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Tunisia Ports Days Connect U.S. Companies with Maritime and Infrastructure Leaders
The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia hosted a two-day Ports Days initiative linking U.S. companies with Tunisian transport officials and financial…
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Alexandria Container Tariffs Put Mediterranean Transit Competitiveness Under Scrutiny
New tariffs at Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company have raised container service costs, prompting debate over port competitiveness, transit…
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Port of Beirut Calls for Regional Port Integration to Strengthen Trade Corridors
Port of Beirut Chairman Marwan Naffi called for stronger integration between regional ports and inland trade corridors while highlighting the…
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Asyad Shipping Takes Delivery of First Kamsarmax Bulk Carrier
Asyad Shipping has taken delivery of Ain Al Sarooj, the first of two 85,000 DWT Kamsarmax bulk carriers acquired for…
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Maersk Peak Season Surcharge Set for Somalia and Tanzania Shipments
Maersk will introduce a new peak season surcharge on shipments to Somalia and Tanzania, with rates of $200 for 20-foot…
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Iraqi Maritime Pilot Accepted as IMO IMSAS Auditor
Shipping Arabia, September 28, 2026 – The General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) has announced that maritime pilot Capt.…
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Emirates Shipping Line Plastic Waste Ban Takes Effect October 1
Emirates Shipping Line will stop accepting plastic waste cargoes from October 1, joining CMA CGM in imposing a blanket ban…
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Aqaba Port Capacity Measures Expand Through Customs, Trucking and Storage Reforms
Aqaba is expanding port and logistics capacity through customs, trucking and storage measures, with transit dwell times falling and container…
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Damietta Container Terminal Adds MSC EMUSA Weekly Service
Damietta Container & Cargo Handling Co. has added MSC’s weekly EMUSA service, with MSC MOMBASA making the first call on…
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Iraq Maritime Authorities Review Complaints Involving Shipowners and Agents
Iraq’s State Company for Maritime Transport joined maritime, port and border authorities to review complaints involving shipowners and agents and…