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EQUIPMENT-
Damietta seeks new equipment: Egypt’s Damietta Container and Cargo Handling Company has launched a tender to source new equipment and cranes during the current fiscal year, according to Al Mal. The tender includes requests for a 32-ton forklift crane and four telescopic yard cranes with a capacity of 45 tons with security deposits of EUR 8k and EUR 40k respectively. The technical bid openings will be held 21 and 23 January.
TRADE-
Saudi Exports launches customs services: The Saudi Export Development Authority (Saudi Exports) has launched a new service allowing manufacturers to benefit from a waiver on customs duties for inputs they use in export-targeted products, according to a post on X from the Saudi Export Development Authority spokesperson.
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The caveat: Companies looking to waive the duties must have a valid industrial license, and the inputs covered must be listed by the Industry and Mineral Resources Ministry. The company’s export performance for the last 12 months must also be reviewed before the waiver is granted.
SHIPPING + MARITIME-
Abu Dhabi Mobility unveils ESG guide: The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) has launched its first handbook on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Maturity in the maritime sector, according to a press release. Developed with Abu Dhabi Maritime and expert consultants, the handbook provides guidance on how to integrate sustainability into maritime operations, helping companies align with national and international goals. It offers an overview of current ESG practices, strategies for improvement, and examples of sustainable initiatives.
OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-
- Air Arabia expands UAE-Russia route: UAE’s budget-arline Air Arabia will launch three weekly flights from Sharjah International Airport to Russia’s Sochi International Airport starting 27 June 2025. (Wam)
