Drydocks World completes refurbishment and conversion of Firenze FPSO

n Drydocks World, a DP World Company, recently announced the successful completion of a major refurbishment and conversion project for the floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) Firenze, set to be redeployed off Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.

The fast-tracked project was carried out within 15 months for Saipem, the multinational oilfield services and engineering company. Its swift completion will allow the end-client, Italian energy company Eni and Petroci Holding, to redeploy the vessel at their first offshore discovery in the Ivory Coast.

The technical scope of work for the project included engineering, procurement of bulk material, construction, and support for onshore commissioning. The project also included life-extension and the installation of new equipment to utilize 100% of produced gas and minimize gas emissions.

The upgrade of the FPSO Firenze included the fabrication and installation of five new modules.

The project also involved steel, piping, cabling, and extensive coating activities of all the cargo and ballast tanks, hull, and topsides.

“We are proud to have completed this project in close collaboration with our customer and in such a swift timeframe. Our teams worked tirelessly to ensure the project was fasttracked and delivered in just 15 months,” stated Rado Antolovic, PhD, CEO, Drydocks World.

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FedEx Express and Saudi Export Development Authority ink a collaboration agreement

n FedEx Express recently signed a collaboration agreement with the Saudi Export Development Authority, represented by the ‘Made in Saudi’ programme, to be one of the logistics solutions providers for the authority’s customers.

The ‘Made in Saudi’ programme is one of the National Industrial Development and Logistics (NIDLP) programs led by the Saudi Export Development Authority. The program aims to enhance the image of the Kingdom’s exports and make national products the preferred choice for consumers locally, regionally, and globally.

The collaboration underpins FedEx commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s non-oil economic growth through international trade, in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals to diversify the country’s economy, a press communique indicated.

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AD Ports Group to expand its flagship Khalifa Port to include drydock services

n AD Ports Group has announced its intention to further expand Khalifa Port, one of the fastest growing ports in the world, to include drydock services.

With this expansion, Khalifa Port will further expand its range of port and marine logistics services, from container and cargo handling to vessel repairs and maintenance, to better serve existing clients and attract new ones.

The addition of drydock services will enable Khalifa Port to meet the growing demand for these services from regional and international clients.

CEO, the Saudi Export Development Authority, indicated that the Authority is keen, through the ‘Made in Saudi’ programme, to enhance effective strategic partnerships with the public and private sectors.

“The aim of such public-private partnerships is to support the Authority’s goals to improve the efficiency of exports; help exporters expand and reach new global markets; and contribute to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to increase the country’s non-oil exports to 50% of non-oil GDP.,” he asserted.

“FedEx is committed to helping Saudi Arabia transform its economy through its Vision 2030. Our strategic collaboration with Made in Saudi will provide the country’s national goods and services greater access to efficient logistics solutions and an enhanced service experience,” affirmed Taarek Hinedi, Vice President, FedEx Express— Middle East Africa Operations.

As part of the expansion, which included the development of the port’s South Quay, Khalifa Port Logistics, and Abu Dhabi Terminals at a total investment of AED4bn (US$ 1.1bn), Khalifa Port has grown from 2.43sqkm to 8.63sqkm while its quay wall has been significantly extended from 2.3km to 12.5km.

It now provides 21 berths and offers a range of bespoke services for key strategic industries, positioning it among the global elite of deep-water ports, with an estimated value of AED 20.4bn (US$ 5.56bn).

The expansion scheme is set to make a major contribution to AD Port Group’s goal of increasing handling capacity at Khalifa Port by 2030 to 15mn TEUs per year, and general cargo handling capacity to 25mn tonnes.

“The addition of drydock services is a strategic move aimed at driving growth and enhancing the company’s competitive position in the market,” commented Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Manager Director and CEO, AD Ports Group.