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... plus
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... plus
Une augmentation frisant 8% 

Davantage de fret volumineux et lourd sur les réseaux ferroviaires et routiers russes. Au cours des dix premiers mois de 2024, RZD Logistics, filiale logistique des Chemins de fer russes RZD, a assuré 290 transports de marchandises surdimensionnées et lourdes. La plupart des... plus
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... plus
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... plus
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,... plus
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... plus
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... plus
Pour le top mondial 

DP World et Rock-it Cargo. Les Jeux olympiques et l’America’s Cup ont eu lieu au cours de l’année écoulée. Mais les activités logistiques de la prochaine grande compétition sportive ont déjà commencé. Récemment, deux contrats de plusieurs années ont été signés. plus
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... plus