Tue, 21-Oct-2025

iPhone 16 may not have any ports

iPhone 16

Apple upcoming iPhone’s may not have any ports in future. Apple Watch that solely enable wireless charging are specifically exempt from the EU law. The base iPad will make the switch to USB-C later this year. It is hardly breaking news that the EU’s new legislation requiring USB-C connectors for iPhones will compel Apple to … Read more

US urges Russia to open Ukrainian ports for grain exports

The UN has been in talks with Moscow, Kyiv and Ankara how to open up the Black Sea to commercial cargo ships to transport grain to global markets. Russia has asked for the lifting of economic sanctions in exchange for authorising the exports of grains and fertiliser. UNITED NATIONS – US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack … Read more

Sri Lanka ports switches to pedal power after fuel shortages

Sri Lanka ports

Sri Lanka ports started a free bicycle service on Tuesday, allowing workers to explore the facilities without using gasoline-powered vehicles, as the island nation suffers from acute fuel shortages. The island nation is experiencing its worst financial crisis since independence, with the government unable to pay for adequate supplies of critical imports. Motorists around the … Read more

Ukraine struggles to export grain after ports seized; looks up to Romania

'Wheat Production Target Remains Unachieved In Country'

Ukraine struggles to export grain after ports seized; looks up to Romania Ukraine is one of the world’s biggest makers of sunflower oil, wheat, rapeseed, and maize. Nonetheless, Ukrainian vessels shipping grain can’t head out. With their ports hindered by the contention, exporters are currently focusing on Constanta in Romania as another option. Trains, trucks, … Read more

Saudi Global Ports ink deal to double Riyadh Dry Port capacity

Saudi Global Ports

Saudi Global Ports has agreed a deal to help double Riyadh Dry Port’s handling capacity to 1.5 million containers/annum by 2030, Arab News reported. The Public Investment Fund-backed SGP will work with the Saudi Railway Company to improve connections between the dry port and Dammam Seaport, where it operates the first and second container terminals. SGP will … Read more

Saudi Ports Authority signs deal to develop cruise terminal at Dammam port

RIYADH: The Saudi Ports Authority, or Mawani, has signed an agreement with Cruise Saudi and Globe Marine Services Company to develop a cruise terminal and berths at ports in Dammam and Yanbu, Arab News reported. Under the agreement, a new cruise terminal and two berths will be developed at the King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam. Two … Read more