Study shows more than 70% of consumers prefer cashless payment options for a major part of their monthly spending Abu Dhabi-based innovative fintech enterprise PayBy has released its first study of the UAE consumer payments landscape, conducted in association with Kantar. The study included a diverse sampling of UAE consumers to evaluate their attitudes to […]
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In recognition of the invaluable contribution by the healthcare ecosystem, Emirates SkyCargo transports the vaccine free of charge Vaccine doses flown, offloaded and cleared on priority basis on arrival in Dubai at dedicated Emirates SkyPharma facility Emirates SkyCargo has notched yet another milestone by flying in COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech to the UAE for […]
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Pharma producer chooses Maersk’s services to reduce transportation carbon footprint AP Moller-Maersk recently announced the signing of a logistics agreement with Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk from 2021. The three-year agreement on cold chain logistics covers transportation including ocean services and inland logistics. “Transporting pharmaceuticals on a global level is a demanding task with various […]
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“Our resilient business model is underpinned by long-term contracts with our investment grade customers” — Eugene Mayne, CEO, Tristar Group. Resilience, fortitude and foresight have been the hallmarks and defined Tristar Group’s operations under the stewardship of Eugene Mayne, Founder and Group CEO, at the helm. The continuing Covid-19 pandemic, devastating and unrelenting has challenged […]
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With the construction of the new 5,000 m² warehouse at its Limburg site, Spedition Stähler, the biggest and most established shipping company in the Limburg-Weilburg district, has also taken the decision to install a warehouse management system. It selected the EPG | LFS Warehouse Management System from EPG (Ehrhardt + Partner Gruppe). This has enabled […]
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The forum will address the theme ‘Leadership in the New Reality – Catalyzing Sustainable Growth in the Chemical Industry’ The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, today announces that a special edition of the 15th Annual GPCA Forum will take place on 10-11 February 2021 […]
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Saudi Arabian Logistics Company (SAL), Saudi Arabia’s leading cargo ground handler and logistics provider, is pleased to announce the unveiling of its new pharma and perishable facilities at the Cargo Village in Riyadh, specializing in perishables and all types of pharmaceuticals, including the much-awaited COVID vaccines soon to be rolled out worldwide. His Excellency the […]
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Bruno Blin, President of the Volvo Group subsidiary Renault Trucks, handed over the keys of a D Wide Z.E. to Thomas Amstutz, CEO of Feldschlösschen, a subsidiary of the Carlsberg Group. The vehicle is the first one to be delivered from the historic order consisting of twenty 26-tonne Renault Trucks D Wide Z.E. vehicles that […]
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India is one of the fastest growing markets globally for the food and beverage sector. With a young population that is increasingly well traveled and familiar with international cuisine, there has been a growing awareness and demand in the country for quality produce and food ingredients from around the world. In 2015, Catch of Norway […]
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with information technology company SITA, to trial the use of facial biometrics in order to check in cabin crew at the airlines Crew Briefing Centre at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The trial will use facial recognition technology to identify and authenticate crew members, […]
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Continuing its contributions for the sustainability of the global supply chain by building a global air cargo bridge all across the globe with its cargo flights, Turkish Cargo started to carry COVID-19 vaccines with its strong fleet, wide flight network and special cargo service quality. Offering service to 127 countries around the world, Turkish Cargo […]
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Free Zones across the GCC are increasingly becoming magnets and star attractions for Investors, FDIs Businesses of all hues and sizes from micro enterprises, SMEs and mega conglomerates are increasingly beating a path to Free Zones across the GCC. These special zones are increasingly becoming popular propositions for attracting investments and professional skills. The following […]
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Aramex UK Ltd.; a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, today announced that it has moved its operations into a new warehouse facility in London Heathrow. This facility will ensure Aramex UK deliver the utmost effective service during peak seasons and enable them to support an ever-growing customer base of leading brands. […]
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The Volvo Group and Isuzu Motors today signed binding agreements to form a strategic alliance within commercial vehicles in order to capture the opportunities in the ongoing industry transformation, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding signed in December 2019. The agreements include Isuzu Motor’s acquisition of UD Trucks from the Volvo Group for an […]
