
The ship diversion procedure reactivated: Port decongestion in sight
In the face of strong port congestion and the lengthening of waiting times for ships at anchor, the government has decided
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In the face of strong port congestion and the lengthening of waiting times for ships at anchor, the government has decided

The Chinese bus manufacturer Higer has announced the launch of a major shipping operation of 3,000 buses to Algeria.

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion is preparing to launch a digital single window for exporters.

Customs authorities have approved new procedures specifically concerning imported vehicles less than five years old for beneficiaries of the residence change system and diplomats, confirming that they will come into effect starting January 1, 2026, with an exception for vehicles that reached Algerian ports before this date, alongside measures regarding currency conversion for travelers and prohibiting the sending of cash and payment methods via mail or shipping. The General Directorate of Customs has begun to explain and clarify the new provisions included in the 2026 Finance Law, particularly those through which Algerian authorities aim to comply with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The exception for vehicles that arrived at the ports before January 1 from the list of exceptions...

Official sources related to the port file reported that the reactivation of procedures for diverting ships to ports that do not suffer from congestion came in light of some heavy transporters stopping work in recent days, protesting against the new traffic law project, which caused some operators to be unable to unload their goods at several national ports, indicating that the issue is gradually being resolved through various port facilities. The sources that spoke to 'Echorouk' clarified that some goods require the presence of heavy trucks on the docks for unloading, as the process occurs directly from the ships to the trucks, but the recent disruption caused a kind of fluctuation in unloading operations, necessitating measures...

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The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion is organizing the first edition of the exhibition of Algerian exported products 'SNEPAL' from January 13 to 16, 2026, at the Mohamed Ben Ahmed Conference Center in Oran. This event will see the participation of a significant number of Algerian exporting companies from various sectors. This economic event aims to highlight the export potential of Algerian companies and to showcase the quality […]

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion announced the organization of the first edition of the Algerian Exported Products Exhibition “SNEPAL”, which will take place from January 13 to 16, at the Mohamed Ben Ahmed Conference Center in Oran. According to a statement from the ministry on Saturday, January 10, this event, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade in coordination with the Wilaya of Oran, will see the participation of a significant number of Algerian exporting companies from various sectors. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Algeria continues to enhance its presence on the map of mineral exports in Africa, at a time when the sector is experiencing rising momentum that has made it one of the most prominent sources of revenue on the continent, with a clear contribution to supporting economic growth and an advanced position alongside several Arab and African producing countries. Mineral exports in Africa play a pivotal role in boosting the continent's economies with revenues, as Africa emerges as a key player in the global minerals race thanks to its vast reserves of lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, and graphite, in addition to the six platinum group metals and rare earth minerals, according to a report from the Energy Research Platform. Watch the full content on الشروق أونلاين...

The Annaba Port Authority emphasized the need for all its customers and economic operators to approach the relevant services at the port to receive imported containers and to deposit and deliver containers intended for export, whether full or empty. The authority confirmed in a statement that all its operational services are mobilized to ensure the continuity of service at all times, and stated that these measures include transit agents, customs declarants, importers, and exporters. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Oil prices rose on Friday by more than 2 percent at settlement. Brent crude futures increased by $1.35 or 2.18 percent to reach $63.34 per barrel at settlement, while West Texas Intermediate rose by $1.36 or 2.35 percent to $59.12. Both benchmark crudes jumped by more than three percent on Thursday after declines over two consecutive days. For the week, Brent crude rose by about four percent while West Texas Intermediate increased by about three percent.

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