Saudi Arabia has solidified its competitiveness and global standing in a significant development that aligns with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS). The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) attained its highest improvement in UNCTAD’s Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (LSCI) for Q4 2023, securing a remarkable score of 79.01 points. This achievement adds to the recent significant records, including a score of 77.66 during Q3. Several factors contributed to this accomplishment. In 2023, 28 new cargo services were added in collaboration with leading shipping liners. The Kingdom also made significant progress in container handling, rising from 24th to…
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H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, visited the Hatta Customs Center. During the visit, he emphasized the importance of streamlining the movement of goods and travellers through the border crossing, highlighting its pivotal role for both Gulf travellers and land freight in supplying essential goods and food products to the local market. Since the beginning of the year until the end of November, the centre has dealt with 50,843 trucks loaded with goods. Due to the substantial tourist influx in Dubai this year, the number of vehicles processed…
“With industry margins under pressure and decarbonisation at the top of the agenda, efficiency gains that can be achieved by accelerating the digitalisation of the port industry are essential,” says Laura Bercan, responsible for Visibility Products at APM Terminals. “By freezing prices, we want to encourage a new wave of supply chain partners to adopt a technology that can bring enormous benefits to their business.” How APIs support the customer experience APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) offer a standardised and secure way to enable two applications to talk to each other. APM Terminals’ industry-leading APIs would allow customers to pull real-time…
In a historic move on the designated Youth Day at COP28, the UAE’s largest automotive group, Al-Futtaim Automotive, and the nation’s leading public research university, UAE University, have joined forces to solidify their commitment towards Emirati talent development in the fields of Automotive and E-Mobility. The partnership represents a groundbreaking initiative in steering the future of e-mobility within the UAE and another milestone in Al-Futtaim Group’s commitment to developing a comprehensive electric mobility ecosystem. The partnership was formalised with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at COP28, where the Al-Futtaim Group plays a pivotal role as the event’s Strategic E-Mobility…
In line with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, BEEAH Group, Peec Mobility and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) have launched a ground-breaking partnership to advance the electrification of significant vehicle fleets in Sharjah, supporting national and global goals for zero-waste, circularity, sustainable transport, and decarbonisation. In the presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah and Chairperson of SRTIP, the partnership agreement was signed by Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of BEEAH; Zach Faizal, Founder of Peec Mobility; and HE Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of…
Qatar Tourism, Qatar Airways, and Seib Insurance have joined the list of top-tier partners to the Autonomous E-Mobility Forum in Doha, Qatar, from April 30 to May 02, 2024. Doha, December 11, 2023 – The Autonomous e-Mobility (AEMOB) Forum, a pioneering event hosted by The Ministry of Transport (MOT) in collaboration with the organizing partner Just Us & Otto Marketing Services, announces its latest partnerships that will contribute to shaping the global discourse on autonomous e-Mobility, a topic of local and international significance. Joining the roster of partners is Qatar Tourism, taking on the role of Destination Partner. Qatar Tourism’s…
Drydocks World (a DP World company) has launched a new scheme to retrofit hybrid-battery packages for small vessels, helping to reduce carbon emissions from the marine services sector. Working with technology partners and a specialist engineering team, Drydocks World is currently retrofitting one of its harbour tugs with a new generation of battery technology, giving it enhanced capacity. Once complete, Drydocks World will explore opportunities to retrofit external client vessels, such as yachts and leisure craft, leveraging its shipbuilding and fabrication infrastructure at Mina Rashid in Dubai. Once modified, these smaller craft will help reduce fuel costs and operating expenses…
RoadSafetyUAE’s Corporate Social Responsibility Partner Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA (DCV MENA), with its authorized General Distributor – Emirates Motor Company Commercial Vehicles (EMC CV), proudly announces the successful handover of the first Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 Tractor Head to DHL Global Forwarding. The momentous occasion occurred at the esteemed Mercedes-Benz Training Centre in Dubai, and high-ranking executives from RoadSafetyUAE, DHL Global Forwarding, DCV MENA, and EMC CV attended it. The handover ceremony marks a significant milestone in sustainable transportation, showcasing Daimler Truck’s commitment to fostering a greener future for the commercial vehicle industry. The Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 Tractor Head represents a…
Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, landed its first resumption flight yesterday at Yanbu, the airline’s eighth connection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The non-stop service will operate two weekly flights on Wednesday and Sunday. To mark the resumed operations, passengers onboard the aircraft received special menu cards with exclusive designs that reflected the distinctiveness of the occasion. Upon touchdown at Prince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport, water cannons saluted Qatar Airways flight QR1216 with showers of affection, signifying the renewed connection between Yanbu and Doha. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said: “We’re pleased…
In a move that underscores its commitment to leading the sustainable mobility revolution, EasyLease, a leading mobility solutions company and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company, has announced the successful acquisition of a 60% stake in Fully Charged LLC, a leading company in electric charger manufacturing and installation. The acquisition fortifies EasyLease’s position in the sustainable mobility sector and positions the company as a critical player in the evolution of the industry’s ecosystem. Fully Charged LLC, a UAE-based innovator in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, has been instrumental in advancing the EV infrastructure across the region. As a…