Efforts to transform Kuwait’s logistics infrastructure are gathering pace following the announcement that the first phase of the $1.2bn Mubarak Al Kabir port development is on track for completion in the second quarter of 2014.
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Economic update | Kuwait: New port for cargo
17 Dec 2012
Le 30 octobre, Air Côte d’Ivoire (ACI), la nouvelle compagnie aérienne nationale, a effectué son vol inaugural entre Abidjan, la capitale économique ivoirienne, et Dakar au Sénégal. A l’instar de nombreux autres pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest, le maintien d’un transporteur national en Côte d’Ivoire s’est maintes fois accompagné de difficultés, parmi lesquelles on peut citer des consommateurs sensibles aux prix, des frais d’atterrissage élevés et une demande relativement faible.
Facing a slowdown in both international and domestic demand, combined with rising oil prices and airport fees and tariffs, carriers in South Africa are feeling the squeeze. With economies booming elsewhere in Africa, there is some optimism that new profitable routes could be established, but governments throughout the continent will need to further liberalise their skies to make this happen.
Economic update | Qatar: Measured growth
26 Nov 2012
The transport sector in Qatar has had mixed results so far this year, in part a reflection of its exposure to the global economy. However, the three leading transport firms listed on the bourse continued to post strong earnings leading into the last quarter of the year.
Plans to upgrade Sabah's external and internal transport links are seeing progress as the state welcomes steadily increasing investment thanks to its development corridor initiative. Nevertheless, challenges remain in the shape of rival logistics destinations.
Economic update | Ghana: Port catch-up
20 Nov 2012
Tema, Ghana’s largest port, has made global headlines recently over the “crippling disruptions” caused by an impounded Argentinean military ship blocking a busy berth. The obstruction has come at an inopportune time for Tema, where activity should be ramping up to the peak pre-Christmas period. It also highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to enhance capacity and efficiency both at Tema and Takoradi, the country’s second-largest port.