Container Shipping
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Jordan Supply Chain Committee Reviews Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz Impact as Pressure Builds on Aqaba
Shipping Arabia, September 21, 2026 – Jordan’s Supply Chain, Provisioning and Food Security Follow-up Committee has reviewed the impact of…
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Damietta Container Terminal Handles Four Ships in 6,395-Move Operation
Shipping Arabia, September 20, 2026 – Damietta Container & Cargo Handling Company is simultaneously handling four containerships involving 6,395 container…
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Asia-Mediterranean Container Rates Fall 12% as Red Sea Capacity Returns
Shipping Arabia, September 20, 2026 – Container freight rates from Asia to the Mediterranean fell 12% to around $4,200 per…
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Saudi Port Investments Top $1.46 Billion as Jeddah Handles Surge in Regional Cargo
Shipping Arabia, September 19, 2026 – Saudi Arabia has invested more than SAR 5.5 billion ($1.46 billion) in its ports…
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Jordan Extends Aqaba Export Free Time as Government Moves to Ease Port and Supply Chain Pressure
Shipping Arabia, September 19, 2026 – Jordan has approved a new package of measures to ease operational pressure across Aqaba’s…
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Suez Canal Container Ship Tonnage Jumps 54.2% as Major Services Return
Shipping Arabia, September 19, 2026 – Container ship tonnage transiting the Suez Canal increased 54.2% during the first eight months…
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Jordan Maritime and Trade Bodies Review Aqaba Container Terminal Readiness Amid Traffic Growth
Shipping Arabia, July 18, 2026 – Representatives of Jordan’s maritime, logistics and trade sectors have met Aqaba Container Terminal’s new…
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Saudi Ports Handle 14.3 Million Tonnes of Cargo in June as Trade Volumes Remain Strong
Shipping Arabia, July 17, 2026 – Saudi Arabia’s ports handled more than 14.3 million tonnes of cargo during June 2026,…
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Maersk Restores MECL Service Through Suez Canal and Red Sea
Shipping Arabia, July 17, 2026 – Maersk is restoring its MECL service to the Suez Canal and Red Sea route,…
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Maersk Introduces UCR Requirement for Egyptian Export Bookings
Shipping Arabia, July 16, 2026 – Maersk will require a valid Unique Consignment Reference for all export bookings from Egypt…