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Abu Dhabi Port executives predict changes in procurement strategies in post-Covid world

Oct 06, 2021

“Near sourcing”, less reliance on just-in-time supply chains, and new strategies on stocking of essential components are likely outcomes of today’s logistics disruption, according to Kim Larsen, Vice President of Commercial & Business Development...

In Conversation with with Capt Ammar Al Shaiba and Kim Larsen, AD Ports Group

Oct 06, 2021

In Conversation with with Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, Managing Director Zayed Port and Acting CEO of Ports Operating Company and Kim Larsen, Vice President of Commercial & Business Development of Ports, AD Ports Group.

Seatrade Maritime #20under40 Awards to identify young innovators and trailblazers in the maritime industry

Oct 04, 2021

Seatrade Maritime #20under40 Awards, held as part of Seatrade Maritime Middle East (SMME), the largest in-person exhibition and conference taking place during UAE Maritime Week - under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure...

Liberian Registry becomes world’s largest flag for tankers

Sep 30, 2021

The Liberian Registry is now the world’s largest tanker flag in terms of gross tonnage given the latest tonnage added to its fleet.

UAE Maritime Cluster launched to boost sector with global promotion

Sep 29, 2021

The UAE Government has launched new maritime cluster as it seeks to double the AED91bn ($24.77bn) sector in a few years.

Seatrade Maritime Middle East opens registration for in-person event

Sep 28, 2021

Seatrade Maritime Middle East (SMME), the largest in-person exhibition and conference taking place during UAE Maritime Week - under the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure - has opened registration, marking the first step in the countdown to...

Maersk to set-up warehousing and distribution facility in Jafza

Sep 23, 2021

Maersk Kanoo UAE has signed an agreement with DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to set up its first Warehousing & Distribution (W&D) facility in the UAE.

Drydocks World to develop new Dubai ‘South Yard’

Sep 22, 2021

Dubai-based Drydocks World has announced the development of 'South Yard' facility, as part of DP World strategy and Dubai ‘s smart technology transformation.

Hapag-Lloyd opens new offices in Morocco

Sep 16, 2021

Continuing its expansion in Africa Hapag-Lloyd has sets up its own offices in Morocco.

AD Ports Group and CMA CGM Group to invest $154m in new terminal at Khalifa Port

Sep 10, 2021

Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group, the regional logistics and port operator, and France-based CMA CGM Group, have signed a 35-year concession agreement to build a 1.8m-teu-new terminal in Khalifa Port.

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