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DHL Global Forwarding honored with four Gold 2020 Stevie Awards for Women in Business Success for the company’s “Women at DHL Global Forwarding” initiative: take home four gold awards in a field of more than 1,500 participants. The awards make DHL Global Forwarding the world’s first freight forwarder winning such a number of Gold Stevies […]
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Agri-nutrients produced and exported from the GCC region are estimated to have provided nutrition to 350 million people, equal to 5% of the world’s population The GCC agri-nutrients industry supports the food supply of 5% of the world’s population, or 350 million people across the globe, according to a new report published by the Gulf […]
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The largest virtual event for the global investment community will welcome top-ranking delegates including H.E. Rustam Minnikhanov, President of Republic of Tatarstan; H.E. Juri Ratas, Prime Minister of Republic of Estonia; and H.E. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary General of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). An impressive lineup of high-level dignitaries is confirmed to […]
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First cohort of Emirati graduates obtain first Railways Diploma in the United Arab Emirates, join Etihad Rail DB Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the national railway network in the United Arab Emirates, has announced the graduation of the first batch of Emirati nationals on the Railways Diploma Programme from the Abu Dhabi Vocational […]
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A host of issues and developments—globalization, pandemic-related business disruptions, rapidly evolving customer expectations and the quick shift into e-commerce have reinforced the need for SME’s in the region to be more agile, accurate and economic in the way they handle intralogistics and order fulfillments. The immediate need therefore for efficient, automated warehouse and distribution solutions […]
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Tradeling.com marks a regional first with freight buying integration that helps customers compare, book, manage and track air, ocean or land cargo in real-time Customers can select from a range of freight providers on Tradeling Smart Freight to get instant quotes with no hidden prices and complete freight booking with a simple 3-step process The […]
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Brian Cartwright, Client Partner, Supply Chain and Logistics for Pedersen & Partners, and regular contributor to Global Supply Chain, meets exclusively with Hussein Wehbe, CEO, Fetchr to discuss a wide spectrum of issues from the current state of his company’s business, priorities, his vision for the future and how technology is altering and eforming the […]
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Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery platform developed by Emirates SkyCargo has successfully completed its first year of operations delivering many a smile and cheer to its customers in the UAE. A fast, reliable and cost-effective international e-commerce shipping solution, Emirates Delivers has been well received in the market. Emirates Delivers is targeted both at individual […]
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Focus on Supply Chain order fulfillments, e-commerce and automation With deep roots in the region spanning almost a decade and half and a laser-like focus on developing and providing Software Solutions for the Supply Chain Execution, Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG) has built its solid reputation as a leading and dependable provider of comprehensive solutions with […]
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Thanks to massive infusion of capital and investment in roads, sea ports and airports infrastructure, Kingdom poised for the great leap ahead. The Saudi Arabia freight and logistics market is currently estimated to be valued at US$ 22.95bn and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.35% during the forecast period, according to Mordor […]
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The incorporation of Honeywell solution ControlEdge™ HC900 into Global Control’s furnace and oven offerings accelerates the OEM’s widespread availability and strengthens its competitiveness Honeywell announced that Global Control Pte Ltd, a global heating system original equipment manufacturer (OEM), is incorporating Honeywell technologies, including the ControlEdge™ HC900 controller, into its heat treatment solutions to help its […]
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A progressive, home-grown, pioneering company with an extensive four and half-decade legacy in providing unique storage solutions and materials handling services in the UAE. Acme prides in its track record replete with proven extraordinary capabilities and accomplishments. Acme is now in the forefront, redefining the domain of intralogistics and systems integration and meeting the challenges […]
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SAL now runs operations of customs security areas at main airports Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL), a member of the Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, has officially begun today running the operations of customs security areas across most Kingdom’s airports, as part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed previously by the Saudi Customs and the National […]
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Jens Holtinger new head of Volvo’s global truck production organization and member of the Volvo Executive Board Jens Holtinger has been appointed as head of Volvo´s global truck production organization and member of the Volvo Executive Board. He will replace Jan Ohlsson, who after a long and successful career will retire. Jens Holtinger, born […]
