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Inside the Secret Red Sea Landbridge: Saudi Arabia's Strategic Pivot

Marasi News reveals how Saudi Arabia is leveraging its Red Sea ports to bypass regional maritime bottlenecks through a new, high-speed logistics corridor.

Ahmed Al-Farsi·October 9, 2026·6 min

Exclusive

ADNOC Logistics Eyes Major Acquisition in Mediterranean Tanker Market

Sources indicate ADNOC Logistics is in advanced talks to acquire a mid-sized European tanker fleet to bolster its presence in the East Mediterranean.

Sarah Jenkins·October 9, 2026·4 min

Latest Updates

Suez Canal Authority Reports Steady Traffic Growth in Q3

Admiral Ossama Rabiee confirms that navigation through the Suez Canal remains smooth as major carriers resume regular transit schedules.

Omar Hassan·October 9, 2026·3 min

Latest Updates

Regional Tensions Impact Red Sea Shipping Insurance Premiums

Maritime insurers are adjusting risk profiles for vessels transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following recent regional security developments.

Layla Mansour·October 9, 2026·4 min

Ports

Mawani Completes $613M Infrastructure Upgrade at Jubail and Dammam

The Saudi Ports Authority has finalized major expansion projects to boost container handling capacity and operational efficiency at key industrial ports.

Khalid Al-Otaibi·October 9, 2026·5 min

Ports

DP World Ain Sokhna Expands Automated Terminal Capabilities

DP World has unveiled new automated stacking cranes at Ain Sokhna, aiming to reduce vessel turnaround times for Red Sea trade routes.

Nadia Ibrahim·October 9, 2026·3 min

Education

Arab Academy for Science and Technology Launches Maritime AI Program

The Alexandria-based institution is introducing a specialized curriculum focused on AI-driven port management and autonomous shipping.

Dr. Sami Youssef·October 9, 2026·4 min

Education

Saudi Maritime Academy Partners with Global Class Societies

A new partnership aims to provide Saudi cadets with hands-on training in modern vessel inspection and classification standards.

Fatima Al-Zahrani·October 9, 2026·3 min

Women in Maritime

Empowering Female Leaders in UAE Maritime Logistics

A new initiative in Dubai is supporting women in executive roles within the maritime supply chain sector.

Mariam Al-Mansoori·October 9, 2026·5 min

Women in Maritime

Spotlight: Egypt's First Female Suez Canal Pilot Trainee

Meet the trailblazing women breaking barriers in the Suez Canal Authority's rigorous pilot training program.

Hoda El-Sayed·October 9, 2026·4 min

Technology

Blockchain Integration Streamlines Customs at Jeddah Islamic Port

Mawani has successfully implemented a blockchain-based tracking system to reduce administrative delays for import/export cargo.

Zaid Al-Harbi·October 9, 2026·3 min

Technology

Drones Revolutionize Hull Inspections in the Arabian Gulf

New drone technology is being deployed by regional service providers to conduct safer and faster underwater hull surveys.

Mark Thompson·October 9, 2026·4 min

Sustainability

Green Ammonia Bunkering Pilot Project Launches in Oman

A consortium of energy firms is testing green ammonia as a zero-emission fuel for regional feeder vessels.

Leila Qasim·October 9, 2026·5 min

Sustainability

Saudi Arabia Targets Net-Zero Port Operations by 2040

The Saudi Ports Authority outlines a comprehensive roadmap to electrify port equipment and reduce carbon footprints.

Yasser Al-Qahtani·October 9, 2026·4 min

Offshore

New Offshore Wind Survey Commences in the Red Sea

Energy developers are conducting feasibility studies for large-scale offshore wind farms off the Saudi coast.

David Miller·October 9, 2026·3 min

Offshore

Subsea Pipeline Expansion Projects Gain Momentum in Qatar

Major offshore contractors are mobilizing to support the expansion of subsea infrastructure for gas extraction.

Sarah Jenkins·October 9, 2026·4 min

Oil & Gas

Tanker Markets React to Shifting Red Sea Loading Patterns

Oil tankers are increasingly utilizing the Suez Canal as a strategic route to mask origin points for regional crude exports.

Robert Chen·October 9, 2026·5 min

Oil & Gas

ADNOC Logistics Expands VLCC Fleet to Meet Global Demand

The company has added two new Very Large Crude Carriers to its fleet to support long-haul energy exports.

