Bahrain

APM Terminals Bahrain enjoys year of positive growth

APM Terminals Bahrain, which operates facilities in Khalifa Bin Salman Port, enjoyed a highly successful 20024, recently published figures reveal. For the 2024 financial year, revenues were 9.4% higher than the previous year at BHD 39.3 million, driven by a combination of volume growth and tariff adjustments.

Revenues from container operations were up by around 10%, with container volumes rising by 3% compared with 2023. Meanwhile, general cargo revenues jumped by 15% on the back of strong...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/apm-terminals-bahrain-enjoys-year-of-positive-growth/

GEODIS’ Drive to Sustainability Forges Ahead with a New Fleet of Biofuel Trucks in the UAE

GEODIS, a world leader in the transport and logistics sector, has launched a new fleet comprising eleven Euro 4 and Euro 6 biofuel trucks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This initiative, particularly the adoption of biofuel is another sign of GEODIS’ firm commitment to reducing its carbon footprint globally, while further maintaining operational efficiency and delivering sustainable solutions for customers

GEODIS has set targets of a 42% reduction in the GHG emissions generated by its fleets...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/05/geodis-drive-to-sustainability-forges-ahead-with-a-new-fleet-of-biofuel-trucks-in-the-uae/

ASRY signs joint ventures

Bahrain’s Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) has signed two notable joint venture agreements in recent weeks. One involved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), to work together to build new naval auxiliary vessels and port craft. ASRY’s CEO, Dr Ahmed Al Abri, said, “By combining our advanced technical capabilities with Abu Dhabi Ship Building’s extensive expertise, we can solidify our position as a leading maritime hub, offering practical and integrated...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/asry-signs-joint-ventures/

ASRY signs tanker fleet maintenance deal

Bahrain’s Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) has signed a new agreement with the Arab Maritime Petroleum Transport Company (AMPTC) to provide docking and maintenance services for AMPTC’s fleet of tankers operating in the region.

The agreement was formalised during a meeting attended by His Excellency Engineer Adel Aljasem, Chairman of the Board; His Excellency Dr Ahmed AlAbri, ASRY’s Chief Executive Officer; and Hocine Boudia, AMPTC’s Director General, along with senior officials from both...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/asry-signs-tanker-fleet-maintenance-deal/

ASRY trains students

Bahrain’s Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) shipyard recently welcomed a group of participants from the Takween Field Training Program, launched by the Ministry of Education. This initiative seeks to offer students a chance to experience a potential future work environment and develop key skills during their hands-on training.

As part of this initiative, ASRY will offer an introductory program for 56 students, featuring lectures, training sessions, specialised workshops and guided...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/asry-trains-students/

ASRY to build Bapco bunker barges

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has confirmed that it has secured a contract to build two new self propelled fuel oil bunker barges for Bapco Refining. A keel laying ceremony to mark the start of the project was recently held at the ASRY yard in Hidd, Bahrain, in the presence of senior officials from both companies, led by Dr. Ahmed Al-Abri, Chief Executive Officer of ASRY, and Bapco Refining representatives.

This project forms part of a strategic alliance between ASRY and...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/asry-to-build-bapco-bunker-barges/

UPDATED: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Now in the Med, USS Theodore Roosevelt Heads to the Middle East

Components of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Group, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG-58) and USS Gravely (DDG-107), steam in formation with the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550), the Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Alpino (F 594), and the Horizon-class frigate FS Forbin (D 620) in the Red Sea, June 7, 2024. US Navy Photo

This post has been updated with a June 22 statement from...

https://news.usni.org/2024/06/21/uss-dwight-d-eisenhower-leaving-red-sea-pacific-carrier-heading-to-the-middle-east

Gulf Islamic Investments and Logipoint create new logistics platform

Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) and Logipoint, a subsidiary of SISCO, have signed an agreement in Jeddah to create a joint venture for a logistics platform providing high quality warehousing solutions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a deal worth over US$300 million.

The GII-Logipoint joint venture will create new logistics infrastructure in key Saudi cities, starting in Riyadh and Jeddah, providing warehousing and handling facilities as the backbone of a multi-asset logistical network...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/gulf-islamic-investments-and-logipoint-create-new-logistics-platform/

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