/a> reported on Thursday. The crude oil supply is granted upon an MoU signed between the Saudi Fund for Development and the Syrian Energy Ministry. The move comes shortly after Saudi companies inked six MoUs and an agreement with Syria\u2019s Energy Ministry <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/edc4c4d1-314b-4041-b294-633a9cb430f5\/saudi-firms-back-energy-projects-in%253cmark%253e-syria%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a> covering electricity, oil and gas, and renewables.<\/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\">SHIPPING + MARITIME-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- AD Ports-backed JV launches Comoros\u2019 first passenge<\/strong><strong>r + auto ferry service: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.serdalintl.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Serdal International<\/a>, a joint venture between <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AD Ports Group<\/a> and Abu Dhabi-based <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ri.ae\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Resources Investment<\/a>, has rolled out a new ferry service linking Grande Comore and Anjouan in the Comoros, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/en\/news-and-media\/2025\/09\/12\/serdal-international-launches-new-passenger-and-auto-ferry-service-in-the-comoros\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The service is the first in the archipelago to carry both passengers and vehicles. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The vessels: <\/strong>Operated by AD Ports\u2019 Noatum Maritime, the Yameela has capacity for 190 passengers and 45 vehicles. The route connects Moroni \u2014 the capital and main maritime gateway on Grande Comore \u2014 with Mutsamudu on Anjouan. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Turkish <\/strong><strong>ships to power energy-deficient Iraq: <\/strong>BKPS, a subsidiary of Turkish floating power plants operator Karpowership, connected its 300 MW powership \u2014 docked at Khor Al Zubair Port \u2014 to the Iraqi grid last week, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/aswaq\/oil-and-gas\/2025\/09\/10\/%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%87%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B3%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B2%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%A8%D9%80-300-%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%BA%D8%A7%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B7-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AlArabiya<\/a> reported last week, citing comments by Iraqi Energy Minister Ahmed Moussa to AFP. A second ship \u2014 with a 290 MW capacity \u2014 is expected to dock at Umm Qasr Port by next week, Moussa is quoted as saying. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> BKPS signed a contract with the Iraqi government <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/9\/677.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a> to supply up to 590 MW of electricity for 71 days through two power vessels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Iraq\u2019s power woes: <\/strong>Iraq \u2014 which runs power supply <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/01066a9d-50c0-4246-83e0-6eca37241371\/iraq-raises-inbound-supply-of-turkish-electricity-to-600-mw\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">shortages<\/a> of up to 13 GW at peak times \u2014 is facing difficulties sourcing enough power, especially since the US <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/b8398abc-0b64-4e2f-9af3-c01ebf7a6223\/today:-egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-export-bound-subsea-cable-factory-%2B-dekheila-port%25e2%2580%2599s-new-petrochemicals-facility\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">terminated<\/a> a waiver allowing the country to import Iranian electricity last May. Baghdad subsequently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/20443135-2f0e-444d-ad28-eb9c9ea73b9a\/today:-adq-secures-more-aramex-share\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">pivoted<\/a> to Oman and Qatar for natural gas supplies, while targeting power self-sufficiency and a complete halt to natural gas imports by 2028, according to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani.<\/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\">STORAGE + WAREHOUSES- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>GFH\u2019s Manrre REIT starts work on Jafza logistics facility:<\/strong> GFH Partners Manrre REIT and Dubai-based developer Palmon Group have broken ground on a high-bay, temperature-controlled logistics facility in Jebel Ali Freezone (Jafza), <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradearabia.com\/News\/436485\/GFH-Partners-Manrre%2C-Palmon-Group-launch-high-bay-logistics-facility-in-Jafza\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Trade Arabia<\/a> reports. Construction of the facility \u2014 which will have a built-up area of 144k sq ft in Jafza North \u2014 is slated for completion in 1Q 2027, with leasing talks underway with a regional logistics provider.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The players involved: <\/strong>GFH Partners, the Dubai-based global asset management arm of Bahrain\u2019s GFH Financial Group, acquired logistics and industrial asset fund Manrre REIT at the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/0e01326b-9140-4c39-9508-9ca3acb00bca\/bahrain%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-gfh%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-partners%253c%2Fmark%253e-acquires-uae-based-logistics-fund-of-aed-500-mn\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">start of the year<\/a> for USD 75.5 mn. Manrre REIT was established in 2018 by Palmon, who is also the fund\u2019s development manager.<\/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\/ad-ports\/\">AD Ports<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/cargo\/\">CARGO<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/iraq\/\">Iraq<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/oman\/\">Oman<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/qatar\/\">Qatar<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/shipping-maritime\/\">SHIPPING + MARITIME<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/storage-warehouses\/\">STORAGE + WAREHOUSES<\/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                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/trade\/\">trade<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/tag\/turkey\/\">Turkey<\/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=\"88898\" 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=\"88898\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">Around the World<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/09\/15\/india-eyes-usd-3-4-bn-rail-infrastructure-push-on-its-borders-with-china\/\">\r\n                            India eyes USD 3.4 bn rail infrastructure push on its borders with China                        <\/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\/09\/15\/india-eyes-usd-3-4-bn-rail-infrastructure-push-on-its-borders-with-china\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The approved plan \u2014 expected to be completed within four years \u2014 reportedly includes 500 km of railway lines, comprising bridges and tunnels, to link up remote areas near the borders of China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Bhutan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>India and China drama: <\/strong>Following a border dispute and a subsequent <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/india\/long-road-resolving-india-china-border-stand-off-2024-10-21\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2020 military skirmish<\/a>, relations between New Delhi and Beijing have been distant. However, the two nations <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e7d80210-20df-4de5-ab8d-5753bf919eac\/china-%2B-india-resume-direct-flights,-trade-ties\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">agreed<\/a> to relaunch direct flights after a five-year hiatus and trade ties, amid trade tensions with the US.