#middle-east-ports
(9 articles)India-Middle East Container Rates Spike 25-40% Amid Port Crisis
Container freight rates on the India-Middle East trade lane have experienced a sharp 25-40% increase since late August, driven by a combination of operational challenges at conflict-affected ports and
Middle East Port Congestion Drives Surcharge Increases
Middle East container ports are experiencing intensifying operational pressure, resulting in a wave of new and elevated surcharges across the region's major maritime hubs. This development reflects br
DP World Inland Network Handles 500,000 TEUs in Six Months
DP World has demonstrated significant scaling of its inland logistics network, moving 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) since March. This achievement reflects growing demand for efficient la
Gulftainer Targets 10M TEU Capacity at Khorfakkan Terminal
Gulftainer has announced an ambitious capacity expansion target of 10 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually at its Khorfakkan terminal in the UAE. This represents a significant infrastru
Kuwait Ministry Engages Shippers on Logistics Strategy
Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has convened discussions with major shippers to address logistics challenges and coordinate supply chain improvements across the region. This engageme
Saudi Arabia Eyes Supply Chain Opportunity Amid Global Disruptions
Saudi Arabia faces a strategic crossroads as global supply chain disruptions create both immediate challenges and longer-term positioning opportunities. The Kingdom's geographic location, port infrast
Jeddah Islamic Port Offers 60-Day Storage Incentive Program
Jeddah Islamic Port has introduced a promotional incentive program spanning 60 days that provides shippers and logistics operators with a 15-day storage exemption. This initiative is designed to encou
Dubai PCFC Adopts Framework to Ensure Trade Continuity
The Port Community Free Code (PCFC) of Dubai has adopted an integrated framework designed to strengthen business continuity protocols across the emirate's trade and logistics ecosystem. This strategic
SABIL Unloads First 66,000-Tonne Wheat Shipment at NEOM Port
SABIL has successfully completed the first wheat unloading operation at NEOM Port, handling a 66,000-tonne bulk cargo shipment. This milestone marks the operational commencement of NEOM Port's bulk ca