SHIPPING+MARITIME-
CMA CGM announces new rates for Algeria + Tunisia + Morocco Roro service: Shipping giant CMA CGM announced a bunker adjustment factor for rates on its Roro services linking Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco to France, according to a statement. The company set the surcharge at EUR 1,170 for a full roll unit and EUR 737 per empty roll unit for the Algeria service, EUR 491 and EUR 326 for the Tunisia service, and EUR 633 and EUR 419 for the Morocco service. The break bulk rate is EUR 71 per CBM for Algeria, EUR 30 for Tunisia, and EUR 33 for Morocco.
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ZONES-
The Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Economic Zone (Kezad) Group is investing AED 300 mn into a new natural gas network for its clients, according to a statement. The pipeline, spanning a length of some 30 km, will support the existing ICAD-Kezad Musaffah and Kezad Al Mamourah gas networks. The new network will have a 311k MMBTU per day capacity in Kezad’s Area A- Al Mamourah. The network will be an addition to the existing 82-km gas networks in Area A- Al Mamourah.
About Kezad: Kezad Group operates one of Abu Dhabi’s largest integrated and purpose-built economic zones. The zone holds headquarters and distribution centers for major logistics firms, including UAE’s AD Ports Group transport and logistics solutions subsidiary Noatum Logistics, UAE-based pharma distribution company Pharmatrade, and Abu Dhabi-based Al Masaood Automobiles.
EMPLOYMENT-
Bahri + SLA partner on logistics employment training: Saudi shipping firm Bahri has inked an agreement with the Saudi Logistics Academy (SLA) to qualify young Saudis for work in the maritime logistics sector, according to a press release. Under the two-year agreement, SLA will train and equip Saudi candidates in several specializations through a structured 12-month program to meet Bahri’s employment requirements.
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- Oil vessel capsizes off Omani coast: A Comorian-flagged oil tanker has capsized off the coast of Oman’s Duqm Port, and a search and rescue operation was launched in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The 16-man crew of the tanker are still missing (Reuters)
- Etihad Cargo launches Madrid flights: Etihad Cargo has launched two weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights from Abu Dhabi to Madrid, adding over 200 tonnes of cargo capacity to Europe. (Statement)