{"id":89433,"date":"2025-10-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/10\/08\/today-jahez-finalizes-snoonu-acquisition-sal-locks-in-land-for-sar-4-2-bn-logistics-zone\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T00:00:00","slug":"today-jahez-finalizes-snoonu-acquisition-sal-locks-in-land-for-sar-4-2-bn-logistics-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2025\/10\/08\/today-jahez-finalizes-snoonu-acquisition-sal-locks-in-land-for-sar-4-2-bn-logistics-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"TODAY: Jahez finalizes Snoonu acquisition + SAL locks in land for SAR 4.2 bn logistics zone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, friends. <\/strong>It\u2019s another brisk read this morning as the logistics news cycle continues its lull. Jahez\u2019s finalization of its latest acquisition leads the news well today, followed by project updates from Saudi and UAE. Tariffs impact is heavily featured today, amid reports of falling ocean shipping rates and forecasts for slowed down trade growth in 2026. Shall we?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a>THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY-<\/strong> <strong>World trade braces for rough landing in 2026 courtesy of US <\/strong><strong>tariffs: <\/strong>The World Trade Organization (WTO) has slashed its trade growth forecasts for 2026 to 0.5% \u2014 down from its 1.8% prediction from August, according to an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wto.org\/english\/news_e\/news25_e\/stat_07oct25_e.htm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">update<\/a> made yesterday to the WTO\u2019s Global Trade Outlook report. \"The outlook for next year is bleaker,\" WTO\u2019s Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A delayed drag:<\/strong> WTO also raised its prediction for trade growth in 2025 from 0.9% to 2.4% despite this years\u2019s disruptions. The organization said that the for 2025, most of the growth could be attributed to the impact of \u201cfrontloading,\u201d where most shipments and goods trade were were ramped up ahead of US tariff deadlines to avoid rising costs. Shipments of AI-related items, such as semiconductors, were also one of the main drivers for 2025 figures. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The story grabbed some ink in the int\u2019l press: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/wto-downgrades-global-trade-growth-forecast-05-next-year-2025-10-07\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-10-07\/wto-sees-full-drag-of-trump-tariffs-hitting-trade-growth-in-2026\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/fc17b59f-1a88-4855-af21-e53e1f8b670d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/10\/07\/business\/economy\/global-trade-growth-wto.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/10\/07\/wto-hikes-global-trade-forecast-for-2025-slowdown-expected-in-2026-.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING TODAY-<\/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 <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/en\/news-and-media\/2025\/09\/29\/abu-dhabi-maritime-academy-to-host-quantum-maritime-conference\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Quantum Maritime Conference 2025<\/a><\/strong><strong> is opening its doors today and will run until tomorrow in Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, the UAE. The conference will discuss how quantum tech can be leveraged in the maritime sector to reduce vessel turnaround times, improve fuel efficiency, and enhance overall navigation. <\/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\">WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a>  <strong>#1-<\/strong> <strong>Wizz <\/strong><strong>Air to return to UAE next month: <\/strong>Low-budget airline Wizz Air will resume Abu Dhabi\u2019s flights to Larnaca, Cyprus, and Sofia, Bulgaria, starting in November, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/aviation\/2025\/10\/07\/wizz-air-resuming-flights-from-abu-dhabi-to-larnaca-and-sofia\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The National<\/a> reports. Flights to both destinations will be operated by Wizz Air Hungary.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- The airline had called it quits: <\/strong>Wizz Air <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/5075bc2f-bf96-42ee-8151-1e3e741f15a2\/%253cmark%253ewizz-air%253c%2Fmark%253e-abu-dhabi-to-shut-down-operations-by-september\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">initially<\/a> pulled out of its Abu Dhabi hub earlier this year, with initial plans to phase out its operations by 1 September. , as it reckoned with exorbitant costs, engine problems, and unfavorable weather in the Emirati capital. Abu Dhabi made up about 5% of the airline\u2019s operations, while Central and Eastern Europe accounts for roughly two thirds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#2- Denmark-based <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scangl.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Scan Global Logistics (SGL)<\/a><\/strong><strong> has <\/strong><strong>launched its head office in Cairo, Egypt,<\/strong> as part of a growth initiative targeting the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scangl.com\/news\/scan-global-logistics-expands-into-egypt-to-further-strengthen-regional-presence-growth-and-connectivity\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The firm \u2014 which has regional presence in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scangl.com\/contact\/uae\/dubai\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">UAE\u2019s Jebel Ali<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scangl.com\/news\/scan-global-logistics-expands-its-worldwide-transport-network-by-opening-its-first-offices-in-saudi-arabia\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Arabia\u2019s Jeddah and Riyadh<\/a> \u2014 said the move comes on the heels of the promising growth potential of Egypt\u2019s warehousing market.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Egypt\u2019s local warehousing market is forecast to grow at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/b1305a68-0e78-4b4c-9be9-dc63b17593f2\/egypt%25e2%2580%2599s-warehousing-market-is-big,-but-there%25e2%2580%2599s-still-plenty-of-room-to-grow\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">7% y-o-y<\/a> over the next five years amid rising demand driven by new industrial zones and expanding e-commerce operations, according to forecasts from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eglegypt.com\/about-egl\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Egyptian Global Logistics<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About SGL: <\/strong>Founded in 2007, the Denmark-based freight forwarding and logistics company offers services spanning multimodal freight, warehousing, and customs clearance, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scangl.com\/about\/?