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By using optimized storage systems, you can therefore win new customers for your online grocery store. Customers who are purchasing (or want to purchase) groceries online have two requirements in particular: goods must be guaranteed fresh and home delivery must be fast and free. Consumers in Germany spend approximately 215 billion euros on food, drinks […]
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Maurice Ward Logistics’ (MWL) fleet has eye-catching additions, the new branding for their frigo trailers is ready! As a trusted partner for your business they are constantly seeking to improve and respond efficiently, effectively and flexibly to provide the best fit for your cargo and goods. They have expanded their service portfolio to transport temperature-controlled […]
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To drive IoT and AI success, UAE companies must look at them through the lens of customer experience and business strategy. By Pieter Bensch, Executive Vice-President at Sage Africa & Middle East. Even before the outbreak of the pandemic, it was clear that artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are here to […]
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The Future of Farming We spoke with Madar Farms about why agricultural technology will change how we grow our food for the better through plant farming concepts that are much more sustainable. A quiet revolution is taking place all around us, in the agriculture industry. On this week’s podcast, we spoke to local pioneers in […]
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Tires made for regional and urban transports – the new Nokian E-Truck 17.5 tire range takes over the city streets Medium-size delivery trucks and buses are shuttling the streets in every city, keeping people and goods moving. The Nokian E-Truck range of truck tires has proven to be a dependable choice for long and medium […]
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While the global pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on multiple industry sectors, there have been technology-driven paradigm shifts in logistics and supply chain processes and systems thank to the ingenuity and resilience demonstrated by the industry affirms Gaurav Biswas, Founder- CEO, TruKKer the region’s first technology enabled truck aggregator. The world has changed […]
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While the global fallout of the coronavirus is distressing, there is also hope. Companies around the world such as SSI Schaefer are leveraging tech to fight the pandemic, help businesses cope with the new normal and innovative strategies to empower their associates and communities. The onset of the international pandemic for the most part in […]
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Covid-19 has validated the criticality and strategic importance of supply chain management – that is a given. In this thought leadership contribution, Tom Craig, President LTD Management, Pennsylvania, USA, a leading authority and professional consultant on logistics and supply chain management and regular contributor to Global Supply Chain examines the best case scenario for the […]
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Tranzone has been able to maintain its work momentum and usher in new performance efficiencies even in the long shadow of the pandemic thanks to new work protocols, guidelines and regulations. Overseas expansion is also in the horizon, affirms Biju Joseph, the company’s Operations Manager. It is now abundantly evident that the raging corona virus […]
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NAFL President Nadia Abdul Aziz holds forth on a wide range of industry subjects and their consequences in the shadow of the pandemic There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a massive blow to the global economy. On the supply side, factories and businesses have been forced to close temporarily due to […]
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Q2 2020 Net Profit fell 23% to AED 94.4 million First Half 2020 Revenues rose 1% to AED 2,528 million First Half 2020 Net Profit declined 30% to AED 162 million Domestic Express e-commerce volumes in core markets rose 133% in Q2 Aramex (DFM: ARMX), a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, […]
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS REPORTS STRONG START TO 2020 WITH SECOND QUARTER HEAVILY IMPACTED BY COVID-19 Record Q1 performance – showing a 34% year-on-year improvement 3.5 million passengers carried 71% seat load factor Operating revenues US$ 1.7 billion Cargo revenues improved by US$ 130 million (37%) to US$ 0.49 billion 27% reduction in direct operating costs to […]
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Airline’s 2019 Sustainable Development Report celebrates environmental and social initiative success and lays foundation for group’s future targets The Cathay Pacific Group has released its 2019 Sustainable Development Report, providing a comprehensive overview of Cathay Pacific’s and its subsidiaries’ approach to and performance in the areas of environmental, social and governance that are of […]
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BITO has added another bin variant to their successful MB multi-purpose container range: Online grocery purchases have seen a steep rise which is challenging online retailers. They are confronted with the question: How do I deliver temperature sensitive foods safely to the consumer – if possible, without producing any further packaging waste? The online shopping […]
