lRU promotes TIR in Riyadh 
Border delays raise the cost of international road haulage by up to 50%, dampening trade potential. At the Global Logistics Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) underlined the significant payoffs of harmonising border-crossing procedures... more
A JV into Saudi Arabia
Ceva Logistics has joined forces with Almajdouie Logistics to create a new venture in Saudi Arabia born out of Riyadh’s inaugural Global Logistics Forum. In the project, the logistics companies will work together to expand their presence in the kingdom, combining Ceva’s... more
Transit times cut from twelve to four hours
UAE-based Etihad Railways has transported more than 700,000 t of polyolefins for the petrochemical company Borouge during the first year of their partnership. Since September 2023, over 36,000 containers have been moved in the UAE from a railfreight terminal in Al Ruwais... more
Sonoco Thermosafe and Saudia Cargo join forces
Saudia Cargo has embarked on a strategic global partnership with Sonoco Thermosafe, a specialist for temperature-controlled packaging solutions. This collaboration marks the introduction of Sonoco Thermosafe’s innovative Pegasus ULD shipping container into the Saudia Arabian... more
Another gateway to Asia 
Berlin-based airfreight booking platform welcomes new customer Philippine Airlines. Philippine Airlines is set to expand its marketing capacities for digital bookings through a new partnership with Cargo One. The Filipino national airline is currently also in the process of... more
Flydubai Cargo partners with Cargo One
Flydubai Cargo, the cargo division of the Dubai-based carrier, has chosen Cargo One to launch its very first digital sales on the booking platform. Freight forwarders in 121 countries will soon gain instant digital access to Flydubai Cargo's capacity which includes interline... more
Etihad Rail Freight wins transport contract
The subsidiary of Etihad Rail has signed a transport and logistics agreement with an UAE construction company. Through this partnership, Etihad Rail Freight will provide first and last-mile services to transport aggregates from Trojan’s quarries in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and... more
A EUR 23.5 million loan for Arkas
The Turkish company Arkas Logistics has secured an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for a loan of up to EUR 23.5 million to purchase heavy equipment, wagons, and supplementary machinery. Operating under the sea freight specialist... more
A 15-year extension for ACT operations
APM Terminals has received approval to extend its concession for the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) in Jordan by 15 years, until 2046. This agreement, made in partnership with the Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), marks a significant milestone for APM Terminals, which has... more
AI tools to enhance global trade
Maqta Gateway, part of AD Ports Group’s digital cluster, has entered a strategic partnership with Presight AI Technologies to jointly develop AI-powered solutions aimed at enhancing trade and logistics operations. The agreement focuses on driving local innovation and... more