
KOTUG Acquires Majority Stake in Dubai's Vortex Offshore, Expanding Middle East Operations
KOTUG International has acquired a majority stake in Dubai's Vortex Offshore, expanding its Middle East operations.
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KOTUG International has acquired a majority stake in Dubai's Vortex Offshore, expanding its Middle East operations.

Dubai Customs is using digital tools and intermodal coordination to ensure cargo movement during global supply chain disruptions
A missing crew member from the tanker Hercules Star, involved in an incident off Dubai, has been found deceased.

DP World is expanding its overland logistics network to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz due to geopolitical risks
IBIA condemns attacks on commercial shipping after a fatal incident involving a bunker tanker near Dubai, emphasizing seafarer safety.

DP World is investing £170 million to deploy its BOXBAY automated container storage system at London Gateway terminal.
Mammoet completed heavy lifting for the Rig BW Maromba B WHP conversion project at Drydocks World Dubai ahead of schedule
Ningbo-Zhoushan has become the world's second-largest container port, while Dubai's ranking dropped due to Strait of Hormuz issues

New US sanctions and a UAE trade pause with Iran could disrupt Indian exports of rice, tea, and pharmaceuticals.
The UAE is expanding its integrated logistics network across ports, railways, and airports to strengthen its global trade position.

DP World's revenue increased by 13.1% in H1 2026, even as Middle East disruptions impacted Jebel Ali traffic
DP World's Jebel Ali terminal experienced a 90.1% volume drop in Q2 following the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index stabilized at $956 per 40ft, halting a five-week decline despite Middle East uncertainty

DP World is boosting its GCC road freight capacity with 700 new trucks to support 35,000 monthly trips
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Global container shipping schedule reliability saw a recovery in Q2 2026, peaking in May before a June decline.
DP World and Lintara have started constructing a new logistics facility in Jafza to boost Grade A warehousing capacity

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is building a new automotive logistics hub in Dubai to enhance its Middle East operations.
Shipowners at Posidonia 2026 are demanding clear rules for resuming Strait of Hormuz transits, citing war-risk insurance as inadequate
SeaLead's Paya Lebar container vessel successfully completed its third transit through the Strait of Hormuz, reaching Jebel Ali.

Rhenus Logistics has established an alternative overland corridor connecting Europe and the Middle East via Jordan

DSV has launched a new 30,000 sqm logistics hub in Dubai's JAFZA to support regional operations

Fujairah Port is evolving into a crucial maritime hub in the Gulf, offering strategic advantages for regional trade

Iran's naval strategy has reportedly shifted from chokepoint control to targeted pressure on Emirati ports, including Jebel Ali
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