Tanger Med sees container traffic record levels

18.01.2023

Tanger Med's Port complex handled 7,596,845 TEUs in 2022, a 6% increase over 2021. Port officials noted that over the last year, excellent production levels were attained, and the previous record of 700,000 TEUs handled per month was surpassed.

Meanwhile, Tanger Med Port Complex handled over 107 million tons in 2022, representing a 6% growth over 2021. This traffic is estimated to account for around 54% of total port tonnage handled in Morocco.

In terms of Ro-Ro traffic, the port handled 459,091 trucks in 2022, a 13% increase over 2021. This upward trend in national exports was principally driven by the industrial and agri-business sectors, which grew by 22% and 11%, respectively.

Meanwhile, liquid bulk traffic topped 9 million tonnes and rose by 6% compared to 2021. The total amount of hydrocarbons handled is 9,260,711 tons.

In terms of solid bulk traffic, the port reported a total of 404,007 tons, a rise of 18% compared with the previous year, owing mostly to sheet metal coil and grain traffic.

In total, 14,404 ships, including 961 mega-ships (over 290 meters), called at Tanger Med Port Complex in 2022, translating to a 32% increase over 2021. This growth is mostly driven by an improvement in the productivity of container terminals for the acceptance and processing of mega-ships, as well as the restoration of passenger traffic crossings, particularly during the Marhaba 2022 campaign.

CMA CGM integrates GEFCO into CEVA brand

11.01.2023

Following the acquisition of GEFCO by French CMA CGM Group, the European automotive logistics provider's brand will now become CEVA Logistics.

In particular, CMA CGM's subsidiary CEVA Logistics announced on 10 January the creation of a dedicated Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) organisation as part of GEFCO integration process.

According to a statement, any GEFCO’s remaining business, mostly in contract logistics and ground transportation, is going to integrate into CEVA’s existing operations.

CEVA plans to finish integration activities and replace the GEFCO brand worldwide in the next months of the year.

The new product organisation will be under the director of former GEFCO COO Emmanuel Cheremetinski, who will lead a global team of approximately 4,000 employees.

NEXT50 Initiates Phase 1 Deployment Of Next-Generation Biometrics At Abu Dhabi International Airport

21.12.2022

NEXT50, an Abu Dhabi-based technology company, is well underway in delivering the first phase of the biometric initiative at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The project, which sees NEXT50 introduce its cutting-edge AI solutions alongside global artificial intelligence and technology solutions partners IDEMIA and SITA, will initially see the deployment of next-generation biometric solutions at select self-service baggage touchpoints, immigration e-gates, and boarding gates before implementing the technology across all passenger touchpoints in the airport.

“We are excited to be leading the biometrics project at the UAE capital’s state-of-the-art International Airport as part of the Emirate’s digital transformation vision,” said Ibrahim Al Mannaee, NEXT50’S Chief Executive Officer. “Once the project is fully realized, the airport will be the only airport in the region with biometric solutions implemented across all customer touchpoints, contributing to Abu Dhabi Airport’s vision to become the operator of the most technology-driven airport in the world, providing a seamless journey to all its passengers. We are proud to join forces with IDEMIA and SITA and offer our expertise in artificial intelligence and data sciences to make this initiative a reality.”

The Infrastructure Of Speed And Resilience

20.12.2022

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has set out on the path to rapid transformation in its pursuit to diversify away from an economy which is over-dependent on oil. Driven by the ambitious ‘Saudi Arabia Vision 2030’ and powered in large part by lucrative revenues from high oil prices, the Kingdom has announced a series of mega-projects, development plans and initiatives, which are unparalleled in scale and unprecedented in what they aim to achieve and deliver.

As recently as October, 2022, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs, announced the launch of the Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (GSCRI). Under the GSCRI, ‘SAR 10 Billion (USD 2.7 Billion) has been earmarked to support several initiatives, including financial and non-financial support for global investors interested in incorporating Saudi Arabia in their supply chains. The initiative will support growth in key sectors and is expected to attract investments of SAR 40 Billion (USD 10.7 Billion) within the first two years of being launched.

CMA CGM Nears Deal for New York, New Jersey Container Terminals

07.12.2022

CMA CGM SA has agreed to buy two major US shipping terminals owned by Global Container Terminals Inc to bolster the French logistics company’s presence in the country.

The acquisition gives CMA CGM a gateway on the US east coast and strengthens its position as global port terminal operator, the company said Tuesday, confirming an earlier Bloomberg News report. Financial details for the transaction to buy the terminals in the state of New York and New Jersey weren’t disclosed.