Warehouses, cargo, and port updates from Kuwait, UAE and KSA

STORAGE + WAREHOUSES-

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has inked an MoU with Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) to store 4 mn oil barrels in South Korea’s Ulsan City, Kuna reports. The agreement is in line with the company’s strategy of storing oil near vital markets to better facilitate the delivery of Kuwaiti oil to the Asian continent.

CARGO-

The UAE’s Etihad Cargo has launched direct eBooking integration with Global Logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel, giving customers access to real-time capacity and pricing, according to a press release. Kuehne+Nagel will benefit from access to Etihad’s expansive network, which will allow the efficient booking of cargo space. The partnership will leverage advanced web services to offer more transparency, efficiency, speed, and flexibility for booking with Etihad, according to the statement.

EQUIPMENT-

Saudi Arabia’s King AbdulAziz Port gets new equipment: The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has added three new quay cranes with automated operation capabilities and three rubber-tyred gantry cranes at Dammam’s King AbdulAziz Port, according to a statement. The new cranes, able to reach at least 25 rows, should allow the port to service larger ships.

PORTS-

Jeddah Islamic Port getting new recycling facility: The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has inked a contract with waste management outfit Reviva to establish a SAR 30 mn marine and industrial waste recycling facility at Jeddah Islamic Port, according to a press release. The 10k square meter facility aims to convert waste into valuable resources in line with Saudi Arabia’s National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS), which aims to transform the Kingdom to a global maritime and logistics hub.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

• Qatar + Cuba to boost civil aviation: The Qatari General Civil Aviation Authority has inked an MoU with Cuba’s Civil Aviation Authority to strengthen cooperation in civil aviation between the two countries. (QNA)
• Deliveroo UAE brings electric bikes to Dubai: Deliveroo UAE, in collaboration with EEE Moto and EcoWay, is piloting the use of electric bikes for sustainable delivery in Dubai. (Press release)
• US fines Emirates for operating in prohibited airspace: The US has fined Emirates airline for USD 1.5 mn for operating flights carrying JetBlue Airways’ designator code in prohibited airspace. (Reuters)
• Uganda gets seven cargo planes from UAE: UAE Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Jumah Al Maktoum will provide Uganda with seven cargo planes to help boost its agro exports. (ChimpReports)