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HONEYWELL AND MUBADALA SUBSIDIARY REACH PRODUCTION MILESTONE OF ONE MILLION N95 MASKS IN THE UAE First facility of its kind in the GCC to produce critical N95 masks to help limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and Mubadala Investment Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Strata Manufacturing, today reached the manufacturing landmark of producing […]
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Dubai witnesses crew change of 3,000 seafarers within its territorial waters Completing the success of the cooperation between the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA) to facilitate ships’ crew change, 3,000 seafarers have been recently registered within Dubai territorial waters, comprising 1700 sign on […]
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GCC Chemical Producers Slash Emissions and Waste by a Third, Despite Increased Production: GPCA Report Latest figures are according to GPCA’s ‘2019 Responsible Care® Performance Metrics Report’ released today Chemical producers in the Arabian Gulf have cut waste generation by 29% in 2019 and emissions by over 35% in the last six-year period, despite a […]
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GCEC Trading’s automotive monitoring technology is blazing a new trail enabling effective vehicle oversight while monitoring, managing and improving driving behaviour for safe, secure, efficient and compliant fleet. Established in 2007, UAE-headquartered GCEC Trading is clearly in for the long haul and in the vanguard of vehicle movement and oversight technologies. The pioneering company, founded […]
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Sohar Port is set to play a key and instrumental role in realizing the Sultanate’s Logistics Strategy 2040 which aims to rank Oman among the top ten countries in the world for exceptional logistics performance by the year 2040. Sohar Port’s stellar accomplishment since its inception in 2002 and further fortified by the establishment of […]
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One Click Delivery Services grows, supporting businesses and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic As most retail stores are temporarily closing and restaurants are decreasing their walk-in capacity, outlets are forced to adjust their business model by turning to deliveries, in order to maintain a revenue stream during the COVID-19 pandemic. Entities such as One […]
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Turkish Cargo introduces flights to Brazil’s second largest cargo terminal Viracopos International Airport Turkish Cargo, providing service to 124 countries around the world as one of the fastest growing air cargo brands, moved its operations at the Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo, the capital of the identically-named Brazilian state and the most densely populated […]
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UAE Maritime Week 2018 to kick off on October 28 The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has completed its preparations for the ‘UAE Maritime Week 2018’” to be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council. The DMCA event […]
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The Port of Salalah, Oman’s major regional gateway port and transshipment hub on the Arabian Sea, recently received four new rubber tire gantry cranes (RTGs) to stay ahead of the operational needs of customers. . The RTGs incorporate a number of features designed to be safer, more environmentally-friendly and reduce equipment down time. This procurement […]
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New cargo flights to Kigali and Muscat launched by Turkish Cargo Turkish Cargo, one of the fastest growing air cargo brands among the global air cargo carriers, keeps extending its cargo flights network. Turkish Cargo included Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, and Muscat, the capital of Oman, to its direct cargo flights network. Following launch […]
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Reaching 307 destinations in 122 countries with the cargo transport capacity of Turkish Airlines, which flies to the most countries worldwide, and operating additional direct cargo flights to 83 destinations thanks to its fleet of freighters, Turkish Cargo achieved a 10.7% growth in China at January-May era, as reported by the WACD (World Air […]
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Dubai Maritime City Authority reaffirms commitment to regulating maritime operations in Dubai waters Reaffirming its commitment to promote, develop and regulate the maritime sector, the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) continues to oversee the improvement of the regulatory and operational procedures for berths in Dubai, in line with the strong efforts to accommodate […]
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Alstom conducts initial dynamic tests for Riyadh Metro Alstom has, for the past few weeks, been conducting initial dynamic tests for the Riyadh Metro Project at the FAST consortium Line 4 Depot Test Track in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh Metro Project, owned by Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA), consists of 6 lines totalling […]
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Trukkin to receive pre-series funding led by Saudi Arabia’s BATIC Trukkin announced that it will be receiving an undisclosed amount of funding led by Saudi Arabia’s Batic Investment and Logistics Co for a pre-series round. Trukkin was launched in 2017, and in a short period of time, has matched industry expectations with significant commercial transport […]
