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MyCrane Trading to take first stock in mid-January

2025-12-22T08:00:00+00:00By Joshua Allen

After launching MyCrane Trading in August – the crane sales, leasing and maintenance service providing arm of MyCrane – the company will receive its first stock at its Jebel Ali Free Zone base in mid-January.

COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers boosts Middle East presence

2025-12-18T08:00:00+00:00By Sophie Barnes

COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers, together with COSCO Shipping (West Asia), has signed a joint venture agreement with Saudi Ports Services & Storage (PSS) to strengthen its presence in the Middle East.

Hapag-Lloyd opens in Oman

2025-11-28T08:00:00+00:00By David Kershaw

Container shipping group Hapag-Lloyd has opened a new office in Muscat, Oman.

Drydocks World names and launches 5,000-tonne floating crane

2025-11-27T11:53:00+00:00By Joshua Allen

Drydocks World has launched its new 5,000-tonne floating crane, named Alnokhada. The primary fabrication phase has been completed, with delivery slated for Q2 2026.