Ahmed Al-Farsi·October 9, 2026·3 min

Shipping

Folk Maritime Increases Frequency on Red Sea Feeder Routes

Saudi-based Folk Maritime is expanding its service network to connect regional ports with major global hubs.

Omar Hassan·October 9, 2026·3 min

Shipping

Container Throughput at Alexandria Port Hits Record High

Alexandria Port Authority reports a significant surge in container volumes as regional trade flows stabilize.

Hoda El-Sayed·October 9, 2026·4 min

Legal

New Maritime Arbitration Center Opens in Riyadh

The center aims to provide specialized legal resolution services for maritime disputes within the GCC region.

Khalid Al-Otaibi·October 9, 2026·4 min

Legal

Updates to Egyptian Maritime Law Enhance Investor Protection

Recent legislative amendments are designed to attract foreign investment into the Egyptian maritime sector.

Nadia Ibrahim·October 9, 2026·5 min

Insurance

P&I Clubs Adjust Coverage Terms for Red Sea Transits

Leading P&I clubs are revising their risk assessment criteria for vessels operating in high-tension maritime zones.

Layla Mansour·October 9, 2026·4 min

Insurance

Cyber Insurance Demand Rises Among Regional Shipping Lines

Maritime companies are increasingly seeking comprehensive cyber insurance to protect against digital threats to port infrastructure.

Zaid Al-Harbi·October 9, 2026·3 min

Class

DNV Opens New Regional Technical Office in Dubai

The expansion aims to provide closer support for classification and advisory services to regional shipowners.

Mark Thompson·October 9, 2026·3 min

Class

ABS Collaborates on Decarbonization Standards for Regional Tankers

ABS is working with regional operators to develop new class notations for low-carbon propulsion systems.

Fatima Al-Zahrani·October 9, 2026·4 min

Exclusive

The Quiet Rise of Saudi-Owned Tanker Fleets

Bahri and private owners add 40 tankers in 18 months, redrawing the VLCC map east of Suez.

Ahmed Al-Hariri·September 28, 2026·7 min

Exclusive

UAE Bunkering Consolidation: Who Wins in Fujairah's Price War

Three suppliers exit as mass-flow-meter compliance reshapes the bunkering market.

Karim Mansour·September 12, 2026·6 min

Exclusive

Women Commanding Red Sea Tugs: A First for Saudi Ports

Two licensed tug masters take command at Jeddah, breaking a regional operational ceiling.

Rania Sayed·August 30, 2026·7 min

Exclusive

Decoding the GCC Single Maritime Window

A regional digital clearing system nears pilot, promising 40% customs-time cuts.

Fatima Al-Rashid·August 14, 2026·8 min

Latest Updates

Suez Canal Tolls Held Flat for 2026 Season

Suez Canal Authority keeps transit dues unchanged amid Red Sea diversion recovery.

Omar Khalil·October 8, 2026·4 min

Latest Updates

Mawani Adds Three Direct Calls to Jeddah

New Far East services lift Jeddah Islamic Port weekly container calls to a record.

Sara Hassan·October 4, 2026·3 min

Latest Updates

Egyptian Cadet Intake Rises 18% at AAST

Arab Academy reports strongest maritime enrolment in a decade, driven by Vision 2030 demand.

James O'Brien·September 22, 2026·4 min

Latest Updates

Bahri Reports Record Q3 Container Volumes

Saudi national carrier posts double-digit growth on its Asia–Med loops.

Karim Mansour·September 9, 2026·3 min

Latest Updates

DP World Ain Sokhna Phase 2 Breaks Ground

Expansion adds 2.4M TEU capacity, targeting full operation by late 2027.

Sara Hassan·August 25, 2026·4 min

Ports

King Abdullah Port Automation Reaches 95% Gantry Ops

Fully automated yard moves cut truck turnaround to under 25 minutes.

Sara Hassan·October 6, 2026·5 min

Ports

Alexandria Draft Deepened to 16m for ULCV Calls

Dredging completes on the western anchorage, opening the port to mega-boxships.

Ahmed Al-Hariri·September 18, 2026·5 min

Ports

Hamriyah Port Adds Ro-Ro Berth for GCC Trade

Sharjah facility targets Levant and Gulf vehicle flows with a new 200m berth.

Omar Khalil·August 20, 2026·4 min

Ports

Sohar Port Signs 30-Year Concession for New Dry Bulk Terminal

Omani port deepens raw-materials handling under a private operator.