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DP WORLD REPORTS 6.0% GROSS LIKE-FOR-LIKE VOLUME GROWTH IN FIRST HALF OF 2018 DP World Limited handled 35.6 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in the first half of 2018, with gross container volumes growing by 4.8% year-on-year on a reported basis and 6.0% on a like-for-like[1] basis. […]
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dnata acquires majority stake in baggage storage and delivery service company, DUBZ Passengers flying out from Dubai can now enjoy the convenience of checking in their baggage and getting their boarding passes from their home or hotel. dnata is launching these new services through baggage technology and logistics company – DUBZ, in which it recently […]
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BoxTech database exceeds 11m containers following HMM fleet upload Container line HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine) is the latest global carrier to join the BoxTech Global Container Database, making details of more than 11 million units in total available to registered users. HMM, the 12th largest global carrier, joins 2M carriers Maersk and MSC (Mediterranean […]
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Emirates SkyCargo signs milestone MoU with Cainiao Network to use Dubai as a hub Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates and the largest international cargo airline, has signed an MoU with Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd. (“Cainiao”), the logistics arm of the Alibaba Group, to jointly facilitate the delivery of cross-border parcels as Cainiao […]
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GENAVCO delivered the First VNA to Homes R Us GENAVCO have delivered and commissioned the First VNA in the Emirates for Furniture Handling. Crown TSP 7000 Series machine with 13.5 m lift height customized for furniture operations has been delivered to its Fleet Customer Homes R Us a part of Lals Group. With this new lot […]
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Area 2071, the physical embodiment of the UAE Centennial 2071 Plan, has announced that it will be collaborating with global technology company SAP on innovations to help inspire creative minds and fuel digital government.
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Turkish Cargo grew more than 7 times higher from market Reaching 307 destinations in 122 countries with the cargo transport capacity of Turkish Airlines, which flies to the most countries worldwide, and operating additional direct cargo flights to 85 destinations thanks to the fleet of freighters, Turkish Cargo performed 30% growth rate where market performed […]
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Slight recovery amid mixed demand As volumes continue to trend sideways, growth achieved in April has been better than previous months. This IATA report identifies the best performing regions and most popular routes Year-on-year growth in industry-wide freight tonne kilometres (FTKs) recovered to 4.1 per cent in April, having fallen to a 23-month low of […]
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ADNOC to grow downstream business The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) recently announced that it is receiving considerable interest from potential partners, as it explores a range of new growth options and initiatives to accelerate the delivery of its recently announced downstream strategy ADNOC’s transformation programme focuses on maximizing value by driving […]
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Turkish Cargo relocated live animals safely up in the clouds. Offering service to 122 countries and being the fastest-growing air cargo brand around the world, Turkish Cargo has just relocated 16 months-old 3 giraffes from Johannesburg to Tehran victoriously, by means of a connecting flight via Istanbul. During the flight, the giraffes were accompanied by […]
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CIPS announces a more positive outlook for the UAE’s supply chain for the 4th consecutive quarter The UAE remained in the ‘green category’ for positive supply chain environment in Q4 2017 Global supply chain risk fell for four consecutive quarters to 79.5, down from 80.3 in Q3 2017 Despite global challenges, risk came in at […]
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JAFZA generates over US$83 billion in trade DP World, UAE region including Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has reaffirmed its position as the region’s top trade and logistics hub by generating 29.4 million Metric Tonnes (MT) of trade, valued at $83.1 billion in 2017. The figures contribute 23 per cent to the total value of […]
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Etihad Aviation Group to donate 150,000 meals to charity every year Etihad Aviation Group has launched a community programme that will deliver 400 meals per day to charity. The initiative will be held throughout 2018 and beyond, with approximately 150,000 meals to be donated every year. As part of its sustainability and corporate social […]
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Emirates SkyCargo wins more accolades Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, continues to win international recognition for its commitment to develop air transportation solutions customised to the requirements of its customers across the globe. The air cargo carrier has recently garnered a number of prestigious awards at global industry forums. Air Cargo Industry Achievement […]
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Etihad Cargo operates its first ‘Year of Zayed’ humanitarian flight Etihad Cargo recently launched its first humanitarian freighter missions. The initiatives are part of the group’s extensive Year of Zayed programme, which will take place throughout 2018. The specially branded Year of Zayed Boeing 777 freighter aircraft departed Abu Dhabi – first to Almaty […]
