Abu Dhabi Ports has officially opened its new Customer Service Centre at Zayed Port, aiming to improve the level of service provided to its clients. This initiative is part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to enhance customer experience and streamline operations within the maritime sector. Credit: Middle East Logistics The new centre offers a range...
Uni-Fuels (UFG) has announced the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, along with the opening of a new office in Dubai. The subsidiary, named Uni-Fuels Middle East FZCO, also referred to as Uni-Fuels Dubai, aims to bolster the company’s ability to provide customized marine fuel solutions and improved customer support, addressing...
ORBCOMM, the world’s largest provider of dry and reefer container visibility solutions, has announced a partnership with Folk Maritime Services Company. This collaboration marks Folk Maritime as the first container shipping line in the Middle East to implement ORBCOMM’s smart container monitoring technology, which aims to enhance supply chain visibility and improve cargo protection for...
The UAE has secured a place among the top 35 countries globally with the largest shipping fleets, based on tonnage and capacity, according to the 2024 report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report also highlighted the presence of three other Arab countries—Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar—on the list. Data...
The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping market is heading for tighter capacity by the end of 2027, with older vessels set to retire and demand for fuel supplies growing. This reduction in capacity is expected to push up freight rates, according to Nicholas Gleeson, Chief Financial Officer of Adnoc Logistics and Services (Adnoc L&S),...