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Maritime and transport leaders to headline Saudi Maritime Congress 2020 in Dammam
Feb 25, 2020
Seatrade Maritime, organisers of Saudi Maritime Congress 2020, are delighted to announce that H.E. Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will be delivering the keynote ministerial opening address on Day One (22 March) of the Congress, followed by the keynote address from Lawrence Barchue, Assistant Secretary-General and Director, Department for Member State Audit and Implementation Support, International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Bahri renews support to Saudi Maritime Congress to drive local and global maritime sector growth
Feb 16, 2020
Furthering its commitment to contributing to the advancement of the maritime sector, Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, reiterated its support to Saudi Maritime Congress.
International Maritime Industries to play key role at upcoming Saudi Maritime Congress 2020
Jan 13, 2020
In an exciting initiative announced today, maritime suppliers keen to develop a relationship with International Maritime Industries (IMI) are invited to a ‘Mega Yard, Mega Opportunity: IMI Supplier Workshop’ on the first day of Saudi Maritime Congress.
Saudi Maritime Congress discusses Kingdom’s Maritime Expansion and Highlights Major Project Launches
Bahri boosts dry-bulk fleet with addition of newbuild Alanood
Sept 3, 2020
Bahri announced that it took delivery of its new dry-bulk carrier ‘Alanood’ on 31 August, making it the second newbuild vessel to join the company’s market-leading fleet this year. The Kamsarmax-class carrier lifts the number of Bahri’s dry-bulk fleet to seven, cementing its reputation as a leading regional player in the bulk shipping industry.
Bahri signs $410m agreement to receive 10 new chemical tankers from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
Aug 20, 2020
Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, signed a new agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, a member of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Group, which owns one of the largest state-of-the-art shipyards in the world, to build ten 49,999-dwt Medium Range (MR) chemical tankers.
MAWANI abolishes permits to load transshipment containers in Saudi ports
Aug 17, 2020
The General Authority for Ports (MAWANI), in cooperation with the Saudi Customs, announced that the requirement for issuing transhipment permit to load containers and cargo was eliminated, as part of its initiatives to facilitate and re-engineer the procedures for transshipment at Saudi ports
Bahri inks agreement with Tabadul to implement Fasah Pay
Aug 13, 2020
In line with its efforts to accelerate digital transformation and facilitate electronic billing and payment processes, Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has signed an agreement with Tabadul for the implementation of Fasah Pay. One of a collection of electronic solutions offered on the Fasah platform, Fasah Pay enables the business sector within the logistics industry to create and raise invoices for customers that can be paid via a Sadad number.
King Abdullah Port Now at Heart of Two New Shipping Routes Linking East and West
Aug 11, 2020
Leading international maritime shipping companies Maersk and MSC have chosen King Abdullah Port as a logistics station on the Red Sea for the two new shipping routes launched by both companies. The choice confirms the importance of the port’s location as a link between the East and the West and its potential to play a prominent role in supporting the international shipping industry and trade exchange between the world’s continents.
Saudi Global Ports Sets New Volume Handling Record
Jul 3, 2020
On 24 June 2020, Saudi Global Ports (SGP) handled a record 12,691 TEUs on container ship COSCO Shipping Aquarius. Operated by Hong Kong-based shipping line Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), the ship is one of the largest vessels in the world with a capacity of 19,273 TEUs. It possesses a length of 400 metres and a breadth of 59 metres across its vessel beam.
Mawani Launch First Direct Shipping Line Connecting Dubai and Egypt Through Jeddah
Jun 24, 2020
In partnership with DP World, the Dubai-based provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has launched the first direct shipping line connecting UAE’s Jebel Ali Port in Dubai with Egypt’s Sokhna Port through Jeddah Islamic Port.
International Maritime Industries Cuts Steel on the First of Two “New Build Rig Orders” with ARO Drilling
May 18, 2020
International Maritime Industries (IMI) announced today that the first piece of steel had been cut on rig one (of two) for ARO; a world-class offshore drilling contractor that owns, operates, and manages a fleet of high-specification and premium jack-up rigs in Saudi Arabia.
Bahri adds new dry-bulk carrier ‘Sara’ to its industry-leading fleet
May 14, 2020
Bahri has announced that it has taken delivery of the new dry-bulk carrier ‘Sara.’ Built by Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding (HVS), a subsidiary of Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. (HMD), the vessel increases the company’s fleet of dry-bulk carriers to six ships in line with its efforts to expand its marine capabilities and maintain its position as a leading dry-bulk carrier both regionally and globally.
IMI’s first newbuilding projects underway as yard construction continues
Apr 8, 2020
Partial completion of International Maritime Industry’s (IMI) vast new shipyard, within the King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services in Ras Al Khair on Saudi Arabia’s east coast may not be due until late this year of early next, but this has not held up the start of operational activities, including newbuild rig, ship and repair projects with shareholders and third parties according to Julian Panter, IMI’s Vice President of Business Development.
DP World inks 30-year concession for Jeddah South Container Terminal
Dec 24, 2019
DP World has inked a 30-year Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession with the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) for the management and development of the Jeddah South Container Terminal at the multi-purpose Jeddah Islamic Port.
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