Author: Aya Zhang

This partnership reinforces Alstom’s ongoing commitment to supporting Saudi Vision 2030  Alstom, the global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announced a new services agreement with Saudi Railway Company (SAR) at the Saudi Rail Exhibition, further strengthening their commitment to the future of transportation in the Kingdom. This five-year Technical Support and Spare Part Supply Agreement (TSSSA), valued at SAR 300 millionaims to enhance SAR’s east-west freight corridor, essential for the Kingdom’s economic growth. Under this agreement, Alstom will provide SAR with comprehensive support, encompassing technical assistance, a steady supply of spare parts, and tailored staff training programs. To digitalize maintenance process and bring more efficiency, the locomotives will…

The partnership between Aramex and ChannelEngine enables sellers to streamline their logistics and fulfillment operations Aramex (DFM: ARMX), a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has announced a new partnership with ChannelEngine, a global leader in marketplace integration technology. Through this collaboration, brands and retailers can now unlock new sales channels across the Middle East and beyond, enhancing their ability to reach new customers and expand into key markets. Tarek Abuyaghi, General Manager of Aramex, said: “We are delighted to partner with ChannelEngine and their robust solution, which empowers businesses to manage their online presence across a…

Originally written by: Pranav Jaswani, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Government regulation has been key to the electrification of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to date. It has led to electric LCVs (eLCVs) making up over 5% of annual sales. IDTechEx’s new report, “Electric Light Commercial Vehicles 2025-2045: Markets, Players, Forecasts,” expects this trend to continue – with regulation being a key driver for electric LCV market growth in the short- and medium-term future. IDTechEx forecasts that electric LCVs will constitute the bulk of the market and total over 11 million units by 2045. As governments stretch to meet their Paris Agreement…

Eurowings increased flights to Dubai while introducing new routes to Jeddah and Cairo Building on the success of its services between Germany and Dubai, Eurowings, the value airline of Lufthansa Group, is proud to announce significant expansions and new routes in its 2024/25 winter flight schedule. These new routes will enhance connectivity between the Middle East and Northern Africa from multiple German cities. Following the enthusiastic reception of Eurowings’ routes to Dubai, the airline is set to double its frequencies from Germany. Starting from the winter of 2024/25, Eurowings will introduce daily flights from Berlin to Dubai and up to…

Bridgestone, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, expanded its partnership Tegeta Holding, one of the largest automotive companies in Central Asia and the Caucasus, further strengthening its presence in the Caucasus region. Under this agreement, Tegeta will serve as the official distributor of Bridgestone tyres in Armenia and Azerbaijan, effective January 1, 2025. Bridgestone Middle East & Africa FZE and Tegeta Holding officially signed the agreement in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in both companies’ regional growth strategies. Under the agreement, Tegeta will supply Bridgestone’s premium-quality tyres for a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks,…

Yango Ride, a ride-hailing service part of global tech company Yango Group, has launched a new Comfort tariff in Abu Dhabi, providing residents and tourists with affordable and comfortable travel options throughout the city. Introducing the Comfort tariff is part of Yango Ride’s ongoing commitment to enhancing mobility in the capital, following the launch of the city taxis on the Yango app. This offering expansion reflects the company’s dedication to providing seamless and reliable transportation solutions to meet the growing demands of the Abu Dhabi community.  With the new tariff, Yango Ride users can expect comfortable, modern limo vehicles starting…

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,…

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…