The Iraqi government plans to float a tender for building a multibillion-dollar port south of Basra by the end of this year, Hadi al-Amiri, the transportation minister said.

China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) said it had won a US$880 million port foundation and breakwater construction project in Qatar' New Doha Port.

Gulftainer has seen a 10 per cent year on year growth in container volumes at its terminals in the UAE at Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT) and Sharjah Container Terminal.

Bahrain's General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) started the tendering process for the construction of a purpose-built service area at the Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP), reported Trade Arabia.

The Middle East should prepare to capitalise on the world shipping industry’s increasing focus on the East, an industry expert has said.