Business & Finance
DP World on Right Track (UAE)
DP World Limited handled 14.2 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its portfolio of container terminals in the third quarter of 2012. This was 1% lower than the same period last year reflecting the divestment of three joint venture terminals and a decline in volumes in the Europe, Middl
UAE: New Capacity at Jebel Ali to Support Dubai’s Growth
DP World Chairman HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem welcomed progress on the expansion at Jebel Ali Port, which includes the brand new $850 million Terminal 3, saying it was crucial in supporting the growth of Dubai and the wider Middle East, Africa and Subcontinent region. Mr Bin Sulayem’s comments came
DP World Wins Prestigious Award at 8th India Shipping Summit
Global marine terminal operator DP World has won the Maritime Infrastructure Award at the 8th India Shipping Summit 2012 in Mumbai in recognition of its commitment and foresight in developing and operating ports that act as catalysts to promote trade. The award given to DP World, Subcontinent was re
UAE: JBC Delegation Visits Jebel Ali Port
DP World, UAE Region, the region’s premier marine terminal operator, received a delegation from the Japanese Business Council (JBC) in Dubai and briefed its members on the current plans to expand capacity at the flagship Jebel Ali Port. Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Directo
TOC Container Supply Chain Opens (UAE)
Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, TOC Container Supply Chain opened, attracting delegates from across the Middle East beyond, including cargo owners, logistics services providers, shipping lines and maritime ports and terminals. The renowned conference & exhibition, part of the global TOC family
CEDA Dredging Days Approaches, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
This year’s edition of the Central Dredging Association’s signature series of conferences the CEDA Dredging Days, will provide an unparalleled opportunity to catch up with the latest technological developments in the field and in the region’s vibrant dredging market. Learn and discuss The conference
UAE: Van Oord Wins Palm Jumeirah Deal
Van Oord has been awarded the beach profiling work on Palm Jumeirah island in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The contract value amounts to more than EUR 20 million. The project consists of applying sand on the eastern and western edges of the Palm Jumeirah’s trunk as well as re-profiling various beach
Saudi Arabia: Officials Hold Berth 69 Project Opening Ceremony
Grand opening ceremony was held for steel pipe pile construction of Berth 69 Project of Yanbu Industrial Port of Saudi Arabia on September 13. The ceremony was attended by Zahrani as Deputy Director of the Port Authority of Yanbu Industrial Port of Saudi Arabia, Omar as representative of the Project
Jebel Ali Port on Right Track (UAE)
DP World, UAE Region, the region’s premier marine terminal operator, took a major step towards the development of a massive new container terminal at Jebel Ali in Dubai, with the signing of an agreement for the construction of the infrastructure to expand capacity at the flagship port by 4 million T
Qatar: CSA Wins Coral Relocation Contract for New Port Project
CSA International, Inc. (CSA) has been awarded the Hard Coral Relocation and Mitigation Works for the New Port Project in Doha, Qatar under a sub-agreement with Middle East Dredging Company (MEDCO). The massive coral relocation project will be managed by a dedicated project management team based out
ADPC: Khalifa Port Enters Digital Era (UAE)
ADPC has launched e-Services for customers using its new flagship Khalifa Port, which earlier this month saw the commencement of commercial operations at the semi-automated Container Terminal, unique in the entire MENA region. The new e-Services will cut down considerably on paperwork as the Port mo
Khalifa Port in Brazil
A presentation on Khalifa Port has taken centre stage at a major international conference in Brazil – Rio Oil and Gas 2012. The event, dedicated to maritime infrastructure, featured the conglomerate General Dynamics, the parent company of Page Europa, who installed the highly complex electronic secu
Smit Lamnalco Secures Marine Operations Contract in Iraq
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) announces that its associated company Smit Lamnalco has been awarded a significant annual contract by Petrofac to support Single Point Mooring operations 20 km off the Al Fao Peninsula for the Iraq Crude Oil Export Expansion Project (ICOEEP). The annual con
UAE: Abu Dhabi to Host Port Management Strategy Summit 2013
Fleming Gulf Conferences in association with aiVP and ASC presents the most sought after ports and docks conference – The Port Management Strategy Summit 2013. This one of its kind forum will provide a unique opportunity for the port authorities, dock yards, government bodies, stakeholders, service