Containerized exports from Far East Asia to the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East reached 646,600 20-foot-equivalent units in April 2013, the most TEUs exported in this lane since May 2012, according to data from Container Trades Statistics. Exports increased marginally month-to-month and year-over-year.
Middle East
Press Releases
12 Jun 2013
Amber Road has opened an office in Munich to serve as headquarters for its Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
10 Jun 2013
Delmas will upgrade its MIDAS Line service, connecting India’s west coast and the Middle East with South Africa and West Africa, by extending coverage to South Africa.
06 Jun 2013
Containerized exports from sub-Saharan Africa to Far East Asia, Australasia, and Indian Subcontinent and Middle East regions saw steep declines in March.
06 Jun 2013
In order to improve the connection between the Persian Gulf and India region and East Africa, Delmas will consolidate its Kenya Express and Tanzania Express into one service called the Swahili Express.
05 Jun 2013
Maersk Line will add a port call at Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, to its ME2 service.
05 Jun 2013
Containerized export volumes from South and Central America declined again in March, with the exception of exports to the Indian dubcontinent and the Middle East, which saw significant growth, according to data from Container Trades Statistics, Ltd. Exports in all other trade lanes remained flat or fell this month.
31 May 2013
Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates from East Asia (excluding Japan) and the Persian Gulf.
30 May 2013
Evergreen will raise rates in its trade from the Far East, excluding India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh; South Africa; and the Middle East, to the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, effective July 1.
28 May 2013
Containerized exports from North America to Central and South America inched up to 177,200 20-foot-equivalent units in March 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd.
23 May 2013
Containerized exports from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East to regions in Europe, Africa, and the Americas saw significant growth in March 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics.
Jun 5, 2013 2:00PM EDT