Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group is expanding its business in Central Asia, signing with KazMunayGas (KMG), the national oil company of Kazakhstan, to build four shallow-draft containerships designed for use on the Caspian Sea, each with a capacity of 780 teu, and contemplating investing with KMG in up...
https://splash247.com/ad-ports-group-expands-presence-in-kazakhstan/
DP World handled 22.3 million TEU across its global container terminal portfolio in the first quarter of 2025, with gross container volumes increasing by 7.5% year-on-year on a reported basis, and by 6.3 per cent on a like-for -like basis
Its flagship port of Jebel Ali in the UAE performed exceptionally well in this period. The Dubai hub handled 4 million TEU in the first quarter, which was 10% up on the same period in 2024, when throughput was 3.63 million TEU.
On a consolidated basis, at those...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/dp-world-q1-throughput-figures-give-cause-for-optimism/
DP World has welcomed the latest addition to its Marine Services fleet, with the DP World Jebel Ali making its maiden call at its namesake, Jebel Ali port.
DP World Jebel Ali is a Sapphire 5300 type compact gearless container vessel with a host of maritime technologies designed to enhance cargo handling efficiency, reduce operational costs and contribute to a more sustainable maritime industry.
DP World Jebel Ali will be integrated into Unifeeder’s Asian Gulf ISC Service (AGI). The vessel’s...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/dp-worlds-latest-vessel-makes-maiden-call-at-jebel-ali/
Noatum Maritime and The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) have marked the operational start-up of their recently announced joint venture, ASRY Marine, which will provide an integrated range of marine services in Bahrain, with the arrival of four modern tugs at at the shipyard.
The arrival of the tugs, all part of Noatum Maritime’s existing fleet, was marked during a ceremony attended by representatives from various ministries, public bodies and leading industrial firms
The joint...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/noatum-maritime-and-asry-start-marine-services-operation/
Abu Dhabi Ports’ Maritime and Shipping Cluster has signalled two important investments with positive implications for regional maritime sustainability, including the acquisition of the GCC’s first all-electric hydrofoiling pilot boat, and the purchase of two fully electric tugboats.
These zero-emissions vessels will be deployed within the Noatum Maritime’ business and are expected to generate improved operational efficiency, reduced emissions and potential contributions to carbon credit...
Dubai-based shipping company Gulf Navigation (GulfNav) has announced relatively disappointing financial results for 2024, with a net loss of AED 20 million. This downturn, after several years of recovery, is attributed by the company to “strategic decisions and investments aimed at strengthening long-term operational capabilities”
In particular over the past year the company undertook maintenance and upgrade work on several vessels, reinforcing their longevity and ensuring compliance with...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/loss-making-year-for-gulfnav/
AD Ports Group has recently entered into a 10-year lease agreement with TW Steel, to provide container fabrication, maintenance and repair services at Khalifa Port to meet the specific needs of shipping lines and container operators calling at the Abu Dhabi hub. The agreement further widens the range of services on offer at Khalifa Port and is expected to enhance operational efficiency by reducing container downtime, while offering shipping lines, logistics companies and other customers a more...
Abu Dhabi-based Al Seer Marine and Damen International have established a joint venture which has secured a significant AED 1.3 billion contract with Tawazun Council to manufacture advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs). This four-year project will bolster the UAE’s naval capabilities and enhance maritime security.
The new OPVs will be equipped with advanced technology and will be capable of conducting a wide range of missions, including maritime law enforcement and coast guard functions,...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/al-seer-and-damen-enter-defence-joint-venture/
Saudi Arabian feeder ship operator, Folk Maritime, has purchased a second vessel, Folk Jazan, to help support the further expansion of its regional shipping networks. The vessel is initially being deployed on the company’s services within the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf.
“The acquisition of Folk Jazan is a pivotal step in our strategic growth,” commented Poul Hestbaek, CEO of Folk Maritime. “This vessel not only expands our operational capabilities but also reinforces our commitment to...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/folk-maritime-buys-second-containership/
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has inaugurated DP World’s new free trade warehousing zone, the Nhava Sheva Business Park (NSBP), in Mumbai, India.
At the event, which took place during an official visit to India, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said, “The UAE and India share a long-standing and deep-rooted economic partnership. The establishment of world-class logistics infrastructure, such...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/hamdan-bin-mohammed-inaugurates-nhava-sheva-business-park/