Ports & Terminals
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APM Terminals Bahrain Wins Environmental Award as Port Decarbonization Project Offsets 100% of 2026 Operational Emissions
APM Terminals Bahrain has received the Al Bilad Environmental Excellence Award after its port decarbonization project offset 100% of operational…
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Aqaba Ports Cargo Throughput Rises 12% to 19.68 Million Tons in First Nine Months of 2026
Shipping Arabia, October 23, 2026 – Aqaba ports cargo throughput increased by 12% during the first nine months of 2026,…
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Suez Canal Transit Fee Settlement Rules Revised With Six-Month Limit
The Suez Canal Authority has revised its transit fee settlement rules, introducing a six-month eligibility window and a third-transit deadline…
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Egypt Introduces New Customs Procedures for Ship Supplies and Bunkering at Ports
The Egyptian Customs Authority has introduced new procedures for ship supplies and bunkering under Procedural Circular No. 15 of 2026.…
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Oman Confirms Port of Salalah Investment Agreements Will Not Be Renewed After November 2028
Oman has confirmed that the existing Port of Salalah investment agreements will expire on November 1, 2028, without renewal. Port…
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Iraq Prioritizes Umm Qasr North Port Gate Project and Operational Improvements
Iraq's General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) has prioritized completing the Umm Qasr North Port gate project to improve…
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AASTMT Port Training Institute Highlights Maritime Workforce Development at Arab Sea Ports Federation Meeting
The AASTMT Port Training Institute participated in the 65th Arab Sea Ports Federation Board meeting in Alexandria on October 14–15,…
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Lebanon Seeks Role in IMEC Corridor as Beirut and Tripoli Ports Expand Cooperation
Lebanon is seeking formal participation in the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor after Beirut and Tripoli joined the IMEC Ports Club.…
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Aqaba Port’s Mahmoud Khalifat Elected President of Arab Sea Ports Federation
Dr. Mahmoud Khalifat, General Manager of ACPOM, has been elected President of the Arab Sea Ports Federation during its 65th…
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Oman Ports Record 62.3% Cargo Growth and 20.5% Rise in Container Throughput
Oman’s ports recorded significant operational growth during the first eight months of 2026, handling approximately 146 million tons of cargo…