{"id":81323,"date":"2024-09-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/09\/30\/updates-in-maritime-shipping-digitalization-equipment-and-aviation-from-the-uae-and-morocco\/"},"modified":"2024-09-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T00:00:00","slug":"updates-in-maritime-shipping-digitalization-equipment-and-aviation-from-the-uae-and-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2024\/09\/30\/updates-in-maritime-shipping-digitalization-equipment-and-aviation-from-the-uae-and-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"Updates in maritime shipping, digitalization, equipment, and aviation from the UAE and Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"

AVIATION-<\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi\u2019s Zayed International Airport<\/strong> has reopened its Northern Runway after a <\/strong>rehabilitation project<\/strong>, according to a statement<\/a> released on Saturday. The runway \u2014 resurfaced with 210k tonnes of asphalt \u2014 saw the integration of several technological advancements, including a ground visibility monitoring system for enhanced safety, an Instrument Landing System (ILS) for improved operational precision, and the replacement of over 1.2k energy-intensive halogen airfield lights with eco-friendly LED tech. <\/p>\n

TRADE-<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Saudi Arabia is launching its first project to store natural gas<\/strong>, which will involve injecting processed gas into its Hawiyah Unayzah reservoir, according to an Energy Ministry statement<\/a> released on Saturday. The project, which aims to support government plans to begin exporting natural gas by 2030, is slated to cut down on carbon emission and reproduce natural gas at the rate of 2 bn cubic ft per day, Al Sharq Al Awsat<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n

DIGITALIZATION-<\/p>\n

Freterium to digitize Emirate Logistics\u2019 transport operations<\/strong>:<\/strong> Dubai-based supply chain and logistics provider Emirates Logistics will integrate transport management software provider Freterium\u2019s TMS platform into its operations, according to a press release<\/a> issued last week. Emirates Logistics will leverage Freterium\u2019s all-in-one transport management platform to streamline its multi-client operations and enhance coordination across its supply chain network. The firm will deploy the technology across its operations in the GCC, Africa, and Asia. <\/p>\n

SHIPPING + MARITIME- <\/p>\n

Al Seer Marine acquires VLCCs in fleet expansion push: <\/strong>Emirati maritime player Al Seer Marine has acquired two new MR tankers \u2014 the first two of six \u2014 from K Shipbuilding Korea as part of its fleet expansion strategy, according to a press release (pdf)<\/a> published last week. The oil and chemical tankers \u2014 dubbed M.T. Betelgeuse and M.T. Bellatrix \u2014 are equipped to carry six fully segregated grades of cargo, with a deadweight of 49.7k MT per tanker. <\/p>\n

EQUIPMENT-<\/p>\n

UAE\u2019s DMC boosts ship handling capacity<\/strong>:<\/strong> Dubai Maritime City (DMC) has completed upgrades to its handling infrastructure that have more than doubled its annual handling capacity to 1k vessels, up from 400, according to a statement<\/a> released on Thursday. <\/p>\n

By the numbers:<\/strong> The zone has integrated major infrastructure upgrades, including 6k tonne and 3k tonne ship lifts, new ship cradles, and state-of-the-art substations and shore power supplies. DMC has integrated two ship cradle sets which are each designed to handle vessels up to 6k tonnes and 140 m long. In total, four cradles will be deployed at the port, which are together forecasted to boost docking capacity by an additional 100 vessels per year.<\/p>\n

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