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Annaba port exports 20,000 tons of white cement to Guatemala
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The port of Annaba is facilitating the shipment of 20,000 tons of white cement to Guatemala, marking a significant step in Algeria's national drive to promote non-hydrocarbon exports. The vessel "MV NEMRUT BAY" is docked at quay n°09 for this operation, with the cement packaged in "big bags" to meet international transport standards. This export expands the reach of Algerian products into Latin American markets. The operation aligns with directives from Saïd Sayoud, Minister of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport, aimed at optimizing port infrastructure performance, supporting economic operators involved in export, and following the field guidelines of the Port Services Group Serport. The port management has mobilized all its resources to ensure rapid cargo processing, demonstrating its commitment to diversifying the Algerian economy and enhancing the competitiveness of "Label Algérie" globally. This transaction solidifies Annaba port's role as a key logistics platform in the Mediterranean basin, driving international trade. The year 2026 is highlighted as a period of success for the entire Algerian maritime sector, with ports like Skikda, Béjaïa, and Djen Djen Jijel showing strong growth. Skikda recently exported 3,800 tons of cement to the European market, while Béjaïa recorded a 33% increase in overall traffic and a 152% surge in outgoing flows. Djen Djen continues to be a strategic transshipment hub. This transformation, led by the Serport Group, reflects a successf
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The Algerian Civil Protection's urban search and rescue team has achieved a significant technical milestone by being officially reclassified according to the international standards of the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group INSARAG, a United Nations body. This accomplishment enhances the Algerian Civil Protection's record in humanitarian action and disaster response, marked by a certificate of international recognition and compliance from INSARAG. This reclassification followed an exhaustive four-day operational evaluation between April 14 and 17, 2026, conducted by accredited international experts from 12 countries. They meticulously assessed all organizational aspects, including command and management, search and rescue operations, medical support, and logistics. The 86-member "heavy" search and rescue HUSAR team comprises specialists in rescue and clearance, canine teams, structural assessment engineers, and chemical risk experts. These personnel underwent an intensive training program lasting over two years, both in Algeria and abroad, supervised by national and international experts. With this distinction, Algeria joins a select group of approximately 60 certified teams worldwide. This prestigious status confirms the Algerian team's capability to operate autonomously for up to ten days in a disaster zone using its own resources. Having previously obtained a certification in 2017, the Civil Protection reaffirms its prominent position on the international stage
Algerian citizens residing abroad will benefit from an exceptional measure allowing them to clear new diesel vehicles under previous conditions until June 2026. This transitional arrangement, announced by the General Consulate of Algeria in Naples, extends the former regulations for customs clearance of new vehicles as part of a change of residence. The extension aims to allow Algerian expatriates to benefit from the regulatory conditions that were in place before the new 2026 legislation, which introduced new restrictions, particularly on diesel vehicles. To be eligible, Algerian citizens registered in the consular district and undergoing a change of residence must prove that the vehicle purchase was initiated before January 1, 2026. Accepted supporting documents include the purchase invoice, order form, down payment receipt, or any other official commercial document proving the transaction before the deadline. The General Consulate of Algeria in Naples has provided a dedicated phone number, 081 1828 5080, for additional information and clarification on change of residence applications. This decision reflects the Algerian authorities' commitment to providing transitional arrangements for citizens who incurred costs before the 2026 legislative changes.
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