Technical Supplies & Services Company (TSSC), a leading manufacturer of advanced building materials and systems in the Middle East and a member of Harwal Group, announced that its latest innovative technologies for the cold chain industry continues to gain traction, serving the ever-growing demand for energy-efficient solutions in the region in line with the highest international and environmental standards. TSSC stated that the company’s solar technology for refrigerated trucks, eutectic plate systems and telematics technology are some of its latest innovation that are continuously enhancing the performance of cold chain systems. Miro Donabedian, General Manager for Cold Stores & Refrigerated…
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CBNME visited the site on which upon completion will host 580 retail stores including 30 anchor stores and 80 flagship luxury stores, 190 dining outlets and a 13,200-square meter hypermarket.
Meydan One, which is currently under development as part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City in Dubai, has announced that the project is on track for its launch in early 2020 with 60 percent of structural work already completed.
The pace of change has never been as fast as it is today, and those changes will ultimately influence the warehouse of the future. From demographic shifts to increasing urbanization, and from drones to 3D printing, social and technological changes will put pressure on supply chain and logistics managers to move goods closer to consumers and develop warehouses with the flexibility and speed to support local, faster delivery through multiple channels.
The goods that make their way through supply chains ultimately end up with consumers, and consumers not only drive demand but set expectations for delivery. By 2030, the omni-channel journey of a customer will move further, and the channels might be even more diverse than today. The global market for warehousing and logistics robotics reached nearly $2 billion in 2016 and is projected to exceed $22 billion by the end of 2021. It is without a doubt that those companies who invest in robotics and automation now will be better equipped to thrive in the coming years
For the second consecutive year, King Abdullah Port extends its support to Breakbulk Middle East 2019.
For the first time, the upcoming fourth annual edition will be held under the patronage of H.E Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, the UAE Minister of Infrastructure Development and the Chairman of Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime, a remarkable feat which aligns with the event’s aim to further solidify its stance as the leading GCC event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry.
The two-day conference and exhibition taking place on the 11th and 12th of February at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, will tackle topics to aid project cargo specialists in seizing regional opportunities and constructing effective project plans.
Increased government spending and progress on giga-project developments provide a catalyst for future investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia, outlines JLL’s 2018 Year in Review report.
With stronger oil revenues and progress on new social reforms, GDP growth levels are expected to register 2.4% in 2018 according to Oxford Economics, up from -0.9% in 2017. 2019 is expected to witness ongoing activity on the back of the Kingdom’s largest ever expansionary budget (SAR 1 trillion in spending), and commitment to driving economic growth in line with Vision 2030’s objectives.
Lagardère Travel Retail has appointed GAC Dubai’s Contract Logistics team to handle a range of goods sold at Duty Free retail stores at airports in Saudi Arabia and the future Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC). Under the multi-year agreement signed by the two companies commencing 1 March 2019, GAC Dubai will take care of the port haulage, receipt, storage, pick/pack, transportation, customs clearance and Federal Tax Authority documentation for goods including chocolates, fine foods, fashion, beverages, electronics, cigarettes and cigars, personal care, perfumery and make-up. The companies expects to manage approximately 17,000 SKUs (stock keeping units) across a variety…
A major contract to complete 29,000 sqm of public spaces at Expo 2020 Dubai – worth AED 169 million – has been awarded to a UAE-based contractor, reinforcing the World Expo’s commitment to support Emirati companies and create a long-term positive impact on the country’s economy.
Arabtec Construction has secured the contract, which includes a 5,000 sqm water feature, restaurants, utilities and landscaping elements. The company will start work immediately.
A pioneering conference coming to Dubai this March will explore how smart lighting solutions – driven by the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the lighting sector – are on the way to the UAE as the country pursues its aim of developing smart cities. The one-day conference focusing on IoT lighting – the first of its kind in the region – will be part of the expansive knowledge programme of Middle East Electricity, the world’s largest annual power industry trade platform. The conference will debut on the show’s first day – Tuesday, March 5th – at Dubai…
Emirates Steel, the only integrated steel plant in the UAE and a subsidiary of the General Holding Corporation (SENAAT), has signed a strategic agreement with Abu Dhabi Marine Services (SAFEEN), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, which has been valued at AED 1 billion. The agreement was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Steel, Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Ports, in the presence of Captain Adil Banihammad, Acting CEO – Marine Services, Abu Dhabi Marine Services – SAFEEN, and a number of senior officials and engineers…