The Global Freight Summit is taking place in its third edition The Global Freight Summit, took place from 18-20 November 2024 at Dubai Exhibition Centre. The event is organised by DP World, uniting freight forwarding professionals, trade alliances, and supply chain experts from around the world. The event offers exceptional networking opportunities, engaging sessions, fireside chats, and keynote speeches from some of the industry’s most brilliant minds. The third edition will centre on actionable strategies under the theme “Acting today to reach the opportunities of tomorrow.” Key topics include excelling in the race to digitalisation, embracing sustainability opportunities, enhancing agility,…
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The installation by Apparel Group and Savoye will commence in early 2025, with operations set to go live by Q1 2026 Apparel Group, Dubai based leading retail and lifestyle conglomerate, has announced a pivotal partnership with Savoye, a premier integrator of automated warehouse solutions, to fully automate its largest regional distribution centre in Dubai. Spanning 16,000 square metres, this new facility will allow Apparel Group to achieve daily processing capacities of up to 300,000 units, establishing it as a logistics leader within the region. In response to soaring growth and increased demand from both B2C and eCommerce channels, the conglomerate…
J&T Express , a global logistics service provider, announced a new milestone in its growth trajectory, surpassing 100 million parcels handled worldwide in a single day during this year’s Double 11 shopping festival on November 12th. Double 11 is a traditional peak season for China and Southeast Asia. From October 20 to November 12, J&T Express saw significant growth in parcel volume in both markets. In China, the daily average parcel volume during this period reached nearly 66 million, a 25% year-over-year (“YoY”) increase, setting a new record. In Southeast Asia, the daily average parcel volume from November 1 to…
With 24 years of management experience at DHL Express, Busbate started his career in Saudi Arabia DHL Express has appointed Abdulaziz Busbate as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DHL Express MENA (Middle East and North Africa), effective January 1, 2025. He will succeed Nour Suliman, who recently stepped into a non-executive advisory role within DHL Group as President MENA. Abdulaziz Busbate will be based in Bahrain and will report directly to John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express.Bringing 24 years of management experience at DHL Express to the role, Busbate began his journey in Saudi Arabia, leading various commercial…
Agility Global PLC, a multi-business owner and operator and long-term investor in global and regional businesses, today reported Q3 2024 earnings of $37.1 million, or 0.36 cents per share. EBIT grew 36% to $104.6 million, and revenue increased 16% to $1.2 billion. (Note that figures for the comparable period are carved-out financials). For the first nine months of 2024, earnings stood at $97.4 million, or 1.14 cents per share. EBIT grew 46% to $292.7 million, and revenue increased 13% to $3.3 billion. “Agility Global maintains the healthy growth momentum seen since the beginning of the year. Our controlled businesses delivered double-digit…
Logistics News ME’s November issue highlights key technological advancements revolutionising the logistics industry in the Middle East In an exciting venture between CEVA Logistics and Almajdouie, Bassel El Dabbagh, CEO of CEVA AlMajdouie Logistics, discusses this new partnership, focusing on technology, sustainability, and innovation. Additionally, in an exclusive interview, Shadab Ahmad, SVP of Fulfilment & Logistics at noon, shares the company’s top strategies in the fiercely competitive last-mile delivery market. Our issue also features in-depth tech stories, starting with Vinay Sharma, Chief Information Officer at Gulftainer, who delves into the company’s top technological advancements. Following that, Sabina Mirza-Akhmedova, CEO of…
Cityscape Global, the world’s largest real estate event, will open its doors tomorrow at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre, Malham, with an expanded focus on driving business-to-business (B2B) transactions. Running from 11-14 November, this year’s Cityscape Global grows to add on two new halls over 45,000 sqm, features various new segments, more than 150 hours of content, 500 experts sharing ‘Future of Living’ insights, and 400 exhibitors. The event is Sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) in partnership with Real Estate General Authority (REGA), Vision 2030, Housing Program, Organized by Tahaluf. Cityscape Global 2024 supporting Foundation…
Seclore, the leading provider of data-centric security solutions, today announced the extension of its Seclore Enterprise Digital Rights Management (EDRM) capabilities to support neutral or interoperable computer-aided design (CAD) files for industries that create, manage, and share intellectual property (IP). The support for neutral CAD files creates better visibility for manufacturers with compliance reporting and auditing needs. The Seclore Data-Centric Security Platform brings granular security and control to industries like automotive, healthcare, aerospace, energy, pharmaceutical, and others, which have historically lacked adequate data protection for CAD files. These new capabilities deploy easily with no need for professional services and help…
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced the implementation of new guidelines for construction signboards in Abu Dhabi. Effective from October 2024, these measures aim to improve the accessibility and integrity of ongoing developments across the emirate. Under these regulations, traditional signs displaying key details—such as the project’s name, construction firm, along with estimated start and completion dates—must be replaced with a QR code. When scanned, it provides the public as well as inspectors and regulatory stakeholders with live updates and comprehensive specifications about the development, covering its location, number, type, and an overview of the permit for…
Saudia Cargo aims to drive growth, expand its global network, and support Saudi Vision 2030’s logistics goals Saudia Cargo, a leader in global air cargo transportation and a member of the biggest air cargo alliance, SkyTeam Cargo with its global reach, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eng. Loay Mashabi as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective January 1, 2025. Eng. Mashabi succeeds Teddy Zebitz as CEO, who has led Saudia Cargo to record success, driving innovation and solidifying its leading position, Zebitz will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors “During…