Maritime news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Maritime industry in the Middle East:

QTerminals buys 90% stake in Dutch container handler Kramer Group Qatar-headquartered QTerminals Group has acquired a 90% stake in Kramer Group, a provider of integrated logistics and container services located in the Port of Rotterdam.
22 August 2023
Corporates call in Agile Dynamics for future of work design Two majors in the region – Abu Dhabi Ports and Chevron – have called in Agile Dynamics to support with a human capital overhaul as they prepare for the new post-Covid-19 way of working.
04 August 2021
DP World engages M&A advisors for Jebel Ali Free Zone sale Dubai-based trade and logistics giant DP World has tapped M&A consultants to help sell a stake in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) – a thriving special economic zone in Dubai that supports nearly $100 bil
15 July 2021
Microsoft consultants to deliver AI-solution at Khalifa Port Experts from Microsoft’s internal consulting practice are helping Abu Dhabi Terminals leverage the cutting edge of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to optimise operations at Khalifa Port.
08 July 2021
Saudi Customs books impressive efficiency gains with lean Saudi Customs has made some truly impressive gains in operational efficiency over the past year following a lean transformation project with regional experts Four Principles.
09 April 2021
Six areas of focus for the Middle East ports sector The international ports sector is facing major disruption as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the subsequent economic downturn, changes to trade flows, supply chain bottlenecks and most recently th
08 April 2021
Deloitte's M&A team advises UACC on landmark merger Deloitte has successfully supported United Arab Chemical Carriers (UACC) in its sale to investment firm United Overseas Group for an undisclosed sum.
25 March 2021
Beirut brings in German consultants for harbour redevelopment Lebanon has called on two German consultancies – Roland Berger and Hamburg Port Consulting – to lead redevelopment efforts for the Port of Beirut, after a devastating explosion destroyed the harbour
04 December 2020
Four Principles partners with Saudi Customs on operational improvement GCC-based lean management consultancy Four Principles has teamed up with Saudi Customs to help improve the agency’s operational efficiency.
29 April 2020
Abu Dhabi Ports taps Dell Technologies to fuel maritime innovation Dell Technologies has been drafted in by Abu Dhabi Ports to consult on digital technologies in driving maritime innovation.
08 May 2019
JBR advises maritime services firm Boskalis on Horizon buy in the UAE Dutch maritime services provider Royal Boskalis has acquired a majority stake in UAE geotech company the Horizons Group, with strategy and corporate finance firm JBR among the advisors.
07 March 2019
Middle East ports sector faces threats despite strong growth, says BCG report Ports in the Middle East currently handle around one fifth of the globe’s seaborne trade, favoured by geographic advantages and smart investments.
20 August 2018
Roland Berger supports RPA adoption by Qatari maritime logistics firm Milaha has deployed one of the worlds first AI solutions for back-end operations which performs clerical and administrative tasks mirroring human activities.
12 June 2018

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