transport

A second water aerodrome is set to be opened in the Red Sea tourist development after an operating license was secured, it has been announced. The move means passengers will be able to arrive on Sheybarah Island, home to the Shebara…
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Maritime tensions and an e-commerce boom helped fuel a 14.7 percent year-on-year increase in air cargo demand for Middle East carriers in July, a new report showed. According to the International Air Transport Association, airlines in…
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Saudi Arabia has risen to 15th place in a global container handling ranking for 2024, reflecting its growing role as a logistics hub, according to a UK-based maritime journal. Lloyd’s List, which provides news, analysis, and insight on…
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Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region is expected to see improved operations management and air freight services following a new agreement between SAL Logistics Services Co. and the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu. By integrating various…
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Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air has secured a multi-year agreement to become the official airline partner of Concacaf, the FIFA Confederation for North, Central America, and the Caribbean. The deal aims to enhance the airline’s presence in…
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Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the United Arab Emirates’ rail network, has launched a sustainable finance framework to support its green investments in transportation and infrastructure, it said on Wednesday. The company said…
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Two new logistics zones, spanning 150,000 sq. meters, will be established at Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam with a SR160 million ($42.6 million) investment. The zones, developed in partnership between the General…
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The National Company for Rail Transport in Algeria announced on Sunday the resumption of rail services on the line between Algeria and Tunisia following a hiatus of nearly 30 years. The service was officially relaunched on Saturday,…
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Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air has introduced the first bus in its fleet of electric coaches for employee transport, aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals to reduce carbon emissions. The fleet, developed with National Transportation…
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Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam is set to enhance its maritime links with key ports in India and China with the introduction of a new shipping service. The General Authority for Ports, also known as Mawani, announced the…
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