H.E. Eng. Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport, Affairs, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure stresses the importance of supporting seafarers and educating people about the maritime industries.
Port of Salalah have taken delivery of 12 out of the 16 new eco-efficient rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes from ZPMC to expand operations within the terminal.
As cash rich container lines continue to ramp up their presence in the logistics sector Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has made an EUR5.7bn ($6.4bn) for Bolloré Africa Logistics.
The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has appointed Eldib Pandi as its local partner in Egypt.
DP World and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have signed a Collaboration Agreement for the development of the deepsea port at Banana.
A series of new regulations and a more business-friendly environment in the UAE is likely to provide a pull for shipping companies looking to set up or expand within the region.