Author: Jochebed Menon

FedEx Express announced its transition to a direct-serve presence in Egypt, to meet the country’s growing international shipping demands. FedEx Express has been facilitating trade in Egypt since 1994, offering its international solutions and connectivity through local service providers, most notably through Egypt Express since 1998. The company’s transition to a direct presence in the country will support a diverse range of customers from across different industries to trade with ease and expand their reach into the more than 220 countries and territories FedEx serves, while Egypt Express continues to provide the local infrastructure for ground operations. The value of…

Ajman Free Zone announced the results of its operational performance for 2021 and marked an increase in the number of registered companies by 1,792. The 4% growth attained by AFZ compared to 2020 indicates the growing confidence of foreign investors and companies in the free zone’s portfolio of facilities and incentives. The results also indicated a high rate of occupancy in offices, warehouses, and business spaces within the AFZ, an increase in the sources of incoming investments and a rise in exports and re-exports. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Board of Ajman Free Zones…

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, inaugurated AD Ports Group’s cruise jetty at Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach. With the new jetty — equipped with eight mooring dolphins, firefighting equipment, and solar lighting — two vessels will be able to dock at the same time, which will enable more than 5,000 passengers to embark and disembark at an accelerated rate at Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach. The inauguration took place with MSC Virtuosa berthed at Sir Bani Yas Island as part of the ship’s regular seven-night cruises in the Arabian Gulf.…

Tradeling, MENA’s e-marketplace focused on business-to-business (B2B) transactions, recently celebrated two years of being the main search and sourcing tool for business buyers across the region. Tradeling has seen an exponential revenue growth of more than 35% month on month since its inception and its product selection increasing to over 700,000. Today, Tradeling has over 126,000 registered buyers and sellers from over 55 countries and has seen a notable 70,000 requests for quotations and inquiries. The past two years have seen Tradeling partner with over 20 like-minded entities and trade associations around the world, reinforcing Tradeling’s offering to successfully connect…

dnata achieved an important milestone in Erbil. The company implemented the ‘OneCargo’ system, digitising processes and maximising efficiencies across its cargo operations in Iraq. The advanced tool, which dnata plans to launch globally, is expected to deliver significant commercial benefits for customers. OneCargo automates key business and operational functions, including safety and quality monitoring, reporting and ULD management, with an integrated, cloud-based platform. AI-driven tools and analytics provide enhanced visibility on sales and business performance, allowing customers to match real-time demand with available capacity for maximum profitability. In addition, OneCargo eliminates all redundancies and manual check sheets, substantially improving operational…

Further expanding its global ground network services, CEVA Logistics recently launched numerous cross-border services connecting European, Middle Eastern and Asian markets. Combining the expertise of its trucking and rail teams to deliver the services, the company is offering customers end-to-end ground solutions. CEVA Logistics is using its own mega-box trailers and 45 High Cube Pallet Wide (HCPW) containers to offer customers a daily, direct rail connection from Istanbul’s Halkali rail terminal to the rail terminal in Duisburg. The secure, end-to-end intermodal service provides a transit time of six days. On arrival in Duisburg, corresponding operations are overseen by CEVA’s European…

RouteQ, a subsidiary of Yandex and a provider of cloud-based delivery management software solutions, announced an expansion of its operation to the Middle East. With this move, the company plans to plug the critical gaps in the region’s delivery fleet operations, by providing comprehensive route planning and delivery tracking capabilities for today’s competitive retail, eCommerce, delivery providers, and fast-moving consumer goods businesses. Couriers are facing increased demand in the wake of the pandemic and eCommerce volume is expected to remain high for some time. Some project that the eCommerce market in the UAE will reach USD8 billion by 2025. RouteQ…

In an official statement, AD Ports Group revealed that it now owns stakes in two leading enterprises Aramex and National Marine Dredging Company. AD Ports Group now holds a 22.32% stake in logistics firm Aramex and a 10% stake in UAE-based contractor National Marine Dredging Company, which specialises in engineering, procurement, construction, and marine dredging. Capt. Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO, AD Ports Group, said: “These two leading companies provide a strong strategic fit with AD Ports Group’s vision to develop the maritime and logistics industries across the region and globally. “Given the international scope of…

Cloud-based automation technology provider Jaggaer has revealed its plans for 2022 and beyond with autonomous commerce in the spotlight to overcome challenges surrounding supply chain disruptions, material scarcity and the global talent shortage. In the last twenty years, consumer commerce has evolved from a brick-and-mortar retail experience characterised by limited selection and inconvenience to a fully realised eCommerce experience characterised by greater selection, lower prices, and elevated service levels. This transformation, known as the consumer commerce revolution, was borne of online marketplaces, world-class business processes and intelligent automation. Hany Mosbeh, Vice President of Sales Middle East & Africa, Jaggaer, said:…

BNC Publishing is pleased to announce that its publication, Logistics News ME, will be hosting its first logistics forum for the industry and its members. The event is sponsored by Gold Sponsor: Saudi Industrial Services Company (SISCO), Associate Partner: Swisslog, Transportation Partner: UD Trucks, and Technology Partner: Shipsy. To be held on 29 March 2022 at Fairmont The Palm, the forum will bring together experts from across the supply chain and logistics sector. Industry members are encouraged to register to attend the sessions and hear about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the market. Panel discussion topics include Innovation…