{"id":85985,"date":"2025-04-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/04\/30\/today-omans-sohar-to-get-solar-plant-du-advances-uae-data-center-project\/"},"modified":"2025-04-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T00:00:00","slug":"today-omans-sohar-to-get-solar-plant-du-advances-uae-data-center-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/04\/30\/today-omans-sohar-to-get-solar-plant-du-advances-uae-data-center-project\/","title":{"rendered":"TODAY: Oman\u2019s Sohar to get solar plant + Du advances UAE data center project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, folks. <\/strong>The newscycle has almost ground to a halt as we head into April\u2019s end, but we still have a few updates to share on freezone and data center projects from UAE and Oman. But first, the latest de-escalatory tariff move from the US\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- <\/strong><strong>Trump<\/strong> <strong>softens auto tariffs:<\/strong> US President Donald Trump announced a set of measures easing the tariff burden on the automotive industry. The measures would keep a 25% levy on imported auto parts but are set to exempt the industry from other non-sector tariffs, such as the 25% levies imposed on aluminum and steel, as well as a similar levy imposed on goods imported from Canada and Mexico. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>There\u2019s more: <\/strong>The measures include a duty-free quota of about USD 1.9k for each USD 50k vehicle the automakers build in the US. The industry is also set to be compensated for tariffs already paid, up to an amount equal to 3.75% of the value of a US-made car for one year. The second year would see the reimbursement fall to 2.5% of the car\u2019s value before it\u2019s phased out altogether.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This story grabbed a lot of ink in int\u2019l press:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/trump-tariffs-automakers-factories-relief-25a400c98e02c01c8c54502384e267e1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/americas\/whats-trumps-move-ease-us-automotive-tariffs-2025-04-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-04-29\/trump-considers-softening-pain-of-auto-industry-tariffs\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/3177101b-a6dc-4c7d-96ca-15b11356e8d8\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/trump-considers-auto-tariffs-pause\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS News<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/business\/autos\/trump-tariffs-autos-exceptions-fc634efd\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WSJ<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c70zy5w983go\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/04\/28\/trump-to-reduce-impact-of-auto-tariffs-officials-say-.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/04\/29\/us\/politics\/trump-auto-tariffs-executive-order.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a> <\/p>\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\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a>#1- <\/strong><strong>Burkina <\/strong><strong>Faso, Mali, and Niger endorsed <\/strong><strong>Morocco\u2019s <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/9bda6732-0cd5-4ee0-be34-9cc79c1953dc\/morocco%25e2%2580%2599s-atlantic-ocean-access-initiative-gains-traction\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlantic Ocean access initiative<\/a><\/strong> <strong> seeking to give the landlocked Sahel nations access to Atlantic ports, <\/strong>Morocco\u2019s public news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mapnews.ma\/en\/activites-royales\/hm-king-receives-foreign-ministers-three-countries-sahel-states-alliance\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">MAP<\/a> reported. The initiative \u2014 announced in 2023 \u2014 aims to provide landlocked Sahel nations with access to Morocco\u2019s ports passing through Morocco\u2019s rail infrastructure. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Geopolitical context: <\/strong>The endorsement is a timely reaffirmation of commitment to the initiative after the three nations <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/africa\/niger-mali-burkina-faso-quit-ecowas-testing-regional-unity-2024-01-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">exited<\/a> the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) last in the wake of the regional intergovernmental organization's move to put trade restrictions on the group in response to military takeovers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Lining up infrastructure for the initiative: <\/strong>Morocco\u2019s Dakhla Port \u2014 set to kick off operations in 2030 \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/74ed48f2-1c4b-4613-89d4-2e05ef5c048f\/today:-qatar-airways-eyes-a-20%2525-stake-in-virgin-australia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">aims to serve as a gateway<\/a> to the Atlantic for African Sahel countries. The port has 800k hectares of land allocated to sustainable energy projects, intending to capitalize on exports to Europe. Officials from Morocco, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger met to discuss <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/74ed48f2-1c4b-4613-89d4-2e05ef5c048f\/today:-qatar-airways-eyes-a-20%2525-stake-in-virgin-australia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the initiative for countries in the Sahel region in 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a>ALSO- The US is interested in backing the Moroccan-led <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/223e1268-c930-4aff-a1be-4581594bb857\/morocco-eyes-lng-terminal-and-other-lng-trade-infrastructure\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">African-Atlantic Gas Pipeline<\/a><\/strong><strong> project<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong>Nigerian news outlet <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/voiceofnaija.ng\/2025\/04\/27\/us-eyes-investment-in-nigeria-morocco-gas-pipeline-wale-edun\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Voice of Naija<\/a> reported, citing a statement by Nigerian Finance Minister Wale Edun. \u201cKey areas of interest include U.S. interest in investments in Nigeria\u2019s natural gas sector particularly the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline given the country\u2019s vast gas reserves,\u201d Voice of Naija reports, quoting Edun. Formerly known as the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project, the African-Atlantic Gas Pipeline \u2014 reported to be <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/223e1268-c930-4aff-a1be-4581594bb857\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">5.6k km in length<\/a> \u2014 will transport up to 30 bn cbm annually, with an investment ticket of around USD 25 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Morocco announced <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4bd47d68-fe79-4fdd-8de7-365b31957b2f\/%253cmark%253emorocco%253c%2Fmark%253e-seeks-energy-hub-status-with-lng-terminal-and-gas-pipeline\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last week<\/a> that a call for expressions of Interest (EOI) for the pipeline will be rolled out soon as part of an infrastructure push aiming at turning the Kingdom into a regional energy hub. The African-Atlantic pipeline\u2019s first phase \u2014 connecting Senegal, Mauritania, and Morocco \u2014 is also advancing, with feasibility and design studies concluded and environmental and social impact assessments currently underway.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>#2- <\/strong><strong>Boeing<\/strong> <strong>delays<\/strong><strong> hold up flydubai expansions:<\/strong> Boeing\u2019s delivery delays to UAE budget-carrier flydubai are hindering the carrier\u2019s expansion into long-haul routes, flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghait told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agbi.com\/aviation\/2025\/04\/boeing-delays-are-hampering-flydubai-expansion-says-ceo\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AGBI<\/a>. The delays are part of a USD 11 bn agreement that includes the airline\u2019s first wide-body aircraft, with first deliveries \u2014 previously slated for 2026 \u2014 now being expected in August 2027.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI: <\/strong>flydubai inked a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4e756585-aac3-4620-a9d4-bfac501b3265\/mro-middle-east-sees-the-signing-of-several-aviation-agreements\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">services agreement with Boeing<\/a> in February to boost its fleet operations. Boeing was set to make its tailored parts package available to maintain flydubai\u2019s fleet, as well as provide quick engine change (QEC) kits for the airline\u2019s 737 Max fleet to cut down on costs and reduce schedule impacts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- We have another sanctions round on Iran:<\/strong> The US has imposed sanctions on three vessels and their owners that have reportedly delivered refined petroleum products to the Houthis-controlled port of Ras Isa in Yemen, according to a US Treasury Department <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/home.treasury.gov\/news\/press-releases\/sb0113\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The sanctions cover the San Marino-flagged vessel Tulip BZ and two Panama-flagged vessels \u2014 Maisan and White Whale. The sanctions \u2014 the latest in a string of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/0b96090a-415b-420c-bdb9-d2f44173aafb\/today:-uae-energy-majors-advance-investments-in-us-%2B-morocco%25e2%2580%2599s-shipyard-tender\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sanction rounds<\/a> against Iran\u2019s oil trade operation \u2014 come amid US-Iran talks exploring a possible agreement on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/c6b34c88-4d97-42d7-910e-a6542c52fd5b\/today:-morocco-advances-gas-plans-%2B-uae-is-getting-hyperscale-data-center\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Iran\u2019s nuclear program<\/a>.<\/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- <\/strong><strong>Oil prices dropped again this <\/strong><strong>morning amid continued concerns over the global <\/strong><strong>growth outlook<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/oil-prices-fall-trade-war-concerns-dampen-demand-outlook-2025-04-30\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures decreased by USD 0.72 to USD 63.53 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) went down by USD 0.70 to reach USD 59.71 a barrel by 04.04 GMT. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, Adnoc is slated to swap its India-bound liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with discounted<\/strong><strong> US cargoes as of June<\/strong>, industry sources told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/uaes-adnoc-supply-us-lpg-india-following-china-us-tariffs-sources-say-2025-04-29\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. The move will enable Adnoc to ship more of its own LPG to China as purchasers become willing to pay high premiums to replace their previous US supply. Adnoc will supply some US LPG cargoes through its trading units to India under annual contracts from June to July, although one source noted it would be \u201cdifficult to replace the entire volumes.