Geopolitical developments, politely called “exogenous factors” have a funny way of creeping up on shipping people, and, sometimes, but not always, impacting trade flows in ways not envisioned only a few days earlier.
Container lines will be hit by the cutting of diplomatic ties between Qatar and a number of other countries in the Middle East.
Bahrain Ports and Abu Dhabi Petroleum Port have added to port facilities in the Middle East banning Qatari vessels, or ships that are calling the country.
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has taken the opportunity to showcase its role in the global maritime sector and raise the profile of Dubai’s burgeoning maritime sector with its participation at Nor-Shipping 2017 this week.
Profits were up 39% in the first quarter for Dubai-headquartered tanker owner Gulf Navigation Holding (GulfNav).
UBM has opened its first dedicated UBM office in Dubai bringing in the staff from Seatrade staff who will now operate from the new offices in Publishing Pavilion, Dubai Production City, Dubai, UAE - after more than 10 years based in Al Jaddaf...
Qatar’s Milaha has set its sights on small and medium sized businesses with the launch of a door-to-door shipping service between Qatar and UAE.
Saqr Port has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards to build a tug newbuild in time for the opening of a new bulk terminal in mid-2018.
UAE’s DP World and India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop the logistics sector in India.