Bridgestone CEO Michael Codron was in Qatar last week to meet the GWC leadership and visit their Ras Bufontas Free Zone Regional Logistics Hub. This visit comes at a time when Qatar’s dynamic USD7.5 billion logistics sector is expanding with the country’s determination to become a global trading hub and to attract the type of foreign direct investment that will take its logistical capabilities to the next level. Preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has further raised Qatar’s logistics profile with massive investments in infrastructure, development of free zones and simplification of customs procedures and regulations. GWC, the…
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.
AD Ports Group and Turkey’s Turkiye Varlik Fonu signed a strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on major investment opportunities for port development and operations, and to coordinate efforts to examine other logistics-related investment projects within Turkey. It was done in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The agreement was inked by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamsi, Group CEO, AD Ports Group, and Salim Arda Ermut, CEO of Turkiye…
Electric vehicle (EV) charging app, Monta, and e-mobility solution provider, CITA EV, have partnered to help supercharge EV charge point infrastructure in the Middle East. As part of the agreement, CITA will utilise Monta software to provide businesses and organisations in the Middle East with opportunities to install and manage new charge points. Monta will also provide 24/7 customer support and payment system to provide a pain-free charging process for charge point owners and drivers, becoming CITA’s exclusive EV charge point software provider in the Middle East in return. Monta’s platform brings together organisations and charge point installers to provide…
AD Ports Group and Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to aid efforts aimed at supporting people of determination and enabling them to achieve their aspirations and actively contribute to the nation’s development. The MoU reflects AD Ports Group’s commitment to its social responsibility and support for all segments of society, as well as its dedication to driving cooperation with the leading national firms in joint social and humanitarian work. As per the agreement, AD Ports Group will provide ZHO with fully equipped retail space at Marsa Mina, a vibrant retail…
Emirates Post Group (EPG) announced its latest collaboration following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which it signed with BrightDrop Solutions LLC (BrightDrop), a new business from General Motors (GM), reimagining the commercial delivery and logistics industry for an all-electric future. The agreement seeks to support EPG’s growing operations at Emirates Post, the UAE’s official postal operator and leading express services provider for more efficient, smarter, and sustainable last mile solutions. The agreement was signed by Badr Al Olama, Chairman of Emirates Post Group, and Luay Al Shurafa, President and Managing Director of General Motors Africa and Middle East, during the third day of…
Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) officially unveiled its vision for Diriyah Square, the commercial heart of its SAR190 billion (USD50 billion) Diriyah giga-project on the edge of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – scheduled to be open by 2024. Bringing together wonderful experiences for young and old, Diriyah Square is the gathering place of the Diriyah masterplan hosting 450+ of the world’s finest global retail brands, complemented by an additional 100 authentic local Saudi artisan souks. The district will deliver a complete lifestyle offering; from leisure and entertainment, ultra-luxurious hotels, and places to work and live – all within an iconic destination…
Dubai Airshow 2021 was officially the biggest edition of the event since it first began in 1989, with an astonishing USD78 billion worth of deals announced during the week. The mega event welcomed more than 104,000 attendees and witnessed a 50% increase in trade visitors which included global senior executives from 148 countries. The Airshow was bigger than the pre-pandemic 2019 edition in terms of visitor numbers and deals announced. It was also a significant milestone for the defence and space sectors which saw a range of deals and agreements declared. Timothy Hawes, Managing Director at Tarsus Middle East, organisers…
DHL Global Forwarding and CFC Fertilizers and Chemicals LLC UAE [CFC Fert] and its technical partner Evergrow for specialised fertilisers S.A.E. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter into global strategic partnership agreement on the development of exclusive logistics solutions for CFC Fert/Evergrow Groups, covering all aspects of the company’s logistics needs across the globe in line with their growth plans. The MoU was signed by Amadou Diallo, CEO Middle East and Africa at DHL Global Forwarding, Tobias Maier, CFO DHL Global Forwarding Middle East and Africa, and Dr. Ahmed Khalifa –CFC Fert Group CEO, and Eng. Mohamed…
Dubai Industrial City has announced that WenChao Group is investing more than Dhs735 million to construct a world-class food manufacturing and distribution facility in the business district. The new agreement was signed at the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit. Founded in Dubai in 2006, WenChao Group has a diverse portfolio which also includes a retail group integrating eCommerce logistics, chain hypermarket ‘Wemart’ and food processing. The organisation has also founded several F&B brands, including YaoYi Tea and Tasty Yue, and boasts a global trade network covering nearly 20 countries. The first phase of the WenChao Logistics Hub Dubai is scheduled…
Rafed, the UAE’s prime group purchasing organisation (GPO) for the procurement, supply chain management, storage and distribution of essential medical equipment pharmaceuticals has set ambitious expansion plans across the emirates, fueled by cutting-edge technology and industry 4.0 enabled warehousing. The Abu Dhabi-based organisation, which marks its 12-month anniversary, has quickly established itself as a leader in the UAE’s pharmaceutical logistics sector, successfully operating out of its warehouse and storage facility of the future, the Rafed Distribution Centre. While playing a pivotal role in the HOPE Consortium’s vaccination efforts – housing the country’s largest cold chain storage capabilities – the Centre’s…