AI-driven, robotics logistics company IQ Robotics is expanding upon its partnership with BFL Group (Brands For Less Group) through a multi-million-dollar deal. This new deal comprises a second transformation project that seeks to support BFL’s international expansion out of its facility in JAFZA via 156 robots that will enable and unlock the group’s growth in global markets. Fadi Amoudi, CEO of IQ Robotics, said: “We are proud of our partnership with BFL Group and look forward to this exciting new chapter that will enable the group’s international growth across the GCC, specifically into Saudi Arabia, and aligns with our vision…
Author: Jochebed Menon
Jochebed Menon
Jochebed Menon is the Editor of Logistics News Middle East. She covers issues related to the logistics and supply chain industries in the region. She’s been a journalist since 2012 and has primarily worked on B2B titles in travel, hospitality, aviation, and construction.
Aligned with national efforts aimed at driving the growth of the UAE’s energy sector, AD Ports Group has signed a new agreement with Eni Abu Dhabi B.V., the Abu Dhabi-based branch of the Italian Integrated Energy Company, to establish an oil and gas logistics base at Mugharraq Port supporting offshore drilling operations in the heart of Al Dhafra region. Mugharraq Port’s ultra-modern infrastructure and its strategic location close to the region’s offshore oil and gas facilities will be made available to Eni Abu Dhabi operations. In addition to being provided a dedicated quay wall, marshalling yard, as well as manpower…
DHL Global Forwarding – Freight, the air, ocean, and road freight specialist of Deutsche Post (DHL) Group, has been once again certified as the Top Employer of 2022. The certification awards DHL’s extensive efforts to create a positive, safe, and encouraging workplace for its employees. Globally, DHL Global Forwarding – Freight has been recognised as a Top Employer in 40 countries, and therefore also receives certification as Top Employer Global 2022, Top Employer Asia Pacific 2022, Top Employer North America 2022, Top Employer Africa 2022, Top Employer Europe 2022, and Top Employer Middle East 2022. “Our guiding principle ‘Connecting People.…
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) in Sharjah had a very successful year in 2021, where it has continued to consolidate its position as a favoured investment destination for various types of businesses, besides its role in supporting the economic growth in the emirate. During the last year, the authority has attracted nine international companies from the US, African countries, India, and others, WAM reported. These investments are spread out over an area of 850,000 sq ft ranging from warehouses and plots of land, with a total investment value of about Dhs271 million. “Such figures clearly reflect the outstanding facilities, incentives,…
Dubai Chamber of Commerce has released a new video in its En Route to the Expo series, featuring Alan Williams, UPS Vice President Expo 2020 Sponsorship & Operations, who shed light on the global company’s initiatives and activities related to the mega event, as well as his views on the future of logistics. The video series aims to highlight the business community’s active role in Expo 2020 Dubai, showcase the effective tools the event employs to establish contact between local and international business communities, and underline the visions and expectations of industry leaders and decision makers from the UAE taking…
Dubai CommerCity, the first e-commerce freezone in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced the launch of a business setup incentive package for company registrations, and office space reservation at its facilities. The incentive package is available exclusively to new companies, and potential investors. Dubai CommerCity’s incentive programme includes providing the option of paying the fees for these business setup packages monthly, which is applicable for all business and office spaces provided by the free zone, excluding smart desks. To benefit from this package, potential leasers require signing the lease contract and moving their operations to the…
The UAE government’s Cyber Security Council and the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) have joined the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s National In-Country Value (ICV) programme. The announcement follows the Ministry’s efforts to expand the implementation of the programme at the federal level, which is a pivotal programme within the Projects of the 50. The announcement was made during the signing of two memoranda of understanding between the Ministry, the Cyber Security Council and Masdar on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of…
In line with its continued mission to digitally transform trade and logistics in Abu Dhabi, Maqta Gateway, the digital arm of AD Ports Group, has unveiled a new inspection and clearance module as part of its Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP). Inaugurated in May 2020 by His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, under the supervision of the Department of Economic Development, the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP) is an innovative single-window solution designed to unify trade and logistics services across Abu…
DP World announced the launch of its new digital compliance and revenue platform, CARGOES Customs to facilitate completely paperless trade. This will ease the flow of the customs process using innovative technology solutions, including an Artificial Intelligence driven risk engine and smart valuation. Its advanced classification wizard, based on machine learning, vastly reduces classification issues. It is designed and supported by customs experts and digital transformation leaders and is backed by more than 40 years of experience in logistics to solve challenges in the supply chain. CARGOES Customs provides an intelligence-enabled, unified customs operating model that optimizes border management and…
Built by BESIX Construct LLC, a Middle Eastern subsidiary of a Belgian company BESIX, the Infinity Bridge (formerly Al Shindagha bridge) is distinguished by its unique architectural design inspired by the concept of infinity. It is a distinct landmark that promises to be a showcase of Dubai’s architectural advancements worldwide. 40 steel segments of its infinity arch, ranging in weight up to 130t, needed to be installed over the Dubai creek and above the bridge deck, which could not support a suitably sized crane. Therefore, the installation of the segments could only be performed by cranes operating from the creek’s…