Tag: UAE

The Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran is the world's most secure region for shipping, according to Iran's representative to IMO. These remarks were made by Mr. Mohammad Rastad on Tuesday, on the sidelines of IMO's 30th Assembly session, at IMO headquarters in London.

Hong Kong-based port operator, Hutchison Ports, announced that it was awarded a concession to operate the Ahmed Bin Rashid Port in Umm Al Quwain, a key entry-exit point for container, general, Ro-Ro and bulk cargo in the northern UAE.

The United Arab Emirates Federal Transport Authority and the International Transport Workers' Federation agreed to develop a protocol to govern a closer working relationship, including increased cooperation and information exchange, in a bid to tackle abandonment cases in UAE waters.

The United Arab Emirates Transport Authority has banned all ships of the Indian Varun Resources Limited from calling the country's ports, due to repeated crew abandonment offences.

With plans to ship over 5 million metric tons of dry bulk commodities in its first year, the new company will step up the import and export of dry bulk goods and ocean freight material in and out of the Middle East, while strengthening the operations of Bahri Dry Bulk.

Abu Dhabi ports announced that it inaugurated Maqta Gateway, the first fully digitalized system of its kind in the UAE, in order to enhance efficiency of international trade, promote the latest technologies and encourage more foreign direct investment, in line with the vision of Abu Dhabi 2030.

Abu Dhabi Ports informed of the official commencement of operations of Fujairah Terminals in the East coast of the United Arab Emirates. Earlier this year, Abu Dhabi Ports signed a 35-year concession agreement with the Port of Fujairah, under which it established "Fujairah Terminals".

The first three Emirati women graduated as captains of 24-Meters vessels from the Maritime Training Centre at Abu Dhabi Ports, the operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The newly established Fujairah Terminals welcomed Dubai Alliance, the first ship to arrive at the terminal, which is wholly owned by Abu Dhabi Ports, following the signing of a concession agreement with the Port of Fujairah in June this year.

The Dubai Maritime City Authority informed that it shared experience in maritime registration and licensing services with the Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport in Abu Dhabi, during their recently held meeting, with the aim to reinforce UAE’s position as one of the most important maritime and logistics capitals in the world.