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FAMCO names the best truck driver in the UAE Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (FAMCO) has named the best truck driver in the UAE in the 2018 Volvo Trucks Driver Challenge. The global competition, hosted by Volvo Trucks, is bold new initiative which sees truck drivers put their skills to the test in a challenge […]
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Saudi Arabian Airlines expands network infrastructure Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the national airline of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has selected SITA to support its strategic expansion plans by introducing modern, world-class IT infrastructure across 200 of the airline’s offices located in 100 cities and airports in 60 countries. The solution will support the airline’s […]
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Tristar Group’s new facilities in Abu Dhabi and Oman Tristar Group has opened two new facilities aimed at enhancing its integrated logistics services to the downstream petroleum industry in the GCC. The new truck staging and workshop facility at Industrial City in Abu Dhabi 2 (ICAD 2) has 50,000 sq metres of area offering tailor-made […]
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Abu Dhabi Airport reduces waiting times and increases capacity with smart IoT technology Dubai Technology Partners LLC (DTP), announced recently that it has joined forces with Xovis, the leading provider of people flow monitoring solutions, to help improve operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Serving 24 million passengers per year, AUH is […]
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2018 Edition of Dubai HeliShow gears up with over 60 exhibitors and visitors from more than 30 countries Top companies from Hungary, USA, Canada, Australia, Italy, France, Switzerland and UAE to showcase latest products & technologies in the helicopter industry as well as the defence and security sectors The 2018 edition of the […]
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International praises for Dubai’s experience as one of world’s best maritime capitals Greek Prime Minister praises UAE’s global maritime feats during visit to DMCA pavilion at ‘Posidonia 2018’ Greek and other global maritime leaders show strong interest in Dubai’s quality initiatives and pioneering achievements UAE & Greece explore joint efforts to accelerate growth of international […]
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Mr. Bin Sulayem: Building green infrastructure reduces supply chain’s carbon footprint.
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Fancy freight: Turkish Cargo transports ‘world’s fastest car’ from Dubai to Toronto Turkish Cargo, a brand of Turkey’s national flag-carrier Turkish Airlines, has transported “world’s fastest car” from the Gulf emirate of Dubai to Toronto, Canada. Turkish Cargo completed a successful private cargo operation by carrying the $2.2 million Devel Sixteen luxury car with its […]
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Almajdouie De Rijke Ltd with first ever “Responsible Care Award” Almajdouie De Rijke Ltd proudly received the first ever “Responsible Care Award” for logistics Service providers during the 2nd GPCA Responsible Care Conference, which was held in Dubai. File GPCA RC award – Pictured: Senior SSHEQ Manager, Amador Brinkman; Sadara Project Manager, Bart Darcis; and […]
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New Sign From Above as UPS Unveils New Look for 747 Jet Ahead of Expo 2020 Dubai One of UPS’s 747 jumbo jets dedicated for long-haul international use is sporting a modified paint scheme highlighting the company’s role as official logistics partner for Expo 2020 Dubai. UPS has only modified the livery of an aircraft […]
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Bosch develops safer cars Beginning March 31, Bosch connected vehicles with eCall will automatically call for help in an accident. Thanks to the automatic eCall, emergency responders can arrive at the scene of an accident up to twice as fast. Regional specifications for the UAE and KSA are also underway On March 31, 2018, […]
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Seatrade Maritime Awards celebrates 15th year with introduction of new awards & category Largest & longest-running maritime event to include regional achievements in Indian subcontinent & Africa Best shipyards, maritime services and women’s leading role in industry to be recognized Free entry submission set on July 20 The Seatrade Maritime Awards, the largest and longest […]
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GENAVCO handed over 12,674 pallet locations of VNA Racking & Crown TSP 6500 SERIES VNA equipment’s at Access World Logistics LLC GENAVCO has recently completed the Stow Pallet Racking System with Crown TSP Series VNA Equipment’s at Access World Logistics Newly Opened 15,650 square metre facility located in JAFZA South Zone. Moving into their […]
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UPS ANNOUNCES NEW REGIONAL, GLOBAL APPOINTMENTS Jean-Francois Condamine named President of Growth and Emerging Markets Rami Suleiman succeeds Condamine as President of the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa district (ISMEA) Helping customers seize opportunities in high growth and emerging markets UPS today announced the appointment of Jean-Francois Condamine as the President of Growth and […]
