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King Abdullah Port now at heart of two new shipping routes linking east and west

Aug 27, 2020

New shipping routes are among world’s fastest

Bahri inks agreement with Tabadul to implement Fasah Pay

Aug 25, 2020

Riyadh – 13 August 2020: In line with its efforts to accelerate digital transformation and facilitate electronic billing and payment processes, Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has signed an agreement with Tabadul for the...

Bahri orders 10 chemical tankers for $410m from HMD

Aug 21, 2020

Bahri has inked a $410m agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for 10 chemical tanker newbuildings.

Q&A: IEC Telecom Vice President on digitalisation of the maritime industry

Jul 20, 2020

With so much data available, how can the shipping industry maximise the benefits of trend analysis, data depth and scenario forecasting? As part of Saudi Maritime Congress 2020, leading industry executives look at how it can maximise assets...

Q&A: Pål Nikolaysen of ABB Marine & Ports Service on new technology and its effect on the maritime industry

Jul 20, 2020

As the maritime industry continues to rapidly evolve, which upcoming digital solutions will benefit our industry the most? As part of Saudi Maritime Congress 2020, leading industry executives look at what this will mean for shipping and the...

Saudi Global Ports in Dammam sets new handling record

Jul 09, 2020

King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam has set a new record for any Saudi port on the Arabian Gulf coast by handling 12,691 teu in a single call, reports the port’s container terminal operator Saudi Global Port (SGP).

Q&A: Peter Fitzpatrick on IMO 2020, environmental concerns and alternative fuels

Jun 10, 2020

As environmental concerns drive a push for alternatives fuels, what has been learnt since the implementation of the Sulphur 2020 cap? As part of Saudi Maritime Congress 2020, leading industry executives look at what this will mean for shipping and...

LogiPoint sets up bonded corridor from Jeddah Islamic Port to airport

May 19, 2020

LogiPoint has established a bonded corridor between Jeddah Islamic Port (JIP) and King Abdulaziz International Airport.

Saudi Global Ports to invest $1.87bn in King Abdulaziz Port following new BOT agreement

Apr 14, 2020

PSA International joint venture Saudi Global Ports (SGP) is become the sole container terminal operator at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam with a new Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement

IMI’s first newbuilding projects underway as yard construction continues

Apr 08, 2020

Partial completion of International Maritime Industry’s (IMI) vast new shipyard, within the King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services in Ras Al Khair on Saudi Arabia’s east coast may not be due until late this year of...