DP World container volumes down 7pc in Q1DP World, one of the world's largest port operators, handled 12.8 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its global portfolio in the first quarter, seven per cent lower than the same period last year mainly due to lower More… |
DP World container volumes up 7.5pcDubai-based marine operator DP World has registered a 7.5 per cent jump in container volumes in the first half over last year handling 28.2 million TEU (twenty foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of over 60 marine terminals. More… |
Al Bayader opens new warehouse in Al AinAl Bayader International, a leading regional provider of food packaging solutions, has announced the start of operations at its high-tech warehousing and logistics facility in Al Ain. Strategically located in the industrial area of Al Khur More… |
Natpet launches high-clarity polypropylenesSaudi-based National Petrochemical Industrial Company (Natpet) has launched high-clarity polypropylenes for thin-walled packaging and injection molded containers. The company has introduced two new grades in its Teldene range, both contain More… |
DP World sets new productivity recordDP World, UAE Region has achieved a new vessel productivity benchmark when its state-of-the-art cranes hit a record of 259 berth moves per hour while servicing the container liner MSC Madeleine at its flagship Jebel Ali Port recently. Conc More… |
Ferguson Group appoints ME business headThe Ferguson Group, a major supplier and manufacturer of modules and containers for the energy industry around the world, has appointed Mogens Thyssen as business development manager for the Middle East. Thyssen joins the Ferguson Group fr More… |
Planters, UK firm in containers dealPlanters Horticulture (PH) has entered into a partnership with UK’s Clarke and Spears International to produce plant pots and containers using the latest composite fibre technology. The collaboration will help PH to use Clarke and Spears’ More… |
Emirates Shipping nominated for key awardsEmirates Shipping Line has been nominated successively for three coveted industry awards during October 2007, it has been revealed. The awards include the “Container Shipping Line of the Year” of the Lloyds List Asia Awards, “Shipping Lin More… |








