The services and facilities of DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port have once again been recognised at the prestigious annual Supply Chain and Transport Awards (SCATA) 2014. For the sixth year, the ‘Shipping Port of the Year’ has been awarded to Jebel Ali Port. The award was received on behalf of DP W
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has extended its collaboration with the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) to continue its efforts to fight maritime piracy within the region. ADPC and the UKMTO, which is made up of serving UK Royal Naval personnel, International and Merchant Navy Liaiso
Ports of Piraeus, Bremen/Bremerhaven and Aqaba received the Port Environmental Review System (PERS) certification. ESPO Secretary General, Isabelle Ryckbost handed over the PERS certificates to the port representatives, Mr Giorgos Anomeritis (Piraeus), Mr Jochen Kress (Bremen/Bremerhaven) and Mr Abd
LNG shipping company Nakilat and its shipyard joint ventures, shipbuilder Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) and ship repairer Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM), are showcasing the world-class capabilities of Qatar’s premier shipyard at DIMDEX, the MENA region’s leading maritime defense exh
Yemen Gulf of Aden Ports Corporation (YGAPC) and the Ports Institute of the Arab Academy for Science and Technology have signed an agreement on cooperation, training and partnership at the end of the Logistics and Transport Conference held in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. The agreement aims at prov
The highly influential and largest private international shipping association Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) has chosen Dubai as the venue for its Annual Conference and Awards this year, to be held on the 29 April 2014. More than 400 shipping industry leaders from the region and t
Nakilat, Qatar’s premier LNG shipping company, and its shipyard joint ventures, shipbuilder Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) and ship repairer Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM), have revealed their plans for participation and strong support of DIMDEX, the MENA region’s leading maritime de
Mr. Jannis Kostoulas, President Mare Forum visited to Dubai to review and discuss preparations for the upcoming 1st Mare Forum, Global Leaders Maritime Summit, Dubai 2014 to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai & Chairman
The 1st Mare Forum Dubai Global Leaders Maritime Summit has garnered worldwide attention. The Summit to be held on February 25th 2014 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai & Chairman of the Executive Office has been organized by D
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of the maritime sector in Dubai, announced that it has begun preparations to host the second edition of the Dubai Maritime Week which will take place in November 2014. Hel
The regional maritime sector is poised for exceptional growth, given the rise in demand for oil & gas and massive increase in trade activities and infrastructure projects expected in the run up to key international events in the region, according to maritime executives who attended the just-conclude
Mr Mohammed Sharaf, Group CEO of DP World will deliver the keynote speech at TOC Container Supply Chain Middle East, 9-11 December, Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre 3rd TOC CSC Middle East event to assess impact of regional port development, trade with neighbor regions Dubai, UAE,
The global maritime industry has dropped anchor in the UAE, aiming to take advantage of the popularity of the region as the fastest growing trade route, its offshore developments and port expansions. Major regional and international players in shipping, ship repair, offshore support, port developmen
Topaz Energy and Marine, a leading offshore support vessel owner with primary operations in the Middle East and Caspian, announced that it has won the ‘Workboats’ award at the recent Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards held at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai. Accepting the award on behal
