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... more
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... more
8% growth 
More oversized and heavy loads on Russia’s railways and roads. In the first ten months of this year Russian Railways Logistics, a subsidiary of the Russian Railways RŽD, carried out no less than 290 transports of oversized or heavy goods. The vast majority took to the roads, not... more
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... more
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... more
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,... more
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... more
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... more
Logistics champions
DP World and Rock-it Cargo team up for team sports. This year saw the Olympic Games and sailing’s America’s Cup staged in front of huge audiences. The logistics preparations for two future major sporting events are already underway today. The corresponding contracts were signed... more
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... more