{"id":72770,"date":"2023-08-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/08\/14\/chinese-shipping-line-links-egyptian-ports-to-china-russia-omani-maritime-service-providers-to-set-up-shop-at-sohar-port-plus-more-from-oman-air-egypt-al-sayer-and-tunisia\/"},"modified":"2023-08-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T00:00:00","slug":"chinese-shipping-line-links-egyptian-ports-to-china-russia-omani-maritime-service-providers-to-set-up-shop-at-sohar-port-plus-more-from-oman-air-egypt-al-sayer-and-tunisia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/08\/14\/chinese-shipping-line-links-egyptian-ports-to-china-russia-omani-maritime-service-providers-to-set-up-shop-at-sohar-port-plus-more-from-oman-air-egypt-al-sayer-and-tunisia\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese shipping line links Egyptian ports to China, Russia + Omani maritime service providers to set up shop at Sohar Port. PLUS: More from Oman Air, Egypt, Al Sayer and Tunisia"},"content":{"rendered":"

SHIPPING + MARITIME- <\/strong><\/p>\n

New Chinese shipping line will link two Egyptian ports with Chinese, Russian ports: <\/strong>A new shipping line launched by Chinese logistics firm Torgmoll<\/a> linking Chinese and Russian ports has begun servicing Egypt, Al Mal<\/a> reports, quoting Walid El Saiedy, chairman of Royal Trade Agency and a member of the Damietta Shipping Chamber. The NewNew Shipping line began operating a regular container shipping service between Russia and China<\/a> via the Arctic Ocean earlier this year, and according to El Saiedy recently made its first stop at Dekheila port. The service will link Egypt\u2019s Dekheila and Damietta ports with ports in Russia and China, he said.<\/p>\n

Oman\u2019s Sohar Port and Freezone inks agreements with maritime service <\/strong> companies: <\/strong>Oman\u2019s Sohar Port and Freezone has signed agreements with Al Risia Subsea Engineering & Service, Gulf Global Land & Sea Services<\/a>, and National Marine Services<\/a> for vessel servicing at Sohar Port, according to a statement<\/a>. The companies will provide services including hull cleaning, underwater surveys, in-water repairs, anchor recovery, and propeller polishing, the statement said.<\/p>\n

AVIATION- <\/strong><\/p>\n

Oman Air<\/a><\/strong> + <\/strong>SalamAir<\/a><\/strong> ink MoU: <\/strong> Oman\u2019s national carrier Oman Air and local budget carrier SalamAir have signed an MoU that will see the two companies coordinate and consolidate their operations, Oman News Agency (ONA)<\/a> reports. The agreement involves developing a commercial strategy and consolidating ties in destination planning, flight schedules, inventory management, air fleet management, revenue and sales management.<\/p>\n

Background: <\/strong>The move represents the first step in a restructuring plan for Oman Air announced a few days ago<\/a> and looks to up traffic at Muscat International Airport and boost the market share of both companies, Oman\u2019s Transport Minister Said Hamoud Al Maawali told reporters, according to ONA. The move is also expected to curb \u201cunfavorable competition and losses,\u201d SalamAir Chairman Anwar Mohammed Al Rawas is quoted as saying.<\/p>\n

ZONES- <\/strong><\/p>\n

Egypt\u2019s <\/strong>Alexandria Port Authority<\/a><\/strong> is launching a tender in October for grain <\/strong> shipping and handling companies to make use of a dry bulk terminal <\/strong>at El Dekheila Port, Al Mal<\/a> reports. The EGP 1.6 bn terminal is set to span an area of 300k sqm. The port authority is currently working on developing the infrastructure for the terminal, before it holds inquiry sessions with potential bidders in September. The awarded bidder will have rights over the terminal for a period of 30 years, Al Mal writes.<\/p>\n

ALSO WORTH KNOWING- <\/strong><\/p>\n