Saudi Ports increase box volumes in September
RIYADH : The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has reported an 11.66% surge in container traffic across its trade hubs during September, handling 732,293 TEUs, in comparison to 655,831 TEUs a year earlier. Monthly statistics
Israel-Hamas war: Impact on shipping and port operations, potential risks
The conflict in Israel after attacks by Islamist group Hamas on towns close to Gaza has caused great concerns in the global community, while the impact on various sectors and industries remains to be
Carriers and forwarders to lose mark-up on THC collection in Dubai
JEBEL ALI : Container lines serving Middle East trades are facing the prospect of losing a major source of their income from mark-ups or margins on ancillary collections. According to a decree by the
Cost of container shipping to Chabahar Port reduced significantly
CHABAHAR : Referring to the establishment of direct container shipping lines from Chabahar Port in southeastern Iran to the ports of Nhava Sheva in India, and Taixing, Zhuhai and Qingdao in China, in collaboration
Maersk says port operations in Israel working normally
HAIFA : Maersk said on Tuesday that port operations at Israel’s major terminals are running as normal despite a violent conflict with Hamas militants and it continues to accept container bookings to and from
CMA CGM axes Chittagong call due to lower demand and port restrictions
MARSEILLE : CMA CGM has halted a direct call out of Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port which it began in April – the latest sign of continuing carrier network changes in a bid to stay aligned
Vado-Verona Porta Nuova rail connection launched : APM Terminals
VERONA (ITALY) : A new rail connection between the container and reefer terminals in Vado Ligure and Verona Porta Nuova inland port has been established. The twice weekly service is managed by Maersk Italia
Chabahar Port may turn profitable by fiscal year end, Phase-II of investments being mulled : Sonowal
OMAN : India is exploring further investments into the Shahid Behesti Terminal at the Chabahar Port in Iran, as part of the Phase 2 of the expansion plans there. Investments are to be explored through the