Despite a tough business climate Qatar Navigation (Milaha) reported a 4% jump in next profit in 2015.

Qatar's new Doha Port Project (DPP), which is slated to be open by the end of 2016, is set to start receive its first ro-ro vessel at the Early Operations Terminal - set up on the eventual site of Container Terminal 3 - this month.

Halul Offshore Services has become the first company to have a ship simulator to Qatar.

Qatar Navigation (Milaha) reported a 17% increase in net profit in the first nine months of the year with improved performance from all units, except its investment portfolio.

Hyundai Glovis has announced that it has bagged a $500m deal with state-owned Qatar Primary Material Company (QPMC) to ship construction materials.

Qatar shipping and logistics group Milaha has appointed a new ceo from Qatargas.

Maran Ventures and Nakilat have expanded their joint venture with the addition of the two LNG carrier newbuildings.

Milaha has announced a QAR651m ($178m) profit for the first half of 2015, improving on the same period last year by 26%.

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has granted United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) exemption from its “controlled carriers” list, it was placed under after Qatar-government took majority control of the line.

Qatar Navigation (Milaha) reported a 4% increase in net profit in the first quarter of 2015.