Working on logistics for life sciences 
Aramex is joining forces with Biocair, a life sciences logistics specialist, to tackle supply chain challenges in Ireland’s life sciences market. The partnership combines Aramex’s logistics capabilities with Biocair’s industry expertise. Aramex and Biocair aim to create... more
CMA CGM revamps India Middle East Gulf routes
CMA CGM is enhancing its shipping services between the India Middle East Gulf region and various African destinations, including South Africa, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean. The company has introduced changes to its Midas, Karibu, and Noura services to offer more efficient... more
Second flower boom of the year
According to figures and analysis from World ACD Market Data, total worldwide tonnages rose by a further +5% in week 17 (22-28 April), after gaining +4% in week 16, more or less wiping out the week-on-week (WoW) declines of -2%, -4% and -6% in the previous three weeks caused by... more
Mycrane doubles down in Saudi Arabia
Mycrane, a global platform for online crane rental, is responding to the rapid digital transformation of the Middle East by strengthening its team in the region. Syed Ahmed Salman (left) has been appointed as VP sales, Middle East, while Syed Zulnoon Bukhari (right) joins as... more
Riyadh Dry Port welcomes first Jubail train
The maiden train carried its load of 78 teu to Riyadh Dry Port along the Saudi Arabia railway line that connects Jubail Commercial Port with the East Train Network. The maximum capacity for a single trip on the railway is 140 teu. This alternative enhances the connection... more
SVP for cargo businesses in 16 countries
Global air and travel services provider Dnata has appointed Clive Sauvé-Hopkins as divisional senior vice-president of airport operations to oversee the group’s global ground-handling and cargo business at 97 airports in 16 countries and will manage a team of over 37,000... more
GSE at FCO
Airport Handling, a Dnata subsidiary, recently inaugurated its new office at Rome Fiumicino airport (FCO), as part of a multi-million-euro investment programme. This includes over EUR 20 million that are earmarked for new ground support equipment (GSE), following the award of a... more
At the forefront of technology
Logistaas, a provider of cloud-based transport management systems for the freight forwarding industry, has won the 12th place in the third addition of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 programme. Competing against 200 public and private innovative technology companies, Logistaas... more
JAS picks semiconductor specialist
JAS Worldwide has named Christian Heinze as global head of the technology vertical, thus reaffirming its aim to expand its presence and expertise in the technology and semiconductor sector. Heinze brings over two decades of experience in senior operational and commercial... more
A decade of strategic partnership
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating its ten-year strategic partnership with Envirotainer, a specialist for secure cold chain solutions for the air transport of pharmaceuticals. Since the partnership took flight in 2013, Etihad Cargo... more