Author: Jochebed Menon

DP World announced that its independent freight forwarding membership network, the Digital Freight Alliance (DFA), has hit the 2,000-mark in its rapid expansion of members since its foundation in 2020. Digital Freight Alliance members benefit from a suite of web-based logistics and supply chain tools, which help to save time and money. Members also have access to a global freight forwarding network that allows them to expand opportunities for their business and meet freight partners globally with coverage currently extending to over 190 countries. Through networking, members can help each other understand the market and how to approach customers with…

The Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) has concluded its first-ever ‘Made in AFZ’ exhibition on a successful note following a remarkable participation from the free zone’s business community. The three-day event which was held at AFZ’s headquarters earned wide acclaim and generated a strong turnout of visitors and served as an ideal platform for AFZ businesses to market their products and services and engage in possible partnerships within the local business community. The exhibition attracted 30 participating entities, where various activities were held including promotional activities, presentations, four interactive workshops and four panel discussions, as well as launch of new products.…

Brambles, a supply chain logistics company, operating through the CHEP brand, was an inaugural recipient of the Terra Carta Seal at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26. Launched by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, the Terra Carta Seal recognises global companies which are driving innovation and demonstrating their commitment to, and momentum towards, the creation of genuinely sustainable markets. It was awarded to companies whose ambitions are aligned with those of the Terra Carta, a recovery plan for Nature, People and Planet, launched in January 2021. Brambles is amongst the 45 recipients of the prestigious seal.…

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Aviation Group, has entered into a Proof-of-Concept agreement with Speedcargo, a logistics technology solutions provider, to utilise the Singapore-based provider’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) products to boost cargo capacity on flights. The landmark agreement makes Etihad Cargo only the second aviation company worldwide to leverage the Cargo Eye dimensioning system, and among only a few global carriers to trial Speedcargo’s AI-powered Cargo Mind software solution, which delivers optimal cargo space planning and utilisation in seconds in full adherence to regulations and business constraints. “Etihad Cargo’s goal is to assess whether…

Emirates SkyCargo will induct two new Boeing 777Fs into its fleet in 2022 and convert four of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters between 2023 and 2024. His Highness (HH) Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group said: “The last two years have put the spotlight on the importance of supply chain connectivity and the availability of air cargo capacity to global communities and economies. “Emirates plays a key role in making essential goods available to customers and consumers globally through the capacity available on our wide-body fleet, the reach of…

DP World and Virgin Hyperloop have partnered with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) MENA region, Class of Your Own (COYO), Bentley Systems and Cadventure to launch the DEC Future Infrastructure Challenge. This competition has emerged from the development of COYO’s “Design Engineer Construct! Future Infrastructure” programme, designed to inspire the world’s future professionals. The challenge will put teams of undergraduates in a head-to-head competition to come up with new ideas to develop the UAE’s transportation infrastructure of the future. University teams from across the UAE will conceptualise hyperloop portals, plan optimum routes and design associated infrastructure to connect the…

Infor, the industry cloud company, announced that SACO, a retail and wholesale company in Saudi Arabia, has deployed Infor WMS (warehouse management system) with Infor ION, and third-party application, Loftware Labelling. The Infor WMS, which is fully integrated with SACO’s SAP ERP platform using Infor ION, is set to optimise order processing and picking, enhance put-away, and expedite the loading and validation processes. The project was managed by Infor partner SNS, a leading provider of supply chain consultancy and software implementation. Infor WMS will support SACO’s warehouse operations, which are managed by their logistics services provider MEDSCAN, following a merger…

As part of its continued efforts to elevate the Arabian Gulf’s cruise business to new heights, AD Ports Group has inked an agreement with Diyar Al Muharraq and the Eagle Hills Diyar Company to investigate opportunities to develop and operate new cruise infrastructure in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Building on the country’s potential to become the fourth high-performing cruise destination in the Arabian Gulf, the initial stage of the collaboration will involve a series of feasibility studies aimed at identifying avenues of investment, as well as the development of new infrastructure and services. In addition to locating a viable site…

The prestigious awards ceremony celebrating the logistics and transport industry as well as its members from veterans to newcomers concluded. Here are the images from the starry night. Winner: Warehouse Facility/Firm of the Year Robostore by Swisslog 

Bahrain-headquartered MENA Cargo has partnered with Awery Aviation Software to streamline operations across its scheduled and charter services. The air cargo airline will use Awery’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) product, as well as its CargoBooking tool. Awery ERP is a web-based, customisable platform, which MENA Cargo will initially use for flight and crew operations, and charter sales management. The CargoBooking tool delivers instant quotes, manages bookings, and has full Application Programming Interface (API) integration. “We are confident that this is just the beginning of a really strong and successful partnership with MENA Cargo, and we are grateful for the opportunity,”…