Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Sipchem picks Achilles to boost its operational excellence

Mon, 07 Jul 2025

Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk and performance management, said it has secured a major contract from Saudi petrochemical manufacturer Sipchem to support its drive for operational excellence, responsible sourcing and enhanced ESG performanc

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Arabian Gulf Steel gets key sustainable financing from Mashreq

Mon, 07 Jul 2025

Arabian Gulf Steel Industries, a leading steel manufacturer, has secured sustainable financing facility from Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the Mena region, to help the company’s smooth transition toward cleaner industrial practices by 2030.

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Bahrain sees robust pipeline of financial institutions, 16 licences approved

Sun, 06 Jul 2025

Central Bank of Bahrain has reported a significant rise in financial institution licensing with 16 new firms approved and 52 more applications underway, thus highlighting the kingdom’s growing appeal as a destination for digital-first financial services.

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Daimler Truck in deal to set up vehicle assembly plant in Senegal

Sun, 06 Jul 2025

Daimler Truck has signed a deal with Senegal government and Global Truck Systems to establish a local truck assembly plant. Under this, Daimler will serve as the exclusive supplier of dismantled truck kits and also act as the project technology partner.

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Saudi Aramco eyes $4bn from major power assets sale

Sat, 05 Jul 2025

Saudi oil giant Aramco is looking to sell up to five gas-fired power plants, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, part of a broader effort to free up funds that could generate tens of billions of dollars.

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Jingdong JV to set up logistics hub at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone

Sat, 05 Jul 2025

Abu Dhabi Airports has joined hands with Chinese group Jingdong Property to develop key logistics facilities within Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone. The strategic partnership will see the construction of two modern warehouses spanning a GFA of 70,000 sqm.

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COBOD celebrates global premiere of multifunctional construction robot

Fri, 04 Jul 2025

COBOD, in collaboration with Technische Universität Braunschweig, has launched the first multifunctional construction robot. The BOD2 3D gantry printer is not only capable of printing concrete but can, also spray concrete in a process known as shotcrete.

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Japanese crane company Tadano buys IHI's transportation business

Fri, 04 Jul 2025

Japanese crane manufacturer Tadano said it has acquired the transportation system business of IHI Transport Machinery, a key unit of IHI Corporation, thus marking a strategic milestone in the company's ongoing efforts to expand its product portfolio.

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Four top firms in race for $5bn Qatar offshore megaproject

Thu, 03 Jul 2025

At least four leading international contractors or consortia are vying for a major contract from QatarEnergy LNG worth upto $5 billion for the next expansion phase of its massive North Field Production Sustainability (NFPS) project, said a report.

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Marubeni consortium inks deal for $458m Yanbu wind energy project

Thu, 03 Jul 2025

Saudi Principal Buyer has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a consortium of Japanese group Marubeni and Abdulaziz Al Ajlan for the 700MW Yanbu Wind Energy project, being set up at a total investment of over SAR1.7 billion ($458 million).