Qatar

Naming ceremony held for latest QatarEnergy newbuilding

A joint venture led by Japan’s K Line, with NYK, China LNG and MISC as shareholders, has recently held a naming ceremony for a 174,000m3 LNG newbuilding being built for QatarEnergy at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China. The vessel, Al Tuwar, is the first of a series of 12 LNG vessels that the joint venture companies will build for QatarEnergy, the world’s largest LNG producer, which will allocate them to transport LNG around the world.

Al Tuwar is equipped with a X-DF 2.1 iCER low speed dual...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/naming-ceremony-held-for-latest-qatarenergy-newbuilding/

Nakilat begins construction of new LNG carriers

Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) recently held a steel cutting ceremony to mark the start of construction of six new gas carriers at HD Hyundai Samho (HSHI) shipyard in South Korea.

The ceremony was attended by senior officials from Nakilat and HD Hyundai Samho, along with other distinguished guests, who witnessed the official commencement of the construction of two LNG carriers and four LPG/ammonia gas carriers. The LNG carriers, each with a capacity of 174,000 m3, and the LPG carriers,...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/nakilat-begins-construction-of-new-lng-carriers/

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/

Qatar to invest US$10 billion in India, strengthening trade and maritime ties

Qatar plans to invest US$10 billion across multiple sectors in India, as announced in a joint statement following the visit of Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to New Delhi.

“Trade was a key focus of our discussions. We aim to expand and diversify the trade connections between India and Qatar,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on X.

The investment will target infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, food security, logistics, hospitality, and other key sectors, according...

https://container-news.com/qatar-to-invest-india/

Milaha boosts profits

Qatar-based shipping and logistics company Milaha has reported a 9% increase in net profits in 2024, with a positive result of QR 1.122 billion for the year compared to QR 1.030 billion for the same period in 2023.

The Milaha Maritime & Logistics’ division achieved a net profit that increased by QR 45 million compared to 2023, led by stronger performance from its container shipping unit, as the result of deployment of new vessels and routes, while Milaha Gas & Petrochem’s net profit increased by...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/milaha-boosts-profits/

GreenSeas Trust installs new bin trio on Qatar’s Pearl Island to help cut marine plastic pollution

Leading marine conservation charity, GreenSeas Trust, is proud to announce, three bilingual BinsForGreenSeas have been installed on Pearl Island in Qatar to reduce litter and stop plastics from entering the sea.

Located off the coast of Doha, Pearl Island is a popular tourist destination boasting sophistication and luxury.

The GreenSeas Trust bins have been positioned at key waterfront locations in the island’s marina, an area popular with tourists and the yachting community.  The bins will...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/11/greenseas-trust-installs-new-bin-trio-on-qatars-pearl-island-to-help-cut-marine-plastic-pollution/

Nakilat records increased 2024 profits

Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) has announced an impressive set of full year financial results for 2024. These show a net profit of QAR 1.64 billion, an increase of 5.1% compared to QAR 1.56 billion for the same period in 2023. According to a statement made by the company, “This stable growth underscores our operational efficiency, our ability to seize emerging opportunities, which has been evident in our 2024 newbuild announcements and our resilience in navigating the challenges of the...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/nakilat-records-increased-2024-profits/

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