_gl=1*ilwsf4*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ1MjMxNzI3NC4xNzU5ODQ1MzI2*_ga_SEM65RG60N*czE3NTk4NDUzMjUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTk4NDUzMjUkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_2038K5PCNV*czE3NTk4NDUzMjUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTk4NDUzMjUkajYwJGwwJGgxNjY1NjQzNTM1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3-<\/strong> <strong>UAE-Oman link more than halfway done: <\/strong>The UAE-Oman rail connection led by Hafeet Rail is now more than 50% complete, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omanobserver.om\/article\/1177544\/business\/economy\/work-on-hafeet-rail-is-more-than-50-complete-reports\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Oman Daily Observer<\/a> reported on Saturday, citing comments by Etihad Rail CEO Shadi Malak during last week\u2019s Global Rail Conference. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4dcd19ec-fe06-4403-9f32-9b5d9a5e0828\/uae-omani%253cmark%253e-hafeet%253c%2Fmark%253e-rail-project-secures-usd-1.5-bn-loan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 2.5<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/4dcd19ec-fe06-4403-9f32-9b5d9a5e0828\/uae-omani%253cmark%253e-hafeet%253c%2Fmark%253e-rail-project-secures-usd-1.5-bn-loan\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">bn<\/a> project spans 238 km of rail between the two nations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>Airbus <\/strong><strong>snatches Boeing\u2019s world record for deliveries: <\/strong>European airplane manufacturer Airbus\u2019 group of A320 jets has now achieved the record for most aircraft model delivered in history, surpassing their rival Boeing 737 class, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/airbus-a320-ousts-boeing-737-most-delivered-jet-history-2025-10-07\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing UK-based aviation consultancy <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cirium.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Cirium<\/a>. Airbus clinched the world record after delivering a jet to Saudi carrier Flynas, bringing its overall tally to around 12.3k since the A320 debuted in 1988.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- Airbus had solid delivery rate last month: <\/strong>Airbus <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/e5fb3d59-ad5e-4ea1-a363-6c2a714e37f1\/airbus%25e2%2580%2599-september-deliveries-soar-above-expectations,-as-engine-delays-ease\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">delivered 73 jets<\/a> in September amid improvements in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/38f4e1c0-a8eb-44d9-b5d0-677d87aa7b91\/today:-turkey%25e2%2580%2599s-lng-re-export-ambitions-loading\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">engine delivery rates<\/a>. The figure exceeds the expected 69-70 jets predicted by some analysts, surpassing the 50 jets recorded in September 2024. This brought Airbus\u2019 9M 2025 deliveries above the year-to-date total for 2024.<\/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- Oil prices surged this morning amid reduced oversupply worries following Opec+ decision for a <\/strong><strong>less-than-expected production hike in November<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/oil-steady-market-chews-over-opec-output-hike-supply-glut-fear-2025-10-07\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Brent crude futures rose by USD 0.48 to USD 65.93 \/ bbl as of 04.00 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) increased USD 0.51 to trade at USD 62.24 \/ bbl. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2<\/strong><strong>- Baltic index snaps on an upwards trajectory: <\/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\">was up 15<\/a> points to 1,947 on Tuesday. The capesize climbed 57 points to 2,885, while the panamax index rose 11 points to 1,665. The smaller supramax index shed 18 points to 1,425.<\/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>Saudi ports handled 22.5 mn tons of cargo in September, up 8.6% from 20.7 mn tons a <\/strong><strong>year earlier<\/strong>, the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mawani.gov.sa\/article?news=601025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Liquid bulk reached 15.6 mn tons, dry bulk 5.7 mn tons, and general cargo 1.2 mn tons. Meanwhile, maritime traffic increased 1.1% y-o-y to 1k vessels, while passenger numbers surged 58.6% to 71.4k. Container throughput fell 2.8% y-o-y to 654.9k TEUs, with exports down 7.1% to 237.3 TEUs and imports 3% to 250.7 TEUs, while transshipments rose 4.7% to 166.8k TEUs.<\/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 session is set to see the intergovernmental body formally adopt its Net-Zero Framework \u2014 rolling out new fuel standards for ships and a global pricing mechanism for emissions. <\/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>Belgium will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antwerpxl.com\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AntwerpXL<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Tuesday, 14 October until Thursday, 16 October <\/strong>in Antwerp. The expo will host 3.8k project cargo, break bulk, RoRo, heavy lift, and industry experts to expand collaborations. It will co-locate with the Transport and Logistics conference and exhibition. <\/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>Iraq will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/itliraq.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Iraq International Transportation & Airports & Logistics Expo & Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Wednesday, 15 October until Friday, 17 October<\/strong> in Baghdad. The expo \u2014 Iraq\u2019s first platform focused exclusively on transport and logistics services \u2014 is expected to feature over 100 exhibitors, including ports, aviation, road, and rail players as well as logistics tech firms. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Morocco will host the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/logiterre-expo.com\/le-salon\/#\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">International Forum and Expo on Mobility, Transport, and Logistics (Logiterre)<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Thursday, 16 October until Saturday, 18 October<\/strong> in Casablanca. Logiterre will host main operators within the industry from West and Central Africa. <\/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.adipec.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Adipec Maritime and Logistics Exhibition and Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Monday, 3 November until Thursday, 6 November<\/strong> in Abu Dhabi. The conference will host over 250k attendees working in government entities, finance, and tech. <\/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:\/\/tiaca.org\/tiaca-to-hold-air-cargo-forum-2025\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Cargo Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Tuesday, 4 November until Thursday, 6 November <\/strong>in Abu Dhabi. The forum \u2014 hosted by Etihad Cargo \u2014 will bring together air freight industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and stakeholders to discuss industry solutions, tech, strategies, and collaborative initiatives for global air logistics. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Check out our full calendar<\/strong> at the bottom of this email for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events and news triggers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What we\u2019re tracking this morning regionally and around the 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