Fatima Al-Rashid·July 28, 2026·5 min

Ports

Aqaba Green Corridor Pilot Begins

Jordan's port trials a paperless, priority lane for low-emission vessels.

James O'Brien·July 10, 2026·4 min

Education

LIMA UK Rolls Out Arabic STCW Refresher

First Arabic-language refresher programme goes live across Marasi Hub academies.

James O'Brien·October 3, 2026·4 min

Education

AAST Opens Dual BSc–CoC Pathway

New degree shortens cadet-to-bridge time to 36 months.

James O'Brien·September 15, 2026·4 min

Education

Marasi Hub Scholarship Fund Reaches 50 Seats

Funded berths opened for women cadets across the Red Sea trades.

Rania Sayed·July 22, 2026·4 min

Education

Hybrid Simulator Training Expands Across GCC

Eight academies add remote bridge simulator access for offshore certification.

Karim Mansour·July 2, 2026·4 min

Women in Maritime

50 Cadets Join the 2026 Women at Sea Programme

Record intake under the Marasi mentorship cohort.

Rania Sayed·October 1, 2026·5 min

Women in Maritime

First Female Harbour Master at Ain Sokhna

Appointment marks a regional first for Egyptian ports.

Heba Attia·September 10, 2026·5 min

Women in Maritime

IMO–Marasi Gender Mentorship Reaches Year Two

Cross-border mentorship pairs 30 women officers with fleet executives.

Rania Sayed·August 8, 2026·4 min

Women in Maritime

UAE Tanker Operator Hits 20% Female Officer Target

National shipping firm reports its first gender-metric milestone.

Fatima Al-Rashid·July 15, 2026·4 min

Women in Maritime

Women in P&I: A Growing Claims Desk

Regional clubs report a sharp rise in female claims handlers.

Fatima Al-Rashid·June 25, 2026·4 min

Technology

Autonomous Coastal Cargo Trial Completes Red Sea Leg

Uncrewed vessel completes a controlled transit between Yanbu and Ain Sokhna.

Karim Mansour·October 5, 2026·6 min

Technology

Port Digital Twin Deployed at Jeddah

Live simulation model cuts berth-planning time by a third.

Karim Mansour·September 20, 2026·5 min

Technology

AI Crew-Matching Cuts Placement Time 65%

Shiptify-driven matching accelerates officer placement for MENA owners.

Karim Mansour·August 16, 2026·6 min

Technology

Blockchain B/L Pilot Goes Live on Bahri Loops

Electronic bills of lading clear a regional pilot with three banks.

Fatima Al-Rashid·July 18, 2026·5 min

Technology

Satellite Hull Monitoring Reaches 1,000 Vessels

Class-led sensor network spans the regional fleet for predictive maintenance.

James O'Brien·June 30, 2026·5 min

Sustainability

MENA Ports Adopt Shore Power Accord

Regional pact phases in cold-ironing at major terminals.

Heba Attia·October 2, 2026·5 min

Sustainability

Fujairah Bunker Mandate Hits 0.5% Sulphur Compliance

Mass-flow-meter and fuel-quality checks tighten across the anchorage.

Karim Mansour·September 14, 2026·4 min

Sustainability

First Methanol Bunker Stem in the Gulf

A dual-fuel boxship takes the region's inaugural methanol supply at Jebel Ali.

Sara Hassan·August 12, 2026·5 min

Sustainability

Egypt Coastal Vessel Speed Limits Cut Emissions

New traffic rule targets a red-footprint reduction in the Red Sea corridor.

Heba Attia·July 5, 2026·4 min

Sustainability

Green Corridor MoU Signed Between Suez and Piraeus

Memorandum targets a low-carbon lane between the two hubs.

Omar Khalil·June 18, 2026·4 min

Offshore

Morocco Offshore Wind Tender Draws 12 Bidders

Giant tender signals a new era for North African offshore renewables.

Sara Hassan·October 4, 2026·6 min

Offshore

Gulf of Suez PSV Demand Climbs on Drilling Restart

Platform-supply vessel day rates rise as rigs reactivate.

Omar Khalil·August 6, 2026·4 min

Offshore

DP Vessel Fleet Modernised for IMCA Renewal

Regional DP operators complete class upgrades for renewed IMCA compliance.

Karim Mansour·July 12, 2026·5 min

Offshore

Subsea Cable Landing at Ain Sokhna Strengthens East Med Links

New landing adds redundancy to regional data routes.

