UAE ranks among top 35 countries with largest global maritime fleets
ABU DHABI : The UAE has ranked among the top 35 countries globally with the largest shipping fleets by tonnage and capacity, according to the 2024 report by
Trump’s ambition to retake the Panama Canal could have a heavy cost
WASHINGTON D. C. : In recent weeks, when he was president-elect, Donald Trump publicly said that Panama should return the Panama Canal to the United States and that he would not rule
Sympathy for the shipping executive : Drewry
LONDON : Do not expect container lines to immediately return to Suez Canal transits after the Houthis say they will stop attacks on shipping. The return of Donald
Houthi rebels to halt military operations against most ships in Red Sea
NEW YORK : Houthi rebels have said they will halt their military operations against most ships in the Red Sea, tanker chartering sources and brokers in Singapore, Tokyo
PSA International reports handling a record 100.2 million containers in 2024
SINGAPORE : PSA International (PSA) handled a record number of containers worldwide in 2024 despite escalating geopolitical tensions and greater maritime uncertainty. The Singapore port operator reported on
Mawani records positive growth of 14.45% in cargo throughput for 2024
RIYADH : The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) reported a 14.45% increase in cargo throughput for 2024, reaching 320,784,757 tons, up from 300,542,872 tons in 2023. The number of
AD Ports Group expands cooperation with Kazakh Partners
ABU DHABI : Noatum Maritime, the Maritime & Shipping arm of AD Ports Group (ADPORTS), a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, has strengthened its collaboration
Kuwait Ports Authority gears up for transition to smart ports
KUWAIT : Sheikh Khaled Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, Director General of Kuwait Ports Authority, has reiterated the Authority’s commitment to embracing the era of smart ports, aligning with a
ADC joins MED Ports Association to boost Regional Maritime Collaboration
AQABA : The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), the primary landlord of Aqaba’s seaports, has joined the MED Ports Association, a prestigious network of 31 leading port stakeholders across
MSC sets Walvis Bay as transshipment hub
GENEVA : Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced an update to its North West Continent (NWC) to South Africa service and the launch of two additional services, solidifying