{"id":85334,"date":"2025-03-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/03\/24\/updates-on-ports-cargo-last-mile-shipping-and-maritime-from-uae-and-qatar\/"},"modified":"2025-03-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T00:00:00","slug":"updates-on-ports-cargo-last-mile-shipping-and-maritime-from-uae-and-qatar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/03\/24\/updates-on-ports-cargo-last-mile-shipping-and-maritime-from-uae-and-qatar\/","title":{"rendered":"Updates on ports, cargo, last-mile, shipping and maritime from UAE and Qatar"},"content":{"rendered":"

SHIPPING + MARITIME-<\/p>\n

#1- Qatar has received the first dual-fuel methanol container vessel \u2014 the CMA CGM Iron <\/strong>\u2014 at QTerminals<\/strong>, according to a statement<\/a> released on Thursday. The vessel has a 13k TEU capacity and is one of 12 new dual-fuel methanol vessels operated by French logistics firm CMA CGM. <\/p>\n

Not the first in the region:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi\u2019s Khalif Port received the same dual-fuel methanol vessel<\/a> \u2014 a first for the port \u2014 at CMA CGM\u2019s CMA Terminals. Built by Korea\u2019s Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, the vessel can be powered by both conventional and alternative fuels, including bio-methanol and e-methanol. <\/p>\n

#2- <\/strong>The <\/strong>Maersk<\/strong> Stadelhorn has become the first vessel to make use of the Gemini Corporation\u2019s services at DP World-London Gateway<\/strong>, according to a press release<\/a>. The ship is bound for ports across Europe and Asia, following Gemini\u2019s ME2 \/ IEX India-Europe service. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd\u2019s Gemini Cooperation chose DP World-operated London Gateway port<\/a> as its UK hub last November to leverage more single operator routes and less port calls per service.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next for Gemini in the UK? <\/strong>At full capacity, Gemini will use DP World\u2019s deep sea container ports at London Gateway and Southampton to launch 57 services at a capacity of up to 3.7 mn TEUs, the UAE-based port operator said.<\/p>\n

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CARGO- <\/p>\n

Qatar Airways\u2019 cargo arm Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a new transportation product, Techlift, to enhance air cargo transportation for the semiconductor industry<\/strong>, according to a statement<\/a> released on Thursday. Techlift will offer protection and targeted shock absorption for ground and aircraft equipment. It will also allow for higher loading priority by using approved data loggers and specialized handling techniques. <\/p>\n

We knew this was coming: <\/strong>Semiconductors and consumer goods in major economies are also expected to be strong areas for the sector in this year, with the carrier forecasting a 5-10% increase in total freight capacity, the company told Bloomberg in January 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n