James O'Brien·June 20, 2026·4 min

Oil & Gas

ADNOC Adds Six Newbuild Tankers to Managed Fleet

Emirati operator expands its controlled tonnage for trading flexibility.

Karim Mansour·September 11, 2026·4 min

Oil & Gas

Fujairah VLSFO Premium Narrows

Bunker economics shift as regional supply tightens on demand recovery.

Karim Mansour·August 10, 2026·4 min

Oil & Gas

Egypt LNG Export Rebounds on European Demand

Idku and Damietta plants run near capacity through Q3.

Sara Hassan·July 8, 2026·5 min

Oil & Gas

Red Sea Bunker Calls Stabilise After Re-Route

Yanbu and Jeddah report steady stems as traffic returns.

Omar Khalil·June 12, 2026·4 min

Shipping

Suez Canal 2026: Traffic Patterns and the MENA Advantage

New data shows how regional operators capitalise on the canal.

Ahmed Al-Hariri·September 6, 2026·5 min

Shipping

Ain Sokhna Port Expansion: Implications for Egyptian Maritime

Red Sea gateway doubles container capacity by 2027.

Sara Hassan·August 4, 2026·6 min

Shipping

Digital Ship Management: From ERP to AI Command Centres

Reviewing three platforms reshaping fleet operations.

Karim Mansour·July 1, 2026·7 min

Shipping

Boxship Reliability on Asia–MENA Loops Improves

Schedule reliability climbs back above 75% on key services.

Omar Khalil·June 10, 2026·4 min

Legal

Suez Arrest Practice Tightens on New Guidelines

Authority issues clearer procedures for vessel arrest and release.

Ahmed Al-Hariri·September 5, 2026·5 min

Legal

Cargo Claims: A New ADR Route Opens in Dubai

Alternative dispute route aims to cut average claim time.

Fatima Al-Rashid·August 2, 2026·4 min

Legal

Bunker Disputes Surge as Quality Checks Bite

Mass-flow-meter disputes reshape claims handling.

Karim Mansour·July 20, 2026·4 min

Legal

Sanctions Compliance Hub Launched for Gulf Owners

New advisory desk helps operators navigate trade restrictions.

Fatima Al-Rashid·June 8, 2026·5 min

Insurance

P&I Reform: New GCC Hull Premium Structures

Revised frameworks affect tanker, bulk and offshore segments.

Fatima Al-Rashid·September 25, 2026·4 min

Insurance

War-Risk Premiums Ease on Red Sea Recovery

Underwriters adjust rates as traffic normalises.

Omar Khalil·September 1, 2026·4 min

Insurance

Cargo Cover Demand Rises with Re-Routing

Insurers report more long-haul cargo policy uptake.

Fatima Al-Rashid·August 5, 2026·4 min

Insurance

IG Clubs Expand Arabic Claims Handling

Regional desks deepen Arabic-language capability.

Fatima Al-Rashid·July 25, 2026·4 min

Insurance

Hull Loss Ratio Improves in Gulf Fleet

Better maintenance and sensors lower attritional losses.

Karim Mansour·June 5, 2026·4 min

Class

DNV and Lloyd's Race to Accredit MENA Fleets

Societies accelerate outreach as fleets modernise and decarbonise.

James O'Brien·September 28, 2026·6 min

Class

Bureau Veritas Opens Alexandria Office

New station strengthens surveys across the East Med.

James O'Brien·September 3, 2026·4 min

Class

RINA Targets Saudi Offshore Renewables

Class society positions for offshore wind certification demand.

Karim Mansour·August 15, 2026·5 min

Class

Class NK Tightens CII Advisory for Gulf Owners

Carbon-intensity guidance ramps up ahead of tightening rules.

James O'Brien·July 28, 2026·5 min

Class

ABS Signs Digital Class Pact with Regional Owner

Agreement covers survey data sharing across a managed fleet.

