The attention of the maritime and shipping communities has been on the Middle East in the last months due to the geopolitical tensions that are reshaping the trade and logistics landscape.
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APM Terminals (APMT) has appointed new Managing Directors for Oman’s Port of Salalah and the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT).
APM Terminals and the Port of Salalah announced the appointment of Steven Yoogalingam as the new Managing Director of the Port, effective from 1 November 2024.
Yoogalingam brings a wealth of experience to this role, having previously served as Managing Director of the Suez Canal Container Terminal in Port Said, Egypt.
His career with APM Terminals also includes key...
https://container-news.com/apm-terminals-announces-new-leadership-at-port-of-salalah-and-scct/
The current competitive landscape among the Arabian Sea ports is in the spotlight, as the Red Sea crisis continues hampering shipping operations, affecting all the major regional players.
The ports are also part of larger geopolitical strategies, involving not only the host countries but also global shipping powerhouses like China and the United States. The partnerships and alliances formed through these port developments can influence regional political dynamics and control over critical...
Oman’s Port of Salalah has received new hybrid cranes aiming to improve cargo handling efficiency.
The four new hybrid Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes, part of a multi-million dollar investment, join 24 other cranes at the Port of Salalah, including fully electric Ship to Shore assets.
Port of Salalah is expected to receive another eight hybrid RTG cranes.
The new assets employ a regenerative energy system which means each power unit’s running hours are much reduced, and they are a quieter...
A gloomy picture looms on the horizon for the Gulf ports’ performance, as the disruptions in the Red Sea continue unabated.
Saudi ports experienced a notable increase in container handling in the 2023 fiscal year, with over 5 million TEUs processed.
This growth was mirrored by an improvement in Saudi Arabia’s ranking on the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI), moving up 17 positions to 38th globally.
King Abdulaziz Port saw significant activity, with 2,516 ships arriving in 2023 and a...
https://container-news.com/gulf-ports-to-keep-facing-challenges-due-to-red-sea-crisis/
This analysis highlights the intricate relationship between geopolitical stability, supply chain dynamics, and port operational efficiency. The port connectivity indices and container throughput across three key subsystems—East Med, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden—are significantly influenced by underlying geopolitical and economic conditions.
These subsystems are represented by key ports: Piraeus, Port Said, Jeddah, King Abdullah, and Salalah.
The port connectivity index for individual ports, as well...
https://container-news.com/egypts-high-risk-and-fragility-create-challenges-for-east-med/
Amidst its US$300 million project aimed at upgrading and expanding its container terminal, the Port of Salalah has recently welcomed the arrival of the initial four out of 10 state-of-the-art ZPMC ship-to-shore cranes.
This milestone marks a significant step forward in the major Oman’s port endeavour, with completion slated for the first quarter of 2025. Upon project culmination, the terminal’s annual capacity will surge from 5 million to 6 million TEUs, solidifying the Port of Salalah’s pivotal...
https://container-news.com/port-of-salalah-receives-first-cranes-in-us300-million-expansion-project/
The Port of Salalah celebrates its 25th anniversary this month and in terms of volume growth, Oman’s major port has seen significant growth in both the container and general cargo sectors.
While the box terminal is still expanding, there is a considerable rise in general cargo volumes, with a strong 26% increase in the first half of this year, compared with the same period last year.
“This outstanding performance puts the port on track not only to make a major improvement but also to set a new...
https://container-news.com/port-of-salalah-to-set-new-records-in-25th-year-of-operation/
APM Terminals, which holds a 30% share in the Port of Salalah, has teamed up to offer a sea-air logistics solution via Oman for cargo moving from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Cairo Egypt.
The new multi-modal service will reduce transit times by an estimated 20-40% compared to traditional east-west trade routes, and could deliver a cost saving of 10-20% compared to pure air freight solution, according to APM Terminals statement.
According to Keld Mosgaard Christensen, CEO of the Port of Salalah, the...
https://container-news.com/port-of-salalah-facilitates-new-sea-air-logistics-solution-via-oman/