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November 1st, 2006

Secure Scanning
Materials Handling

Port security, management and supply chain efficiency is being transformed by RFID. Can the Middle East maritime industry really afford to 'wait and see'?

Emirati excellence
Transportation

As government agencies clamp down on the employment of expatriates in favour of Emiratis, UAE shipping firms must start embracing local talent to avoid financial repercussions.

Top 10 Middle East Ports
Top 10...

A look at the leading shipping ports in the Middle East.

Ship shape
Transportation

As the industry comes of age, Dr Kanak Madrecha, Kanoo's quality and business excellence manager, explains why the highest standards and new benchmarks must be attained.

View from the top
Ports & Free Zones

Sharjah's facilities are proving irresistible to forwarders tired of expensive delays.

APL
Transportation

APL has enhanced its coverage of the fastgrowing trade between China and Australia with the launch of a new weekly service.

GAC Logistics
Supply Chain

GAC Logistics has opened its first office in Scotland, as part of the company's strategy to develop its logistics network in the United Kingdom.

HK Shipping giant orders new vessels
Transportation

Orient Overseas International, the Tung family-controlled shipping company, is to invest US$477 million in four container vessels.

European hub gears to Halal market
Warehousing

The Port of Rotterdam has recognised the growing continental demand for Halal goods with a new warehousing facility.

Hanjin Shipping
Transportation

Hanjin Shipping has invested US$900,000 in a wholly owned local company in India.

Samsung Heavy Industries
Transportation

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) celebrated its 32nd anniversary with a special event in Seoul last month.

Dubai Maritime City
Ports & Free Zones

Dubai Maritime City has approved the design of its Seafarers' Club

DP World rebranding underway
Ports & Free Zones

In a bid to highlight its increasing global network, DP World will re-brand P&O; Ports

GAC
Transportation

GAC has announced an alliance with Norway's oldest shipping agency, Ole R Olsen (ORO).

Mina Saqr
Ports & Free Zones

The Mina Saqr Port container terminal will open as planned next year, confirmed His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, crown prince and deputy ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.