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Saudi Mawani: Emirates Shipping Line Launches New Service at Jeddah Islamic Port

Saudi Mawani: Emirates Shipping Line Launches New Service at Jeddah Islamic Port
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Saudi Mawani: Emirates Shipping Line Launches New Service at Jeddah Islamic Port

Saudi Mawani: Emirates Shipping Line Launches New Service at Jeddah Islamic Port

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced on Monday the addition of Emirates Shipping Line's (ESL) new service, ECRC, to Jeddah Islamic Port.

The expansion strengthens the Kingdom's maritime connectivity with the world and underscores the port's competitive advantage and operational efficiency.

The new service aligns with Mawani's strategy to boost Saudi Arabia's global market integration. The initiative will contribute to the National Transport and Logistics Services Strategy, positioning the Kingdom as a global logistics hub and a bridge between three continents.

The ECRC shipping service will connect Jeddah Islamic Port with Ningbo, Xiamen, and Nansha in China; Klang in Malaysia; Aqaba in Jordan; and Sokhna in Egypt through regular bi-monthly trips.

Jeddah Islamic Port's recent listing on the London Metal Exchange (LME) further solidifies its global logistics position. The listing bolsters the Kingdom's attractiveness as an investment destination and positions the port as a global metals distribution center.

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Oil Climbs on Mideast Escalation Fears, US Rate Cut Expectations

The sun is seen behind a crude oil pump jack in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas, US, November 22, 2019. REUTERS/Angus Mordant
The sun is seen behind a crude oil pump jack in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas, US, November 22, 2019. REUTERS/Angus Mordant
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Oil Climbs on Mideast Escalation Fears, US Rate Cut Expectations

The sun is seen behind a crude oil pump jack in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas, US, November 22, 2019. REUTERS/Angus Mordant
The sun is seen behind a crude oil pump jack in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas, US, November 22, 2019. REUTERS/Angus Mordant

Oil prices extended gains on Monday on fears a major spillover in fighting from the Gaza conflict into the Middle East could disrupt regional oil supplies, while imminent US interest rate cuts lifted the global economic and fuel demand outlook.

Brent crude futures climbed 37 cents, or 0.5%, to $79.39 a barrel by 2300 GMT while US crude futures were at $75.19 a barrel, up 36 cents, or 0.5%.

"Israel's pre-emptive strike on Lebanon over the weekend to prevent an imminent attack from Hezbollah should ensure a stronger open this morning as (WTI) crude looks to extend its rally initially towards $77.50, before $80.00," IG analyst Tony Sycamore said in a note, Reuters reported.

Both oil benchmarks gained more than 2% on Friday after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell endorsed an imminent start to interest rate cuts.

"The prospect of easing monetary policy boosted sentiment across the commodity complex," ANZ analysts said in a note, adding it expects the Fed will implement a progressive series of rate cuts.

Still, oil prices were down last week as a poor outlook for major economies weighed on fuel demand, the bank added.

The US Energy Department said on Friday it bought nearly 2.5 million barrels of oil to help replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

The number of operating US oil rigs were unchanged at 483 last week, Baker Hughes said in its weekly report.