Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Lockheed Martin wins $35bn THAAD procurement award

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

The US government has awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year undefinitised contract action (UCA) for up to $35 billion to quadruple production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors.

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KERNO Enterprises opens first IT hardware manufacturing facility in DSO

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

KERNO Enterprises inaugurated its headquarters and first enterprise IT hardware manufacturing facility at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the special economic zone for knowledge- and innovation-driven companies in Dubai.

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Cargo vessel attacked in Hormuz, IMO suspends escort of ships

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

The UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily suspended its operation to escort and evacuate ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel came under attack, raising fresh concerns over maritime security despite a preliminary agreement aimed at ending the Iran conflict.

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AKI Logistics partners with NMC to deliver end-to-end logistics solutions

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

AKI Logistics, a company of Al Khayyat Investments, has signed a strategic three-year agreement with NMC Group Services, a leading UAE healthcare service provider, to deliver comprehensive warehousing and logistics solutions across all its locations in country.

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DHL brings AI-powered item identification system to global shipping

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

DHL Express has introduced a first-of-its-kind solution to simplify cross-border shipping for its customers in the UAE. The new system uses AI-powered item identification and advanced computer vision built into DHL’s browser-based shipping tool faster clearance.

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Copper stable on AI trade sentiments after hitting multi-week lows

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

Copper edged slightly higher on Thursday after falling to a multi-week low yesterday as sentiment around the AI trade improved. The metal could continue to see favourable conditions over support from power grid investments, electrification and data center expansions, said an expert.

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ADNOC Drilling delivers first AI-enabled walking island rig ahead of schedule

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

ADNOC Drilling Company has announced the successful delivery and acceptance of AD-300, the first AI-enabled, fully automated walking island rig, delivered nearly three months ahead of schedule, enabling earlier revenue generation and accelerating the rollout of the six-rig next-generation programme.

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Chinese group Jereh NER wins KOC drilling project contract

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

Leading Chinese group Jereh New Energy Regeneration and Recycling Tech (Jereh NER) has secured an oil-based drilling cuttings treatment service contract from Kuwait Oil Company. Once completed, each unit will be able to process 12 tonnes per hour, backing continuous large-scale KOC operations.

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Sharakah inks strategic collaboration with Omani HVAC specialist

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Sharakah, Oman’s leading SME development company, has announced a strategic collaboration with Gulf Technical Support (GTS), a specialist in the supply, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems across the sultanate.

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Panametrics unveils most advanced ultrasonic flare transmitter

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Panametrics, a Crane business and a leader in flare measurement, said it has launched the most advanced ultrasonic flare transmitter on the market, PanaFlare XGF1100, developed to improve how industries monitor and manage flare systems. It is mainly designed for use across oil & gas, chemical and other process industries,