ShippingSokhna Port begins trial operations at new cargo terminal

Sokhna Port begins trial operations at new cargo terminal

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17 Sept 2026 11:30 AM IST

Egypt’s Ministry of Transport has initiated trial operations at Sokhna Port’s general cargo and dry bulk terminal with the arrival of the vessel...

ShippingAnders Boenaes to become Hapag-Lloyd COO from October 1

Anders Boenaes to become Hapag-Lloyd COO from October 1

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Hapag-Lloyd has extended Dheeraj Bhatia’s contract as Chief Terminal and Infrastructure Officer until December 31, 2029.

Air CargoECS Group marks seven years of Air Senegal cargo partnership

ECS Group marks seven years of Air Senegal cargo partnership

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15 Sept 2026 5:08 PM IST

Air Senegal’s Paris-Dakar service offers around 15 tonnes and 70 m³ of cargo capacity daily, feeding several West African destinations.

ShippingEdouard Leno named Conakry Terminal MD

Edouard Leno named Conakry Terminal MD

Our Correspondent

15 Sept 2026 11:38 AM IST

Conakry Terminal is targeting stronger growth and operational efficiency under a new Managing Director, with an ambition to strengthen Guinea’s role...

ShippingCMA CGM expands Port of Beirut terminal

CMA CGM expands Port of Beirut terminal

Our Correspondent

15 Sept 2026 10:10 AM IST

CMA CGM will expand and modernise Beirut’s container terminal, raising capacity from 1.2 million to 2.8 million TEUs and strengthening the port’s role...

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flydubai launches dedicated freighter operations

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