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.

Bahrains 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.

The Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ) project in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, has awarded a US$95mn Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) contract to the Al Jaber GIS joint venture, according to a recent statement. The port systems contract follows an extensive tendering process and is the third major construction package awarded in the last 10 months for the development of the new port and industrial zone at KPIZ.