{"id":81069,"date":"2024-09-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/09\/17\/a-heap-of-updates-in-ports-data-centers-trucking-trade-and-maritime-shipping-from-uae-and-ksa\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T00:00:00","slug":"a-heap-of-updates-in-ports-data-centers-trucking-trade-and-maritime-shipping-from-uae-and-ksa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/09\/17\/a-heap-of-updates-in-ports-data-centers-trucking-trade-and-maritime-shipping-from-uae-and-ksa\/","title":{"rendered":"A heap of updates in ports, data centers, trucking, trade, and maritime shipping from UAE and KSA"},"content":{"rendered":"

SHIPPING + MARITIME-<\/p>\n

#1- <\/strong>ABB to equip 15 ships Qatar Energy<\/strong> with permanent magnet shaft generator tech:<\/strong> Swedish-Swiss automation firm ABB has snapped up an order from South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries to equip 15 LNG carriers with permanent magnet shaft generator tech for state-owned Qatar Energy, according to a statement<\/a>. The investment ticket of the commission has not been disclosed. Qatar Energy placed an order for the 15 LNG carriers for USD 3.57 bn with Samsung Heavy Industries back in February<\/a>, Lloyds<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/strong> ABB will install permanent magnet shaft generator technology on the vessels, which have a carrying capacity of up to 174 cbm and are slated for delivery between mid-2026 and August 2028, according to the statement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Targeting fuel efficiency:<\/strong> ABB will leverage its generator technology to boost operational efficiency and reduce fuel costs by up to 4% compared to traditional high-speed and fuel-intensive engines, the statement says.<\/p>\n

#2- <\/strong>KSA\u2019s Mawani introduces CMA CGM\u2019s<\/strong> LMX shipping service:<\/strong> The Saudi Port Authority (Mawani) has added French shipping giant CMA CGM\u2019s LMX shipping service to the country\u2019s Jubail Commercial Port, SPA<\/a> reported earlier this week. The service connects Jubail Port to Turkey\u2019s \u0130skenderun and Mersin ports, the UAE\u2019s Jebel Ali, and Lebanon\u2019s Beirut with a capacity of 3.5k standard containers. <\/p>\n

#3- <\/strong>DP World Mundra has added the Milaha Guf Express Service 2 (MGX-2)<\/strong>, boosting India\u2019s connectivity with key ports across East Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, and the Arabian Gulf region, the Maritime Executive<\/a> reported. The MGX-2 service will operate on a fortnightly basis with three vessels with a capacity of 3k TEUs each and will rotate across the ports of Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Sohar, Hamad, and Dammam. The service aims to streamline the movement of diverse cargo and offer efficient logistics solutions to boost India\u2019s access to global markets.<\/p>\n

#4- <\/strong>Asry kicks off first phase of Bapco Refining\u2019s Barges Project:<\/strong> The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (Asry) has launched the first phase of the Bapco Refining Self-Propelled Fuel Oil Bunker Barges Project in Bahrain, which is slated for execution in 4Q 2024, according to a press release<\/a>. The project \u2014 part of a strategic alliance between Asry and Bapco Refining \u2014 involves the delivery of two self\u2013propelled fuel oil bunker barges to one of the country\u2019s \u201cbiggest national industrial operations.\u201d<\/p>\n

DATA CENTERS-<\/p>\n

Aramco Digital + <\/strong>Groq<\/strong> partner up on mega data center in KSA:<\/strong> Saudi Arabia\u2019s Aramco Digital<\/a> \u2014 the tech subsidiary of Aramco \u2014 has partnered with US-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm Groq<\/a> to build what it says will be the world\u2019s largest inference data center, according to a press release<\/a>. The data center aims to process bns of tokens per day by the end of 2024 and onboard thousands of developers in the region by 2025. Aramco Digital will integrate its digital marketplace \u2014 dubbed nawat \u2014 as a flexible as-a-service model to ensure seamless access to AI in the Kingdom. Aramco will fund the development of the facility, which is slated to cost \u201cin the order of nine figures,\u201d Bloomberg<\/a> quoted Groq CEO Jonathan Ross as saying. The tech firm is planning to deploy massive capital in a bid to help diversify the economy away from oil. <\/p>\n

LAST-MILE DELIVERY-<\/p>\n

Smartt AI to boost Aramex\u2019s operational efficiency<\/strong> with <\/strong>AI-driven solutions<\/strong>:<\/strong> E-commerce agency Smartt AI will leverage its AI-driven end-to-end ecommerce solutions to boost operational efficiency and performance in Aramex\u2019s fulfillment and last-mile delivery services in the UAE, according to a statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/strong> The pair will integrate a unified dashboard system to boost last-mile delivery tracking and oversight capabilities. The two parties will also adopt Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to streamline bilateral communication and operations. The partnership will launch operations in the UAE market with plans to expand to KSA and the wider region.<\/p>\n

About Smartt AI:<\/strong> The UAE-based firm, founded in 2022 by Kartik Jobanputra (LinkedIn<\/a>), specializes in e-commerce listing management, warehousing logistics and content creation, according to its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TRUCKING-<\/p>\n

UAE-based logistics operator TruKKer has launched Atomix<\/strong>, a new EV ecosystems solutions provider that offers enterprises in the country access to a range of electric trucks, according to a statement<\/a>. The firm will leverage technology designed to cater to regional demands and specifications, including powertrain systems to decrease energy losses by 53%, fast-charging battery technology which can reach 80% charge in 30 minutes, and intelligent control systems. <\/p>\n

PORTS- <\/p>\n

SISCO subsidiary Kindasa Water Services (KWS) has inked a contract with Saudi <\/strong>Port Authority (Mawani) to extend its lease at Jeddah Islamic Port<\/strong>,<\/strong> according to a Tadawul<\/a> release. The lease for KWS\u2019s desalination site at the port has been extended for another 10 years until 2041, with the previous contract set to expire in 2032. The investment ticket of the leasing contract has not been disclosed.<\/p>\n

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