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RAIL-<\/p>\n

DP World launches new rail services in India:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s DP World has launched two rail services linking India\u2019s western manufacturing hubs in Gujarat state\u2019s Bhimasar and Hazira to the eastern trading hubs in Kolkata, West Bengal, according to a statement<\/a>. The move \u2014 part of DP World\u2019s USD 207 mn investment in India\u2019s railway freight system \u2014 aims to expedite cargo transportation for edible oils, chemicals, steel, industrial goods, grains, and salt. <\/p>\n

The details:<\/strong> The Bhimasar-Kolkata service will operate twice on a monthly basis with an eight-day transit time, and the Hazira-Kolkata service will have the same rotation time but with a seven-day transit. Both services have a 90k TEU capacity. <\/p>\n

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INVESTMENT WATCH-<\/p>\n

Nine Chinese and Turkish companies are investing a combined USD 41.6 mn in the <\/strong>Ismailia Public Freezone<\/strong>, according to a statement<\/a>. The projects span a variety of sectors, including textile, ready-made garments, athletic protective gear, and parts for heating and plumbing devices. The projects are expected to create some 16k direct jobs, with production slated to begin in 2026.<\/p>\n

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PORTS- <\/p>\n

KDP joins CMA CGM network: <\/strong>Oman\u2019s Asyad Group-operated Khazaen Dry Port (KDP) has received its first international container shipment as a final destination port, after it joined French shipping conglomerate CMA CGM\u2019s global shipping network, with Sohar Port serving as a transit hub, according to a statement<\/a>. This connects local importers and exporters to global shipping routes, while expediting customs clearance, which will be handled at KDP. <\/p>\n

TRADE- <\/p>\n

AD Ports eyes digital trade solutions<\/strong>:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s AD Ports Group has inked a framework agreement with digital financial services provider MBME Group to develop fintech and digital trade solutions, according to a statement<\/a>. The two players will evaluate potential trade tech solutions to be deployed on local and international markets \u2014 with a focus on tracing, digital payments, compliance suites, e-signatures, onboarding, and whistleblowing systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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