Shipping & Logistics
UASC participates in new service
Kuwait-based United Arab Shipping Company is participating in a new Asia-Black Sea service along with several other lines...
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Consortium named for Abu Dhabi port work
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has announced that it has awarded a $1.5 billion (Dh5.5 billion) turnkey contract to a...
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Fewer reefer craft but trade up
The reefer trade has grown despite a decline in the specialised reefer fleet, according to a report. Drewry Shipping Consultants’ annual report says the world reefer...
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Horizon’s refrigerated capacity up
Horizon Lines Inc has boosted its supply of refrigerated containers as part of its ongoing equipment investment programme...
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DP World signs Senegal deal
Dubai’s government-owned ports operator DP World has signed a 25-year concession to develop and operate Dakar port in Senegal, reports Reuters...
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First Bahrain plans logistics facility
The First Bahrain Real Estate Development Co (First Bahrain) has announced plans to build a $22 million warehousing and...
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Jafza acquires US plot
In its first investment ever in North America, Jafza International, the global free zone operations arm of Economic Zones World has acquired around 5.260 million sq m (1,...
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Maritime academic centre planned
Dubai Maritime City (DMC), the world’s first purpose-built maritime centre and member of the Dubai World group of companies, has announced that it has commenced...
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Heavy shipment delivered
Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ new IL-76TD-90VD has carried its heaviest shipment to date – a 39-tonne press for the paper industry transported from Finland to the US...