Author: Jochebed Menon

Movement for change Women in Aviation and Logistics (WAL) is calling for mentees to sign up to its mentorship programme and for organisations to nominate their aspiring young female professionals to join the free-to-access scheme. The new WAL Mentorship programme, which will kick start in January 2022, is designed to support and encourage the next generation of female leaders in the aviation and logistics industry, bringing them together with a mentor who can introduce them to new ideas, help build confidence, and share knowledge and insight. The scheme is free to join and requires a minimum four-hour commitment over four…

Logistics and transportation services company Aramex launched Aramex Go, a shipping platform that enables Saudi-based entrepreneurs and startups to seamlessly ship products to domestic or international destinations without having a registered profile or a permanent Aramex account. Over the last two years, Saudi-based entrepreneurs and startups have grown exponentially, the majority of which are in the e-commerce businesses. Those businesses require logistics solutions as a key enabler for business growth. With Aramex Go, Aramex provides an innovative, easy to use platform meeting the needs of these entrepreneurs and startups. Users of the platform will benefit from competitive rates and flexible…

Tradeling, an eMarketplace for B2B transactions in the Middle East and North Africa, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Trade India, India’s largest B2B portal for small businesses based in India and around the globe with over 5.7 million registered users, for seamless export and import trade between both countries. Through this partnership, Tradeling will provide a holistic solution for sellers based in India; utilising Tradeling’s platform to list and trade their products. Tradeling will also provide warehousing, shipping, and logistics services to Trade India and its sellers, which will result in hassle-free inventory management and exports. Buyers…

MICCO Logistics, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, has acquired 31 tipper trucks as part of their effort to offer broader integrated logistics support to the UAE’s construction and metals manufacturing sectors. First batch of the new tipper trucks has been received and the vehicles are being integrated into MICCO’s service fleet. The trucks will join MICCO’s existing ground fleet of 400 plus vehicles that currently service several different industry sectors, including the pharmaceutical, healthcare, fresh and general cargo. The new tipper fleet has a combined transport capacity of over 2,300 metric tonnes and is capable of moving material and…

As part of manoeuvring successfully in a challenging environment, Vestas and Maersk have formed a long-term strategic partnership for all containerised transport. The partnership includes door-to-door transport from the company´s suppliers to their factories and service warehouses as well as containerised site parts and transport equipment. In addition, the partnership also includes all airfreight shipments. The partnership does not include non-containerised road transport and outbound transport, which will continue to be managed by DSV and other partners. “The need for sustainable energy is as big as ever and with an increasingly challenging business environment, we are pleased to partner with…

AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Terminals, the commercial arm of the Egyptian Ministry of Transportation, for the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal in Safaga Port. Under the MoU, AD Ports Group will explore investment opportunities and conduct feasibility and local market studies related to developing and operating a multipurpose terminal in Safaga Port, with both parties benefitting from the exchange of expertise and best practices. The MoU aims to support the growth of the Middle East’s industrial and logistics sectors, as well as assist in opening new…

Transmetrics, a firm specialising in predictive optimisation for the logistics industry, announced the opening of its office in Dubai, aiming to serve its global customers by expanding across the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. Transmetrics uses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within a SaaS platform, pursuing a mission to dramatically improve efficiency in the logistics industry. Through a proprietary approach for analysing, modelling, and predicting various transport flows with very high accuracy, Transmetrics’ state-of-the-art AI platform developed exclusively for logistics in shipping, optimizes transport planning through the power of machine learning and predictive analytics. Combining the strengths of both humans…

IQ Fulfillment, the first robotic fulfilment solution in the MENA region, is expanding upon its solutions by launching IQ Hybrid, a licensing model for the IQ Fulfillment solution that utilises IQ’s technology and modular processes and can be implemented instantly. This  plug-and-play model, launched at Hypermotion Dubai, delivers a rapid roll-out of an end-to-end micro-fulfillment solution for businesses through robotics, warehouse automation, IQ’s platform that offers multiple micro-services, Standard Operating Procedures and blueprint manuals that form the bases of an exceptional customer experience. IQ Hybrid will also present training and development for businesses to optimise operations, enabling both e-commerce sellers…

Emirati entrepreneur Abbas Sajwani has launched an uber-luxury real estate company, AHS Properties, with a total asset value of more than USD100 million, just ahead of Cityscape. Spotting an opportunity to meet rising demand for ultra-luxury properties, the Dubai-based AHS Properties is selling premium estates in Emirates Hills, as well as beachfront villas on Dubai’s exclusive Palm Jumeirah. The company currently has four luxury villas in its portfolio, of which three are being valued at Dhs80 million each and the fourth valued at more than Dhs150 million. Sajwani, Founder of AHS Group, the parent group of AHS Properties, said: “We…

SOHAR Port represented Oman’s shipping and logistics sector at Hypermotion Dubai, a platform which connected founders, disruptors and innovators to discuss cutting-edge technology. Held as part of Expo Dubai 2020,  a panel discussion focused on the GCC’s emergence as a drones hub where Eng. Sufyan Al Mamari, Senior Engineer of Asset Management at SOHAR Port and Freezone outlined the success of the Port so far with drone technology. He was joined by Khalifa Al Qama, Director of Dubai Future Labs, Dubai Future Foundation;  Rabih Bou Rached, CEO, Falcon Eye Drones (FEDS); and Michael Anger, CTO and Founder, Unisphere, in a discussion…