<\/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>Is<\/strong> <strong>CMA CGM <\/strong><strong>adapting to USTR fees? <\/strong>French Logistics giant CMA CGM has decided not to implement a surcharge on its maritime transport services to cover US Trade Representative (USTR) fees on China-built vessels calling at US ports, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cma-cgm.com\/news\/5183\/ustr-301-communication\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> published last week. The firm is implementing a contingency plan that includes fleet and operational alterations to minimize exposure for its China-built ships in a bid to skirt the fees. The adjustments will be made before <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/ae72f986-d1a9-4b65-93fb-98c507581531\/today:-iran%25e2%2580%2599s-rail-investment-push-%2B-uae-to-get-60-mw-data-centers\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">14 October<\/a> \u2014 the fees\u2019 expected roll-out date.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>The Trump administration <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/47a0d354-ef82-455f-ada4-5224d79821d9\/trump%25e2%2580%2599s-proposed-levies-on-china-made-vessels-unsettle-global-shipping\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">proposed tariffs<\/a> and docking fees on China-built and China-flagged vessels, which could lead to a USD 1-3 mn surcharge per call. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div 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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\">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>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<\/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 September (Monday-Tuesday): <\/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>15-19 September (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lisw.com\/\" style=\"\">London International Shipping Week<\/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>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<\/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 and 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>28 September-1 October (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefreightsummit.com\/conference2025\/\" style=\"\">Global Freight Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Istanbul, Turkey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29 September-1 October (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airlineeconomicsplus.com\/shop\/conferenceaddons\/QzlkWmxmUEhSRitMSG1JWC9DcGFTdz09\/\" style=\"\">African, Middle East, and Islamic Finance Aviation 100 Awards<\/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>30 September-2 October (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grtiec.com\/\" style=\"\">Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">OCTOBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-2 October (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudimaritimecongress.com\/en\/home.html\" 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<\/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>7-9 October (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/conference\/aviation-festival\/index.stm\" style=\"\">World Aviation Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Lisbon, 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>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>14-16 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antwerpxl.com\" style=\"\">AntwerpXL<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Antwerp, Belgium.<\/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>16-18 October (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/logiterre-expo.com\/le-salon\/#\" style=\"\">International Forum and Expo on Mobility, Transport and Logistics (Logiterre)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Casablanca, Morocco. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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>11-13 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightcamp.com\" style=\"\">Freightcamp<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Bangkok, Thailand.<\/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>18 November (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shiptekmaritimeevents.com\/KSA-2025\/\" style=\"\">ShipTek International Conference and Awards<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Al Khobar, 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>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 and 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 Economic Forum Annual Meeting<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Davos, Switzerland.<\/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>27-28 January (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skymovemena.com\" style=\"\">SkyMove Air Cargo MENA,<\/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>27-28 January (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meprocuretech.com\/\" style=\"\">Middle East ProcureTech Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">FEBRUARY 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>4-5 February (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/middleeast.breakbulk.com\/home\" style=\"\">Breakbulk Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-5 February (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mromiddleeast.aviationweek.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">MRO Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai, UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25-27 February (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Air-cargo-Africa-100083961264629\/\" style=\"\">Air Cargo Africa<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Nairobi, Kenya.<\/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;\">MARCH 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>10-12 March (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/world-cargo-symposium\/\" style=\"\">World Cargo Symposium<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Lima, Peru.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iraq taps IFC for ports, energy projects | Adia co-leads investment in Vantage Data Centers. 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