After Tanzania and Uganda now Kenya 
Network Airline Services has been appointed as the GSSA for Flydubai in Kenya, effective from 1 January 2024. Sarah Wangui, NAS’ managing director based in Nairobi: “I am happy to confirm that NAS has been appointed as Flydubai’s GSSA in Kenya, to sell its air cargo space and... more
A dual role for Pierre Jalady
UTA Edenred, a European mobility service provider and part of the Edenred Group, has appointed French manager Pierre Jalady as its new managing director as of 1 April 2024. He will also act as general manager of Edenred Mobility Emea. Jalady has extensive professional... more
Drydocks World introduces cryogenic pipe shop
Drydocks World in Dubai has upgraded its propeller repair services and introduced new facilities, aiming to reinforce its position and boost its revenue in maritime services. The enhancements include the capability to handle both minor in-situ repairs directly on vessels and... more
A distribution centre in Dubai
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics’ joint venture with an Indian service provider has opened a distribution hub in Dubai South. Dubbed Hellmann Calipar Healthcare Logistics, the JV is a collaboration between Hellmann and an affiliate of Parekh Integrated Services. The facility... more
Zim to maintain reefer tracking system
Global cargo shipper and Tel Aviv-based Zim Shipping Lines has announced a five-year contract extension with Arrowspot Systems, further enhancing their existing partnership. Arrowspot will continue to operate its innovative 24/7 control centre as part of Zim’s ‘ZIMonitor’... more
Hermes 5 goes live in Abu Dhabi
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has successfully upgraded Etihad Airport Services Cargo’s hub in Abu Dhabi to the latest version of its cargo management system (CMS), following a contract renewal that will also see the airline utilise the Hermes business intelligence add-on.... more
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