Shipping

Details: Created: 05 November 2010

Middle East to be shipping hub

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

Details: Created: 16 June 2010

Port systems construction package awarded

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.

Details: Created: 26 May 2009

Dubai Maritime City signs MoU with Arab Sea Ports Federation

DUBAI MARITIME CITY, the world?s first purpose-built maritime centre, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Arab Sea Ports Federation to explore joint business opportunities.

Details: Created: 26 May 2009

Hopeful signs for global container shipping

AFTER ALMOST A year of a sharp downward trend, the global container shipping industry is showing signs of improving in the second quarter, according to a senior container shipping official.

Details: Created: 05 November 2012

Dubai-based DP World has won an order from India?s Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust to build and operate a single berth facility alongside its existing terminal operation at Nhava Sheva in Mumbai