James O'Brien·June 2, 2026·4 min

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Maritime Intelligencefor MENA

Inside the Secret Red Sea Landbridge: Saudi Arabia's Strategic Pivot

ADNOC Logistics Eyes Major Acquisition in Mediterranean Tanker Market

Suez Canal Authority Reports Steady Traffic Growth in Q3

Regional Tensions Impact Red Sea Shipping Insurance Premiums

Mawani Completes $613M Infrastructure Upgrade at Jubail and Dammam

DP World Ain Sokhna Expands Automated Terminal Capabilities

Arab Academy for Science and Technology Launches Maritime AI Program

Saudi Maritime Academy Partners with Global Class Societies

Empowering Female Leaders in UAE Maritime Logistics

Spotlight: Egypt's First Female Suez Canal Pilot Trainee

Blockchain Integration Streamlines Customs at Jeddah Islamic Port

Drones Revolutionize Hull Inspections in the Arabian Gulf

Green Ammonia Bunkering Pilot Project Launches in Oman

Saudi Arabia Targets Net-Zero Port Operations by 2040

New Offshore Wind Survey Commences in the Red Sea

Subsea Pipeline Expansion Projects Gain Momentum in Qatar

Tanker Markets React to Shifting Red Sea Loading Patterns

ADNOC Logistics Expands VLCC Fleet to Meet Global Demand

Folk Maritime Increases Frequency on Red Sea Feeder Routes

Container Throughput at Alexandria Port Hits Record High

New Maritime Arbitration Center Opens in Riyadh

Updates to Egyptian Maritime Law Enhance Investor Protection

P&I Clubs Adjust Coverage Terms for Red Sea Transits

Cyber Insurance Demand Rises Among Regional Shipping Lines

DNV Opens New Regional Technical Office in Dubai

ABS Collaborates on Decarbonization Standards for Regional Tankers

The Quiet Rise of Saudi-Owned Tanker Fleets

UAE Bunkering Consolidation: Who Wins in Fujairah's Price War

Women Commanding Red Sea Tugs: A First for Saudi Ports

Decoding the GCC Single Maritime Window

Suez Canal Tolls Held Flat for 2026 Season

Mawani Adds Three Direct Calls to Jeddah

Egyptian Cadet Intake Rises 18% at AAST

Bahri Reports Record Q3 Container Volumes

DP World Ain Sokhna Phase 2 Breaks Ground

King Abdullah Port Automation Reaches 95% Gantry Ops

Alexandria Draft Deepened to 16m for ULCV Calls

Hamriyah Port Adds Ro-Ro Berth for GCC Trade

Sohar Port Signs 30-Year Concession for New Dry Bulk Terminal

Aqaba Green Corridor Pilot Begins

LIMA UK Rolls Out Arabic STCW Refresher

AAST Opens Dual BSc–CoC Pathway

Marasi Hub Scholarship Fund Reaches 50 Seats

Hybrid Simulator Training Expands Across GCC

50 Cadets Join the 2026 Women at Sea Programme

First Female Harbour Master at Ain Sokhna

IMO–Marasi Gender Mentorship Reaches Year Two

UAE Tanker Operator Hits 20% Female Officer Target

Women in P&I: A Growing Claims Desk

Autonomous Coastal Cargo Trial Completes Red Sea Leg

Port Digital Twin Deployed at Jeddah

AI Crew-Matching Cuts Placement Time 65%

Blockchain B/L Pilot Goes Live on Bahri Loops

Satellite Hull Monitoring Reaches 1,000 Vessels

MENA Ports Adopt Shore Power Accord

Fujairah Bunker Mandate Hits 0.5% Sulphur Compliance

First Methanol Bunker Stem in the Gulf

Egypt Coastal Vessel Speed Limits Cut Emissions

Green Corridor MoU Signed Between Suez and Piraeus

Morocco Offshore Wind Tender Draws 12 Bidders

Gulf of Suez PSV Demand Climbs on Drilling Restart

DP Vessel Fleet Modernised for IMCA Renewal

Subsea Cable Landing at Ain Sokhna Strengthens East Med Links

ADNOC Adds Six Newbuild Tankers to Managed Fleet

Fujairah VLSFO Premium Narrows

Egypt LNG Export Rebounds on European Demand

Red Sea Bunker Calls Stabilise After Re-Route

Suez Canal 2026: Traffic Patterns and the MENA Advantage

Ain Sokhna Port Expansion: Implications for Egyptian Maritime

Digital Ship Management: From ERP to AI Command Centres

Boxship Reliability on Asia–MENA Loops Improves

Suez Arrest Practice Tightens on New Guidelines

Cargo Claims: A New ADR Route Opens in Dubai

Bunker Disputes Surge as Quality Checks Bite

Sanctions Compliance Hub Launched for Gulf Owners

P&I Reform: New GCC Hull Premium Structures

War-Risk Premiums Ease on Red Sea Recovery

Cargo Cover Demand Rises with Re-Routing

IG Clubs Expand Arabic Claims Handling

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