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Agility launches Shipa Freight Shipa Freight (online forwarding platform) allows users to get rate quotes, book, pay, track ocean and air shipments globally. It’s simple, easy to use and accessible through the desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile app Agility recently announced Shipa Freight, the first fully integrated online freight service that allows users to get […]
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Global standards to generate future demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged aviation stakeholders to follow global standards and make greater use of operational data in order to safely accommodate an additional 3.8 billion air travelers by 2036 De Juniac noted that 2017 was a very strong year for safety. There were no fatal […]
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Saudi Arabia develops natural gas industry To diversify its domestic energy mix, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is investing in developing its natural gas resources. If the Kingdom is to make the most of the cost opportunity granted to it by oil, it must reduce the amount of oil used to generate power for […]
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AED 40b: Trade between Germany and Dubai in 2017 Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih held a meeting with His Excellency Gunter Rauer, Consul General of Germany in Dubai. The two discussed means of boosting cooperation between Germany and Dubai especially in bilateral trade and customs business. The meeting was also attended by Khalil […]
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JAFZA and South Korea explore business opportunities Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is partnering with the Small & Medium Business Corporation (SBC) of South Korea to support investment opportunities and industrial cooperation for small businesses. The two organisations have agreed to work together to support SME business development programmes and to foster closer trade ties […]
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SITA wins Service Provider of the Year SITA has been named Service Provider of the Year in the prestigious annual Air Transport Awards held in Dubai. The winners are voted for by the readers of Air Transport News and a jury of international aviation experts, chaired by Henrik Hololei, Director-General for Mobility and Transport at […]
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The bird consignment Etihad Cargo and the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), one of the world’s leading conservation programmes, recently transported a large shipment of vulnerable Houbara bustards for release into their natural habitats. In 2017, more than 2,000 birds were transported safely to countries in Asia and North Africa. The Houbara are bred […]
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Ireland’s Combilift opens €50 million facility With guests invited from all around the world, Ireland’s forklift manufacturer, Combilift opened its new global headquarters and manufacturing facility worth more than AED 220 million. Munawar Shariff was present at the opening and has this report. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the company also announced that it […]
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Automation / robots take over the warehouse Alain Kaddoum, General Manager, Swisslog Middle East speaks to Munawar Shariff and shares lots of insights into the current trends in the materials handling industry. Automation, he says, is not as expensive as is the general assumption in the market. Though many businesses understand that automation is the […]
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Sustained success at Sohar Port Mark Geilenkirchen, Chief Executive Officer, Sohar Port and Freezone, gives Munawar Shariff an update on the current growth in business for Sohar Port and what challenges it faces in the year ahead in making a better profit than ever before Additionally, our upcoming Sohar Port South expansion is fundamental […]
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Turkish Cargo has been awarded the 2017 Schiphol Aviation Award. In 2017, Turkish Cargo was chosen as the second best air cargo brand in Europe by the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) authority, one of the busiest airports in Europe and in the world in terms of passenger and cargo traffic. Turkish Cargo has achieved […]
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Al-Futtaim Logistics opens cold storage facility Al-Futtaim Logistics, a leading integrated logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has announced the expansion of its services with the opening of a state-of-the-art cold storage warehousing facility in Dubai. Located at Jebel Ali South Free Zone, the multi-temperature facility has space for more than 1,600 pallets with full […]
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FAMCO and Volvo sign biggest deal with RTA Volvo Buses and FAMCO have received an order from the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority to supply 143 Volvo luxury intercity coaches over the next two years, in what is FAMCO’s largest deal with the RTA to date. Volvo’s B11R is the first bus in the Middle […]
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TS&S Signs Maintenance Agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Turbine Services & Solutions (TS&S), engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider for gas turbines and driven equipment that is wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, today signed its first maintenance agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd, a globally recognised aerospace corporation and one of […]
