Abu Dhabi to enhance freight transport safety 
The state-owned Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi has begun implementing the new provisions of the freight transport regulation in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. All all services related to land-based freight transport activities will now be available online on the... more
DHL to adjust surcharges from 10 April 2022
In order to maintain a high-quality delivery service for its customers, DHL Express introduced a temporary emergency situation surcharge (ESS) in 2020. As market conditions evolve, the ESS will be adjusted from 10 April 2022. This adjustment will only affect certain points... more
Dnata to expand cargo operations into Germany
Dnata is planning to expand its European footprint with the acquisition of Germany-based Wisskirchen Handling Services (Wisskirchen). Subject to government approval, Dnata’s entry into the German market will further develop its position as a leading global cargo services... more
New logistics hub in Jeddah
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) recently inked an agreement with CMA CGM Group to build an integrated logistics platform at Jeddah Islamic Port. The new facility will be established on 130,000 sqm of land to develop a logistics hub. The deal was signed by HE Omar Talal... more
Maersk goes for logistics in Jafza
Maersk Kanoo UAE has inaugurated its first integrated logistics centre at DP World’s trade and logistics hub Jafza in Dubai, UAE. Here, the carrier aims to build an integrated solution wherein it customers will receive single window access to multiple logistics requirements, not... more
Mycrane signs three more franchise agreements
At the Cranes and Transport Middle East conference recently held in Dubai, the Dubai-based digital crane rental platform Mycrane appointed franchise holders for UK, the Republic of Ireland and Qatar. The UK and Ireland business is headed by managing director Mike Bryant... more
Fully electric device for moving pallets and ULD
Qatar Airways Cargo has successfully tested and commissioned "AMDT Full Elec", an automotive multi-directional transporter for air cargo pallets. The new device was developed by the French engineering company Gaussin in close collaboration with the carrier's cargo... more
Emirates Skycargo: 1 billion vaccine doses
Emirates Skycargo has transported more than 1 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines on its aircraft. The air cargo carrier achieved this historic milestone within a span of 18 months from the first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines trialled in October 2020. More than 4,200 t of... more
Servals finally transported to new permanent home
Last month, four rescued servals started their journey to their permanent home at Panthera Africa in South Africa. Etihad Airways provided the flights for the servals, and three organisations, Born Free Foundation, Natuurhulpcentrum and Panthera Africa helped along the way.... more
Yet more chartered vessels
In a new charter transaction with a group of investors initiated by MPC Capital, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has decided to add more vessels to its fleet. The Haifa-based shipping group will charter a total of up to six 5,500 teu wide beam newbuild vessels for a period... more