Building e-commerce solutions in the Middle East 
FedEx has boosted its e-commerce shipping solutions in the Middle East by launching the ‘FedEx International Connect Plus’ service (FICP). The new offering allows ecommerce retailers to ship their packages of up to 20 kg in just three to four business days. With the growth of... mehr
Join the Breakbulk Middle East ‘Business Run’ in Dubai!
Four weeks from today, on 10 February, the first of two days of the Breakbulk Middle East trade fair is set to take place in Dubai (UAE). To get you up to speed on the morning of the opening and perhaps even help you make your first business contacts the ITJ, the trade fair’s... mehr
Zunahme um fast 8% 
Mehr Grosses und Schweres auf Russlands Schienen und Strassen. In den ersten zehn Monaten des Jahres hat Russian Railways Logistics (RZD Logistics) 290 Transporte von übergrossen und -schweren Gütern durchgeführt. Die überwiegende Mehrzahl findet dabei auf Strassen statt, nicht... mehr
Growth abounds – except in Africa
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has revealed that total demand measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (ctk), rose for the 16th consecutive month of growth, increasing by 8.2% compared to November 2023 levels (+9.5% for international operations). Asia-Pacific... mehr
New Deugro managers in Saudi Arabia
Deugro has appointed Johnny El Hayek as its country manager for Saudi Arabia, after the regional director for the Middle East, Suresh Rajan, and the general manager for the western region of Saudi Arabia, John Vetteth, retired. The former general manager of Saudi Arabia’s... mehr
Saudis to open freight line later this month
A new rail route in Saudi Arabia is located 97 km inland from the Persian Gulf, outside the urban area of Al-Ahsa. Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has now executed the first test runs there. The line is scheduled to be officially launched on 28 January. Once it is operational,... mehr
Growth opportunity in the Gulf
Starting today, BlueBox Systems is participating in Abu Dhabi’s 'TradeTech Accelerator Programme', where start-ups can develop and scale up their logistics solutions. The twelve-week programme is run in partnership with the UAE’s ministry of economy, the World Economic Forum... mehr
AD Ports boosts global reach
The AD Ports Group concluded 2024 with significant growth, solidifying its position as a global trade and logistics leader. Key milestones include the inauguration of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, boosting capacity by 23%, and the integration of Noatum’s assets, enhancing... mehr
Weltweit titelwürdig
DP World und Rock-it Cargo. Die Olympischen Spiele und der America’s Cup fanden im gerade ablaufenden Jahr statt. Aber die Logistikaktivitäten der nächsten grossen Sportveranstaltungen laufen schon. Kürzlich wurden zwei mehrjährige Verträge abgeschlossen. mehr
Combatting donkey skin trafficking
Emirates is partnering with the NPO Donkey Sanctuary against donkey skin trafficking. In the first quarter of 2024, the carrier already banned the transport of donkey hides by extending its "zero-tolerance policy on the carriage of banned species, hunting trophies and other... mehr