Author: Jochebed Menon

We are pleased to announce the shortlist for the Logistics & Transport Awards 2021. The ceremony will take place on 28 September at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. Logistics & Transport Awards are aimed at recognising past triumphs and acknowledging the future strategies of logistics and supply chain companies from around the region. Express Logistics Provider of the Year * Airlink International UAE * Trukkin * Posta Plus * Viettel Post (Vietnam) Warehouse Firm of the Year * Airlink International UAE * RSA Global * IQ Fulfillment * RAFED * Swisslog * Retail Logistics FMCG Logistics Provider of the Year *…

Techno-logistics company Trukkin was awarded the Economic Times Best Brands of UAE 2021 title. Since its inception in 2017, Trukkin has focused on harnessing the power of technology to reinvent and rebuild the logistics ecosystem. The company’s seamless and powerful products enable faster delivery, a consistent and reliable system, and a transparent platform for truckers and shippers. While thanking the Times Group for recognising Trukkin for Economic Times Best Brands of UAE 2021, Janardan Dalmia, Founder, and CEO of the logistics and supply chain startup, said that tireless efforts by hundreds of Trukkineers are what helped the company reach as…

King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) and Hutchison Ports announced the signing of a shareholders’ agreement for the formation of a joint venture to manage and operate the dry port and bonded logistics zone in the SPARK energy industrial city. Designed to ensure ease of access to global markets, the 3-sqkm dry port will enable the future joint venture to capture the growing demand for logistics services for energy-related products in the Middle East and beyond while also serving the neighboring industrial cities. SPARK is a sustainable, global energy hub in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The mega project, which spans over…

Dubai Chamber recently organised a Big 5 Breakfast Briefing at its headquarters to familiarise visiting delegates with Dubai’s economy, business environment and construction sector, which has gone through a transformation over the last few years. The annual briefing, attended by visiting delegates from various countries, provided an ideal platform for industry stakeholders to network and learn more about key trends reshaping Dubai’s construction sector, as well as market challenges, opportunities, and forecasts. Addressing delegates during the event, Hassan Al Hashemi, Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chamber, noted that this year’s briefing comes as time when the UAE’s construction…

Aramex is adopting a new operating model with an objective of enhancing customer service levels and operating efficiencies while capturing greater global market share within both the B2C and B2B customer segments. Aramex Express, which includes international and domestic delivery solutions, will serve the B2C customer base including Shop & Ship, eCommerce, FMCG, SMEs and other customers needing innovative last mile solutions. Meanwhile, Aramex Logistics, which includes air freight, sea freight, land freight, and warehousing and distribution, will serve B2B customer base across multiple industries including oil & gas, healthcare and pharmaceutical, aerospace, retail, and fashion, among others. To ensure…

Finnair Cargo is opening new online services for its customers in which, customers can access real-time rates and availability, and make, amend, and track bookings and get confirmation any time of the day. New services also include an option for booking special cargo and as well as the allotment booking functionality. “Our target is to make our customers’ daily work easier, by offering intuitive and stunningly simple digital services,” says Karri Kauppi, Head of Revenue and Pricing, Finnair Cargo. “Giving a possibility to make special cargo as well as allotment bookings online is key for our customers as one third…

SAL, Saudi Logistics Services, company, signed an agreement with Gulf Air –Bahrain’s national carrier – to provide ground handling solutions to their fleet at all Saudi main airports. The Saudi company said that this seven-year agreement is another step towards enhancing the expansion plans and strategic relations with diverse airlines with high cargo operational capacity. SAL’s CEO Hesham Alhussayen noted that the agreement represents years of cooperation in both passenger and cargo flights with Gulf Air, and that the Bahraini leading airline will benefit from SAL’s wide range of logistics services and offerings. He highlighted the pivotal role SAL plays…

CEVA Logistics is now offsetting 100% of its less-than-container-load (LCL) logistics offering, reducing its customers’ carbon footprint at no additional cost to them. The company is offsetting its ‘Share the Box’ LCL carbon footprint with PUR ProJet. Through the purchase of carbon credits, CEVA Logistics will contribute to the conservation of the Gola Rainforest National Park (GRNP) in southeast Sierra Leone. As more companies look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, especially in their supply chain activities, CEVA Logistics is providing responsive logistics solutions with improved sustainability. The value-added offsetting for LCL customers is provided at no additional cost.…

Agility announced that Aramex has selected the Agility Logistics Park (ALP) in Sulaibiya as the location for its new 16,000 sqm e-fulfillment center in Kuwait. The opening of the new Aramex warehouse was attended by H.E. Dr. Matar Al-Neaydi, UAE Ambassador in Kuwait, Eng. Nader Sakeen, CEO of ALP Kuwait and GCC, Mr. Fadi Kikoloff, General Manager of Aramex Kuwait along with senior executives from both companies. Aramex’s new facility will be housed in Agility’s recently completed multi-customer logistics warehouse, which was developed by ALP. The facility is the largest logistics warehouse in Kuwait, and was built to meet customer…

Knight Frank Middle East has strengthened its UAE Industrial and Logistics team with the appointments of Maxim Talmatchi as Manager – Co-Head of Industrial and Logistics and Dumitru Mamaliga as Industrial surveyor, into the firm. Working closely with Andrew Love, Partner – Head of ME Capital Markets and OSCA and Adam Wynne, Manager – Co-Head of Industrial & Logistics, Maxim and Dumitru will support the further expansion of the firm’s Industrial and Logistics agency across the UAE. Maxim has a 10 year track record of delivering profitable business solutions within the highly competitive environment of the MEA region, using his…