As one of the world’s top three bunkering ports, the Port of Fujairah and its 133-ship anchorage in the relatively calm waters of the Gulf of Oman has been busier than ever.

Saudi Arabia’s role as a crossroads is being accentuated by the Kingdom’s Giga projects and investment in shipping and energy infrastructure.

Attendees at the Saudi Maritime Congress witnessed the signings of Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) between the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) and leading shipowning and port entities.

The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) and International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-operate on improved safety and sustainability across the global industry.

The development of Morocco’s port infrastructure with Tangier Med Port Complex as a role model, was in focus at the opening day of TOC Africa.

Brazil Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, said earlier this week that the port of Santos will remain public but emphasised that there is potential for private sector partnerships.

Fertiglobe, a partnership between UAE’s ADNOC and Dutch OCI Global have inked a Memorandum of Understanding with AD Ports for ammonia logistics, storage and shipping.

The Ports of Duisburg (Duisport) and Rotterdam have launched a new feasibility study as the next phase in their collaboration to establish hydrogen networks in Europe.

APM Terminals is to invest $407 million in the Croatian Rijeka Gateway terminal, as it begins construction of the container terminal due to open in 2025.