Fading WestJet Cargo to sell Virgin Atlantic capacity 
WestJet Cargo has started selling cargo capacity on Virgin Atlantic’s wide-body flights from Toronto to London Heathrow and beyond under a new block-space agreement that takes effect today, 31 March. The deal marks Virgin’s return to the Canadian market after more than 20... more
Fuel storage at Khalifa Port
The AD Ports Group and Oylz Terminals have signed a 50-year agreement to develop a petroleum storage terminal at Khalifa Port. The UAE-based company plans to build a 600,000 cbm storage facility in two phases within the port’s logistics hub. Phase one is scheduled to begin... more
Jafza enters phase 2
Jafza has launched phase 2 of its logistics park with an AED 90 million investment, adding 360,000 sqft of grade-A warehousing and office space. This expansion follows the full lease of phase 1 prior to completion and supports growing demand for logistics infrastructure, as... more
Behrens becomes Deugro CCO
Project logistics specialist Deugro has appointed Steffen Behrens as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), effective immediately. Behrens, who joined Deugro in 2017, previously served as president for the Middle East and played a key role in the company’s regional... more
Noatum Maritime’s first LNG-powered ro-ro vessel
Noatum Maritime, part of the AD Ports Group, has taken delivery of its first LNG-powered pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), the ‘UGR Al Samha’. The newbuilding will operate under the recently launched joint venture with Erkport, United Global Ro-Ro. The vessel offers capacity... more
TIR live in Iraq
The global TIR transit system will become operational in Iraq on 1 April 2025. The launch is expected to support cross-border transport by improving transit security and efficiency. TIR is set to play a key role in Iraq’s development road project, which aims to link southern... more
Enhancing air export booking in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s ‘Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform‘ is introducing new export rate determination and booking features to boost efficiency and accuracy in air shipments. The initiative is a collaboration between the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the Maqta Technologies Group... more
Global humanitarian logistics agreement
DHL and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a formal agreement to strengthen their collaboration in humanitarian logistics, as DHL has reported. The partnership aims to improve disaster response through enhancing localised response,... more
Partnership for pallet logistics
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has partnered with Pallet Control Tower (PCT) to enhance the management of EUR pallets and returnable transport items (RTIs). The collaboration aims to streamline pallet exchange and establish the EUR pallet system as a global standard. A key... more
Saudia sees surge in dates shipments
Saudia Cargo has recorded a 64% increase in date shipments in 2024, transporting nearly 1.5 t to more than 45 global destinations. The airline plays a key role in connecting Saudi Arabia’s 1.6 million t date industry with international markets, ensuring fast and high-quality... more