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Logistics is the key to successful UAE-India trade ties

India-UAE trade: Logistics holds the key to successful trade ties

The key to this opportunity is a seamless cross-border trade network, a dependable logistics partner, and an ecosystem that will empower SMEs to succeed

AD Ports group signs maritime deals with Angolan entities

AD Ports Group forms JV with Angola’s UNICARGAS

AD Ports Group’s new agreements in Angola, including the JV with UNICARGAS have the potential to significantly boost Angola’s maritime industry

Maersk

Dubai’s DP World and Maersk enter long-term partnership at Jebel Ali port

Maersk will deploy two of its solutions for customers moving their cargo through Jebel Ali

Saudi Arabia’s ports show 13% yoY rise in cargo handled in 2022

Saudi Arabia’s ports record 13% year-on-year rise in cargo handled in 2022

The kingdom’s trade gateways also welcomed 933,000 passengers in 2022, a 36 per cent spike from 2021 when 688,000 passengers arrived in the country

AD Ports Group reports strong growth in 2022

AD Ports Group reports strong growth, global expansion in first year as publicly listed entity

Throughout 2022, AD Ports Group has continued to build its global presence, signing agreements with port authorities and partners globally

AD Ports Group inks deals with Kazakh National Oil Company subsidiary

AD Ports Group inks deals with Kazakh National Oil Company subsidiary

The new joint venture will provide offshore services as well as crude transportation for energy companies operating in the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea

Metal park Kezad

New Metal Park breaks ground at KEZAD

Covering a total land area of 450,000 square metres, the park will have state-of-the-art facilities to support storage and handling, processing, and fabrication activities

DP World, Hassana announce $2.4bn investment in UAE

DP World, Hassana announce $2.4bn investment in UAE

Hassana will hold its economic interest in a stake of approximately 10.2 per cent in three UAE assets of DP World

AD Ports Group signs agreements with Kyrgyzstan to promote trade

AD Ports Group signs agreements with Kyrgyzstan to promote trade

Under the agreement, negotiations are under way for 300,000 sqm of land within Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD)

Yango Delivery launches in UAE to boost e-commerce sector

The company claims to offer traffic-proof and cost-effective deliveries at different speeds, from express to next day, for any goods from food to furniture

Sudan

AD Ports Group, Invictus Consortium sign agreement with Sudan

The agreement provides consortium the right to develop, manage and operate port and economic zone assets in Sudan

UAE President inaugurates Khalifa Port expansion project with Dhs4bn investment

Khalifa Port has grown from 2.43 square kilometre to 8.63 square kilometre, while its quay wall has been significantly extended from 2.3km to 12.5km

Africa

AD Ports Group, Africa Finance Corporation ink deal

The two organisations aim on identifying, developing and investing in ports, warehouses, maritime and logistics infrastructure projects across Africa

AD Ports Group announces merger of KEZAD communities with Al Eskan Al Jamae

The combined entity will have an equity value of approximately Dhs 7bn, positioning it as one of the largest such businesses in the UAE

AD Ports, CHEC sign deal

AD Ports Group, China Harbour Engineering Company to jointly build topside infrastructure

The agreement includes the development of the first net zero carbon administration building to be constructed for the joint venture

KEZAD Group breaks ground on noon’s 252,000 sqm fulfilment centre

KEZAD Group breaks ground on noon’s 252,000 sqm fulfilment centre

The fulfilment centre facility is being designed and developed by KEZAD Group under a build-to-suit agreement and is scheduled for delivery in 2024

Revealed: Winners of the Gulf Business Awards 2022

The awards celebrated stalwarts and companies from across the region’s business landscape

Ad Ports Transmar Pakistan

UAE’s AD Ports Group, Transmar launch new Pakistan service

The new container shipping service links Karachi with the region’s major ports within UAE, Saudia Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Sudan and Djibouti

AD Ports Group signs agreements with Kyrgyzstan to promote trade

Abu Dhabi Ports Group acquires Spain’s Noatum in Dhs2.5bn deal

Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2023

Al Seer Marine & K Ship Building

Al Seer Marine orders four tankers worth Dhs643m, forges ahead with global expansion plans

The tankers will be LNG ready and are being designed to be ready to adapt to new fuels such as ammonia and methanol

Agility posts-Q3-2022-profit - July 16, 2022: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates meets with Joe Biden, President of the US, during the Jeddah Security and Development Summit. Image: WAM

Kuwait’s Agility reports KD12.6m in earnings for Q3 2022

In Q3, Agility controlled businesses reported EBITDA of KD47m and revenue of KD256.3m

DP World

Inflation among key concerns for global supply chain, reveals DP World survey

According to the survey, the other challenges that freight forwarders are currently experiencing include rising and unpredictable freight rates

Noon.com Yellow Friday Sale

Noon.com, ADIO partner to set up UAE’s largest e-commerce fulfilment centre at KEZAD

ADIO will provide noon with financial and non-financial incentives to expand operations in Abu Dhabi

aramex earnings Q3 2022

Aramex reports revenue of Dhs4.39bn for the first nine months of 2022

The company’s freight forwarding business reported a strong performance, attributable to increased volumes from industrial, retail and SME verticals

DP World partners with Emirates Development Bank to finance SME growth

DP World partners with Emirates Development Bank to finance SME growth

It includes a formal framework for both entities to provide SMEs with access to trade financing

AD Ports IDB sign MoU

AD Ports Group, Iraq’s IDB sign agreement for port and logistics development

The bank aims to provide its services to corporate clients and support a range of landmark infrastructure projects in both countries

DP World to invest$500m towards reducing co2 emissions

DP World to invest $500m over five years to reduce carbon emissions

DP World’s plans include replacing its global fleet of assets from diesel to electric, investing in renewable power and exploring alternative fuels

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Kuwait’s Agility invests $163m to build Jeddah Logistics Park in Saudi Arabia

The park will serve international and local customers in the retail, consumer goods, technology, automotive, energy and e-commerce sectors

DP World partners with Lin-Gang Special Area to develop Chinese trade zone

The Lin-Gang Special Area offers some of the most innovative and forward-looking business policies for both Chinese and international companies beyond normal free zones offerings

Saudi Arabia launches supply chain initiative to beckon $10.6bn of investments

The initiative will contribute to overcoming challenges faced by global supply chains