First ever intermodal TIR operation between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the EU was launched this week, with a container leaving the UAE bound for Europe under a single customs transit document and a single guarantee
Shipping
Egypt?s Port of Adabiya to push Transmar?s goals
Transmar, Egypt?s one of the leading container shipping lines, has strengthened its presence across the Middle East and East African routes using the Port of Adabiya, strategically located on the western shore of the Gulf of Suez, about 10km south of Suez
Albwardy expands ship repair services to Sohar Port
Albwardy Damen, a joint venture between Dubai?s Albwardy Investment and Holland?s Damen Shipyards Group, has launched a full range of afloat, workshop and diving services at Sohar Port and Freezone
International body prompts marine renewables guidelines
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) committee is expected to produce three toolbox talk prompt guidelines for marine operations in the offshore energy sector, responding to the growth of involvement by its members in the marine renewable energy sector
Iraq to form joint venture for the Grand Faw port project
Iraq will be creating a US$1.3bn venture to manage the execution of the Grand Faw port project