Air Cargo(L to R) Asaad AlJomoai, Saleh Eid, Ibrahim Al-Omar (standing) and Loay Mashabi

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Our Correspondent

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Marking a key milestone in Saudi Vision 2030, Saudia Group adds four Boeing 777 freighters to expand its global cargo network.

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ShippingMaersk resumes Suez Canal route for AE15 service

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The AE15 shipping service will now pass through the Suez Canal instead of sailing around the Cape of Good Hope, reducing transit time between Asia and...

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Giant CMA CGM ship transits Suez Canal

Our Correspondent

6 July 2026 2:45 PM IST

CMA CGM SAINT GERMAIN, a 23,876 TEU LNG-powered container ship, made its maiden transit through the Suez Canal en route from Morocco to Malaysia.

ShippingMaersk upgrades reefer fleet with next-generation IoT technology

Maersk upgrades reefer fleet with next-generation IoT technology

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6 July 2026 1:37 PM IST

The upgrade will replace existing connectivity devices across the reefer fleet, creating a standardised platform for future digital services.

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