Regions
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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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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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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…
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Aqaba Transit Traffic Surges as Regional Trade Routes Shift
Transit cargo through Aqaba has risen sharply in 2026, led by container traffic to Iraq and stronger volumes across dry…
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Higher Asia Freight Rates Raise Cost Pressures on Egyptian Trade
Freight rates from major Chinese ports to Damietta are adding cost pressure across Egyptian trade, with 20-foot container rates reaching…
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Port of Mukalla Records Improved Commercial Vessel Activity
Commercial vessel activity is improving at the Port of Mukalla, where container, rice and wheat cargoes are currently being handled…