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ShippingUN project supports sustainable, smart port development in Africa

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UNCTAD initiative helps Ghana, Mauritius and Morocco plan energy-efficient ports and integrate renewables into maritime trade hubs.

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Qatar Chamber calls on transport firms to register in TIR system to keep cargo moving via Saudi land border amid regional challenges.

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