Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) and Saudi Global Ports (SGP) have signed a build, operate and transfer (BOT) agreement for the container terminals in the King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam
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Abu Dhabi Ports and Robert Allan to develop unmanned autonomous tugboats

Once developed, the tugs will join SAFEEN, Abu Dhabi Ports? maritime service arm, which maintains an expanding fleet of world-class service vessels. (Image source: Abu Dhabi Ports)
Abu Dhabi Ports has collaborated with global commercial vessel designer and tugboat leader Robert Allan Ltd, to develop the world?s first fully-unmanned autonomous commercial marine tugs
Etihad Rail and Progress Rail sign deal to deploy 38 locomotives

The deal is set to accelerate the transportation system and logistics services in the country. (Image source: Etihad Rail)
Etihad Rail, developer and operator of the UAE?s national railway, has awarded a contract to Progress Rail Locomotive Inc, a Caterpillar company, for the supply of locomotives for the UAE?s nationwide rail network
MTC and Asyad to leverage 4IR technologies for logistics sector

MTC will provide technical consultancies in using 4IR technologies. (Image source: Jason Goh/Pixabay)
The Ministry of Technology and Communications (MTC), Oman and Asyad group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to leverage ICT in developing the logistics sector in the sultanate
Velsycon?s vehicles provide transportation solution

The ZTA is a device for silos, ranging from 12 cu/m to 22 cu/m loading volume for the two-pocket silo system. (Image source: velsycon)
Germany?s Velsycon, a manufacturer of interchangeable silo systems and special vehicles, has launched a wide range of solutions for different transportation tasks