Keep on rolling for rail and road 
The Kezad Group is diversifying its portfolio. Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (the Kezad Group) has operated the deepwater gateway Khalifa Port, located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai (UAE), since 2012. In July the subsidiary of the AD Ports Group, which specialises in integrated... more
Emirates SkyCargo partners with CargoAi 
Emirates SkyCargo is now live on CargoAi’s marketplace solution, CargoMart, which further advances its digital customer experience and optimises the booking process with real-time information. The partnership launched in the Netherlands, Spain and France, and will open up to... more
K+N: wind turbine equipment to Saudi Arabia
Kuehne + Nagel has secured a contract from global wind turbine supplier Envision Energy to transport 190 wind turbine generators and 67 tower sets to Saudi Arabia’s new special economic zone. Expected to be completed in 2025, the project involves the specialised transport of... more
Marcura Group buys ShipServ
The Marcura Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ShipServ, a maritime online procurement platform and marketplace. The strategic acquisition marks a milestone for both companies, which aim to combine their expertise and provide a broadened solutions portfolio for... more
A new CEO for DHL France
Global logistics provider DHL Supply Chain has appointed Nico Schütz as CEO of DHL Supply Chain France. Previously CEO of DHL Supply Chain Middle East, he succeeded Jan Willem Winkelhuijzen as CEO of DHL Supply Chain France on 1 July 2023. Schütz continues to report to... more
FedEx launches new offering in the Middle East
FedEx Express has launched regional economy and regional economy freight services in the Middle East, offering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) solutions for less urgent shipments within the region. The services use the Middle East road network and connect Bahrain,... more
DP World: global expansion ahead
Dubai-based terminal and port operator DP World is set to enhance its container handling capabilities by adding approximately 3 million teu of capacity by the end of 2023. This expansion will increase the group's total capacity to around 93.6 million teu. Notable... more
Joramco to establish BCF line in Jordan
Boeing and Joramco have announced an agreement to establish a new Boeing converted freighter (BCF) line in Amman, Jordan. Joramco will be the first MRO supplier in the Middle East supporting future Boeing freighter conversions of both domestic and foreign aircraft. In Amman,... more
Another new maindeck destination in China
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has added a weekly freighter service between Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou in response to increased demand for cargo capacity for China. In recent months, the carrier has continued to expand its Asian network, launching... more
Adding B767s to tackle challenges
In what it calls a milestone that "marks a significant step forward for the company, enhancing its overall capacity and operational flexibility", Challenge Group has taken over a B767-300BDSF. The converted B767 is an addition to the existing fleet and is not intended... more