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Pakistan LNG Import Project Consortium Folds -Hoegh LNG

Nov 16, 2017

A consortium behind a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import project in Pakistan, including oil giant Exxon Mobil, France's Total and Qatar Petroleum, has been dissolved, shipping company Hoegh LNG said on Thursday. Hoegh LNG was due to supply the project's ship-based import terminal…

Arab Women in Maritime Association Launched

Oct 19, 2017

A ground breaking event took place in Alexandria, Egypt (15-19 October) when 30 women from nine Arab countries officially launched The Arab Association for Women in the Maritime Sector (AWIMA).  The new network joins the International Maritime…

Bahri Reinforces Americas Commitment

Oct 18, 2017

Reinforcing its three-decade-long presence in North America, transportation and logistics firm Bahri took part in Breakbulk Americas, being held from October 17-19, in Houston. The Bahri booth at Breakbulk Americas was opened by Mr. Sultan bin Abdullah Al-Angari…

Saudi Flag Raised on Bahri's VLCC Rimthan

Oct 09, 2017

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) has raised the Saudi flag on Rimthan, one of the latest VLCCs received and owned by Bahri, a leader in transportation and logistics.  Under the supervision of PTA, the ceremony of Rimthan’s registration under the Saudi flag took place on Sunday…

BahriBunge Dry Bulk Office Inaugurated in Dubai

Oct 05, 2017

Following the announcement of the joint venture agreement by Bahri, a leader in transportation and logistics, and Koninklijke Bunge B.V. (“Bunge”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bunge Limited, a agribusiness and food company, the two companies…

DP World to Expand in African Market

Oct 01, 2017

DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem has met with Senegalese President Macky Sall as part of a tour of West and North Africa to confirm development of infrastructure projects in the country. The discussions, attended…

Bahri Showcases Latest Technologies and Achievements

Sep 25, 2017

Under the auspices of IMO Secretary-General, Bahri showcases latest achievements and technologies with Saudi Border Guard and Public Transport Authority Global transportation and logistics company Bahri said it participated in the General…

Two New Shipping Lines to Hamad

Sep 17, 2017

Two new maritime lines are launched from Hamad Port which will enhance Qatar’s trade connections with various ports in China, India, Malaysia, Turkey and Greece, among other countries. Qatar News Agency (QNA)  said that both lines will run on a weekly basis…

Houthi Leader Says Could Target Saudi Oil Tankers

Sep 14, 2017

Yemen's Houthi leader Abdel-Malek al-Houthi said on Thursday his group could target Saudi oil tankers should Saudi Arabia attack Yemen's main port at Hodeida. 'We could target Saudi oil tankers and we could do anything, we have not done this before…

US Requiring Enhanced Screening of Cargo from Turkey

Sep 07, 2017

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said on Thursday it is issuing a new security directive requiring enhanced screening of cargo from Turkey. The change was 'to adequately address emerging threats to cargo and raise the baseline for global aviation security…

Glander International Bunkering Promotes Dubai Management

Sep 07, 2017

Marine fuel and lubricant trading firm Glander International Bunkering has made three internal promotions in its Dubai office: former sales manager Morten Langthjem will take on a new role as managing director; Alex Margaritis, former team leader and senior bnker/lubricant trader…

Damen Begins New Tug Build for Saqr Ports

Aug 31, 2017

A keel-laying ceremony was held on August 28 at Damen Shipyards Sharjah for a new ASD Tug 2913 for Saqr Ports, part of Rash Al Khaimah (RAK) Ports. Damen will deliver the vessel to RAK Ports next year, in time for the opening of a new bulk terminal at Saqr Port…

Abu Dhabi Ports Celebrates Emirati Women’s Day

Aug 28, 2017

Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, Fujairah Terminals at the Port of Fujairah, and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), celebrates Emirati Women’s Day…

Bulk Carrier Splits in Two in the Black Sea

Aug 28, 2017

A dry cargo vessel broke in two in the Black Sea off Turkey's northwest coast, television images showed early on Sunday, while the 11-man crew was rescued.Mongolian flag carrying Leonardo, a 114-meter-long dry cargo ship, started buckling…

Qatar Navigation Launches Pakistan Service

Aug 28, 2017

Major Qatari shipping conglomerate Qatar Navigation (Milaha) is launching a direct service between Qatar and Karachi in Pakistan, the company said on Sunday, as it seeks to counter economic sanctions against Doha by other Arab States. Saudi Arabia…

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