Saudi Arabia

New South Container Terminal inaugurated in Jeddah port

DP World and the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have officially inaugurated the new South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, following a three-year project that has more than doubled its capacity from 1.8 million to 4 million TEU a year. The expansion also opens the way for further expansion to a capacity of 5 million TEU, with additional ship-to-shore equipment scheduled to be deployed as demand grows.

The Jeddah terminal was DP World’s first concession outside the UAE in 1999, and this...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/new-south-container-terminal-inaugurated-in-jeddah-port/

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/

DHL e-Commerce expands operations to Saudi Arabia

DHL’s e-commerce logistics business will acquire a minority interest in the Saudi Arabian parcel carrier Ajex Logistics Services, the companies announced on Monday. 

The transaction enables DHL e-Commerce, which provides international and domestic shipping services for merchants with lightweight parcels in select European and Asia countries, as well as the United States, to enter the rapidly growing Saudi Arabian e-commerce parcel market. 

Ajex Logistics Services has developed an extensive...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dhl-e-commerce-expands-operations-to-saudi-arabia

Saudi Arabia boosts logistics and energy sectors to become leading shipping hub

Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones “MODON”, in collaboration with the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP), has announced the launch of the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Logistics Zone Development in Dammam 2nd Industrial City. This represents a significant stride towards Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030, particularly in transforming the country into a global logistics hub.

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https://container-news.com/saudi-arabia-boosts-logistics-and-energy-sectors/

Bolsas de Seatrium Offshore Rig acuerdo de industrias marítimas internacionales

Lomo La tecnología en alta mar de Seatrium, el diseñador de jackup offshore para el grupo de astilleros de Singapur, Seatrium, ha ganado una licitación internacional de las industrias marítimas internacionales (IMI) para suministrar equipos y la licencia para una unidad de perforación autoelevante. Esto viene después de Aro Drilling, una empresa conjunta entre Aramco […]

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https://fullavantenews.com/bolsas-de-seatrium-offshore-rig-acuerdo-de-industrias-maritimas-internacionales/?lang=es

Arabian Drilling forms alliance with Shelf Drilling to expand international reach

Offshore rig owners Arabian Drilling and Shelf Drilling have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic alliance. Under the agreement, Shelf Drilling will seek to use some of Arabian Drilling’s high-specification jackup rigs to meet contract requirements. By combining resources, the...

https://splash247.com/arabian-drilling-forms-alliance-with-shelf-drilling-to-expand-international-reach/

Bahri sets up automotive logistics partnership

Bahri Logistics, a subsidiary of Bahri, The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, is entering into a partnership with Tasaru Mobility Investments and The Mosolf Group to form a strategic joint venture that will focus open automotive logistics within the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia is actively developing its automotive manufacturing sector and aims to produce over 400,000 cars annually by 2030. The joint venture will offer a wide range of services, including shipping, transportation, electric...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/bahri-sets-up-automotive-logistics-partnership/

NextWave Seafarers Project launched to bridge global seafarer gap

New initiative aims to tackle rising demands on the shipping sector while strengthening the maritime workforce.

A groundbreaking initiative led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) aims to address the global seafarer shortage while creating career opportunities for aspiring seafarers from developing nations.  

The NextWave Seafarers Project was formally launched with the signing of a Letter of Agreement between Mr. Kamal M. Al Junaidi, Permanent...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/13/nextwave-seafarers-project-launched-to-bridge-global-seafarer-gap/

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