Second award for GAC Dubai 
For the second consecutive year, GAC Dubai has won the FMCG logistics provider of the year award at the logistics and transport awards. The accolade recognises the company’s continuing excellence and innovation in keeping up with growing demand for the fast moving consumer goods... plus
Marcura appoints data governance officer
The Marcura Group, a Dubai (UAE)-based group of companies focused on providing innovative business solutions to the global maritime industry, has appointed Andrei Grigoras as its data governance officer (DGO). Given his extensive experience covering different aspects of data... plus
Dnata partners with Wallenborn in the Middle East
The global ground and air cargo handling company Dnata has strengthened its position in the cargo logistics industry in the Middle East by joining forces with Wallenborn Transports, one of Europe’s largest operators of road feeder services (RFS). Without disclosing details... plus
TT Club wins marine insurance award in the Middle East
At the sixth annual The Maritime Standard Awards in Dubai (UAE), the international freight and logistics insurer TT Club was honoured with the title of marine insurer of the year 2019. The award was presented to Julien Horn, director of TTMS (Gulf), TT Club’s network partner... plus
Turkish Cargo adds two Asian maindeck destinations
Starting on 31 October 2019, Turkish Cargo will serve Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's cultural and financial capital, which has a promising import and export potential. The aim here is to carry spare parts, electronic and medical products to various countries around the world and... plus
Mahan Air already increases Rome service
During the winter season, the privately owned Iranian carrier Mahan Air plans to introduce a second weekly flight on its service between Tehran (IKA, Iran) and Rome (FCO, Italy). Already when it launched this service last July, the company announced plans to increase the... plus
Agility invests in a new facility in Saudi Arabia
Agility has opened a new 900,000 sqm logistics park in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), part of a series of investments in the country valued at SAR 1 billion (EUR 240 million). The new facility was developed by Agility Logistics Parks (ALP) and includes 250,000 sqm of built-up, high... plus
Saudia Cargo now GDP certified
The global certification leader SGS has issued Saudia Cargo with the certificate of European Union Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP) for handling pharmaceuticals. The certificate marks a new achievement for the carrier and an acknowledgment of its storing and transporting... plus
Turkish Cargo now ISO 10002 certified
Turkish Cargo has obtained the "customer satisfaction management certificate" (ISO 10002) and developed the cargo customers feedback management policy accordingly. Under these guidelines, various improvements have been performed on the reporting methods, related... plus
El Al lands on digital cargo booking platform
EL AL Israel Airlines Cargo has added its capacities to the digital air cargo booking platform Cargo One. After a customised integration of 12 weeks, the first EL AL Cargo digital booking was made via the multi-airline platform by Hellmann Worldwide Logistics from Frankfurt... plus