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As trade and the number of imports into Nigeria continue to rapidly increase, Lagos-based port operators are working to keep up with the rise in associated cargo containers. According to statistics from the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) released in June, container throughput stood at 73,865 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), a 24.6% increase compared to the same month in 2011.

Working to strengthen its reputation as a shipbuilding and maritime centre, Dubai is looking to leverage its location astride one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world and the growing need for local and regional maritime support to develop a major shipbuilding and maintenance industry.

While the insurance sector continues to expand and post solid profits, Qatar’s policy writers are looking to improve profit margins by tapping into potential for further growth, particularly in construction and infrastructure insurance.

The government is banking on a multi-billon dollar investment programme to create a new transport grid that will serve as the backbone to Muscat’s plans to diversify and expand the economy, bringing the country’s many urban and economic centres closer together.

Con un fácil acceso al mercado norteamericano y un número considerable de tratados de libre comercio (TLC) clave en la región, México está allanando el camino para la expansión de sus industrias de alta tecnología como parte de un plan para mejorar las operaciones a lo largo de la cadena productiva.

In addition to the environmental benefits, a focus on sustainable agriculture in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is expected to generate healthier sales of the country’s biggest products − palm oil and coffee. However, a number of hurdles will need to be overcome to achieve this goal. Heavy rainfall in the first six months of 2012 has significantly impacted palm oil production, while a labour shortage is expected to affect export revenues of the coffee production segment.