Call for Regional Shipping & Ports sector to seek new frontiers for growth

With the continued unpredictability of world markets, the shipping and port industry needs to watch for new frontiers for growth and emerging new patterns in global trade, said Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region. Read more

Four Mega Cruise Vessels simultaneously at Dubai Cruise Terminal

• Dubai Cruise Terminal Simultaneously Handles Four Mega Cruise Vessels For The First Time
• DP World’s cruise facility demonstrates capability to welcome cruise tourism growth in Dubai

For the first time in its history, DP World’s Dubai Cruise Terminal has welcomed four mega cruise ships at the same time, underlining its ability to cater to the rapid growth of cruise tourism in the city.

The four vessels, which can carry more than 9,000 passengers, called at Port Rashid over a 24-hour period and were berthed simultaneously. Read more

Abu Dhabi to host World Ports & Trade Summit 2012

• World Ports & Trade Summit 2012 will bring together leaders in government and international business to explore solutions to keep sea trade safe and thriving

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 28 January 2012: With ports and sea freight in the Middle East expanding and regional shipping lines facing unprecedented challenges, leaders in international business and government will meet at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from April 2 to 4 for the World Ports and Trade Summit 2012. Read more

Emirates SkyCargo expands African Trade Network

• Carrier’s annual cargo capacity to and from continent will exceed 300,000 tonnes after launch of Harare-Lusaka service

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, one of the fastest growing international airlines, has bolstered its operations on the booming Africa trade route.

Supporting the thriving trade between Africa and the rest of the world, its weekly cargo capacity into and out of the continent will be over 6000 tonnes after the launch of flights to Lusaka and Harare on 1^st February. Read more

Union Railway project gets ahead

The UAE Cabinet gave a green light today to the Union Railway Company to borrow Dh 4.7 billion from banks and international corporations to finance the construction of the Shah-Habshan-Ruwais Railway project. The train project will link remote areas of the country with urban areas through a safe and fast network, contributing to the development of all regions. It is expected to further boost the land transport and the national economy.

The Union Railway Company was initially set up with a capital of Dh1 billion.

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Opportunities for private investors in public transport

An initiative to open up Dubai’s public transport sector to private investment is in a process of development, as the emirate is stepping up efforts to promote the greater use of existing options and rolling out plans for new public transport projects.

The proposal to open up the public transport sector to private investment has been raised a number of times over the past decade. However, the idea gained momentum in January 2011, when the RTA announced it had submitted draft legislation to the government aimed at encouraging private participation in the transport sector. Read more

Emirates SkyCargo expands South American operations

• Boost for International Trade as Emirates SkyCargo Expands South American Operation

 Launch of Dubai-Rio de Janeiro-Buenos Aires service will provide increased trade opportunities between Brazil and Argentina and points throughout the Middle East, Asia and Europe.

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, has increased its South American operation to meet the growing demand for air freight between the United Arab Emirates and the carrier’s global network. Read more

Air Traffic in UAE up 7.6 percent in 2011

 Air Traffic Movement in UAE experienced a remarkable growth during 2011, with an increase of 7.6 percent compared to the previous year. Local airports accounted steady increase in the rates of air traffic movements during the past twelve months, as reported by Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center. Read more

Dubai Cruise Terminal wins World’s Leading Cruise Port Award

Dubai Cruise Terminal, operated by global marine terminal operator DP World and managed by Department of Tourism & Commerce (DTCM), has won the World’s Leading Cruise Port award at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2011 for the fourth consecutive time. Read more

New regulations to govern trading in vehicles number plates

A team of Vehicles Licensing Department at the Licensing Agency of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) met with a bunch of external customers who are engaged in trading in vehicles number plates to discuss the rules and controls to be enacted by the Dep’t as early as the first quarter of 2012 to serve the needs of this segment and attain higher satisfaction levels. Read more

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