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> Indian refiners <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/sino-us-trade-war-redrawing-global-lpg-trading-outlook-2025-04-21\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">requested that<\/a> their Middle East suppliers make this swap last week, asking for the US LPG to be delivered at discounts to the Middle East benchmark Saudi Contract Price. India \u2014 the wosecond-largestargest importer after China \u2014 sources over 80% of its LPG imports from the Middle East under annual contracts, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Adnoc\u2019s been quick to absorb Chinese buyers:<\/strong> China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) inked a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/f00666f8-edd2-4cc0-b13a-521e57d93063\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">five-year supply contract agreement<\/a> with Adnoc for LNG imports last week, marking the third supply contract Adnoc signed with Chinese buyers over that weekend alone. The firm also inked contracts with China\u2019s ENN LNG and Zhenhua Oil.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Baltic index takes a dip:<\/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\">fell 0.4%<\/a> to 1,398 points on Tuesday. The capeseize shed two points to 1,978 points, while the panamax index fell six points to 1,389 points. The smaller supramax index eased eight points to 967. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINT- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Bahrain\u2019s<\/strong><strong> Khalifa bin Salman Port handled a total of 99.4k TEUs and 186k tons of general cargo in 1Q 2025<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mubasher.info\/news\/4438881\/%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%81%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D9%86-%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%84-99-3-%D8%A3%D9%84%D9%81-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%86%D9%85%D8%B7%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84\/?currentUserCountryCode=EG\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mubasher<\/a> reports, citing data from Bahrain Ports and Maritime Affairs. The port also handled 36.3 mn metric tons of liquid cargo via the private docks, while the volume of solid cargo reached nearly 4.4 mn metric tons during the same period. <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"logistics\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>***<\/strong><strong>YOU\u2019RE READING EnterpriseAM Logistics, the essential MENA publication for senior <\/strong><strong>execs who care about the industry that connects producers and retailers to global markets. <\/strong>We\u2019re out Monday through Thursday by 9:15am in Cairo and Riyadh and 11:15am in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>EnterpriseAM Logistics is available without charge <\/strong>thanks to the generous support of our friends at Hassan Allam Utilities, Transmar, and AK-Ships.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Were you forwarded this email? <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/user\/news-letters\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap or click here<\/a> to get your own copy of Enterprise Logistics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Want to send us a story idea<\/strong>, request coverage, ask for a correction, or otherwise get in touch? 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The event will show products and technology for the airport industry from over 160 international suppliers and manufacturers across 20 countries. It will also provide a platform for networking with key players across seven airport sectors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saudi Arabia will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudi-smartlogistics.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Smart Logistics<\/a><\/strong><strong> trade fair on Monday, 12 May to Thursday, 15 May<\/strong> in Riyadh. The event will provide insights into the latest international and local technology, solutions, equipment providers, and sustainable workflow practices within the logistics industry in the country. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/globalportsforum.com\/dubai-to-host-gpf\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Ports Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Tuesday, 13 May to Wednesday, 14 May<\/strong> in Dubai. The forum will cover topics such as port strategy and development, port automation, finance, and efficiency. <\/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:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/seamless-middle-east\/index.stm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Seamless Middle East<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Tuesday, 20 May to Thursday, 22 May<\/strong> in Dubai. The event will cover topics including digital marketing, e-commerce, and retail and merchant payments. <\/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>Sa<\/strong><strong>udi <\/strong><strong>Arabia will h<\/strong><strong>ost the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudilogisticsexpo.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Tuesday, 27 May to Thursday, 29 May<\/strong> in Riyadh. The expo will host over 18k supply chain industry professionals and more than 400 exhibitors. 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