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Strata spreads its wings through new partnership with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has signed an agreement to manufacture Belly Fairings for the PC-24, a twin-engine business jet produced by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd of Switzerland. The announcement was made at the Global […]
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DMCC handles 53 million kilos of tea/year DMCC hosted the first day of its two day Global Dubai Tea Forum at The Address Dubai Marina, under the theme of “Brewing the Future of Trade” recently. Representing all segments of the tea supply chain, more than 450 international delegates, a 39 per cent increase in attendance […]
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Saudi Aramco partners with Pearl Initiative to promote corporate governance World markets are rapidly evolving, and the Gulf region’s private sector has an increasingly global impact on this evolution. At the same time, global expectations of corporate governance standards have been rising, which in turn is having an impact on how companies in the Gulf […]
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Hellmann UAE creates joint venture – Hellmann Indu Chemical Hellmann UAE has successfully launched its third vertical joint venture, Hellmann Indu Chemical (HIC), after having already created a leadership position in both automotive and healthcare verticals within the Middle East. The strategic joint venture is formed together with the asset based, local logistics firm Indu […]
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DMCA adopts ‘Dubai Maritime Innovation Quattro Helix Partnerships’ to promote local maritime sector Dubai Maritime Sector includes important sub-sectors such as maritime services, shipping, marinas engineering, ports and leisure. In line with Dubai Plan 2021 to make Dubai a leading hub in the global economy and in support of the Dubai Industry Strategy, the Dubai […]
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Emirates named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2018 Air Transport Awards Emirates Airline has been named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2018 Air Transport Awards. Emirates won the prestigious accolade based the evaluation from a jury comprised of executives and experts from different sectors within the aviation industry. Thierry Antinori, Executive Vice President […]
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Update on the progress of UAE’s first nuclear energy plant The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) is building the UAE’s first nuclear energy plant at Barakah in the Dhafrah Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. To verify that Unit 1 at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant meets the highest international standards of quality and […]
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Dubai HeliShow 2018 Announces Partnership with Dubai South Commercial helicopters gaining traction in Middle East market Dubai South primed as regional hub for helicopter operations & maintenance Leading players in civil & military aviation to showcase latest trends Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of […]
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Famco introduces Euro 5 emission standard Volvo Trucks in the UAE Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (Famco), exclusive distributor of Volvo Trucks in the UAE, recently announced the launch of the Volvo Trucks that meets Euro 5 emission standards. The introduction of the new Euro 5 engines supports the UAE Government’s Vision 2021 to provide […]
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DP WORLD, EGYPT GOVERNMENT AND SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY PARTNER TO DEVELOP TRADE INFRASTRUCTURE MoU signed to collaborate on development of new inland container terminal, promoting Egypt’s sustainable economic growth A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed by DP World, Egypt’s Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport and the Suez Canal Authority is aiming to […]
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Saudi Arabian Airlines expands network infrastructure Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the national airline of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has selected SITA to support its strategic expansion plans by introducing modern, world-class IT infrastructure across 200 of the airline’s offices located in 100 cities and airports in 60 countries. The solution will support the airline’s […]
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Al Islami Foods partners with Mitsubishi Corp Al Islami Foods recently announced that Mitsubishi Corporation has acquired a minority stake in the UAE-based halal food manufacturer. The decision to partner with Mitsubishi Corporation followed a thorough study by the company into the strategic options for new product development that will help increase the frozen food […]
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DP WORLD SIGNS TOP DUTCH EDUCATORS TO PREPARE NEXT GENERATION OF BUSINESS LEADERS MoU signed with three subsidiaries of Erasmus University, Rotterdam Developing the next generation of business leaders, is key to the sustainable success of any company. DP World signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic skills development programme, which will focus […]
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Turkish Cargo has been awarded the 2017 Schiphol Aviation Award. In 2017, Turkish Cargo was chosen as the second best air cargo brand in Europe by the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) authority, one of the busiest airports in Europe and in the world in terms of passenger and cargo traffic. Turkish Cargo has achieved […]
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