Although Talabat is sometimes mistaken for merely a food delivery service, it is a tech company integrating cutting-edge technology into its operations and logistics to become one of the most popular delivery applications in the region. While Talabat is known for food delivery, it is well known for offering grocery delivery and Q-commerce via Talabat Mart, which also relies significantly on efficient operations and logistics. Furthermore, Talabat’s primary business is effectively and quickly delivering food to customers. Timely deliveries made possible by effective logistics guarantee satisfied clients and favourable evaluations, which in turn increase repeat business and brand loyalty. To…
Author: Vibha Mehta
EDECS is proud to announce that it has been awarded significant infrastructure and road works for Jeddah South Container Terminal (Stage 3) with DP World Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. This project will increase the port’s container handling capacity and support the Kingdom’s maritime logistics and transportation strategy. EDECS’ scope of work includes infrastructure work on a total of 100,000 square meters, including earthwork, paving layers, road marking, electrical networks, sewage networks, firefighting networks, and reefer gantries. On completion, the revamped terminal will increase the port’s container handling capacity from 2.4 million to 3 million TEUs by 2024. EDECS is delighted…
Here bring to you the most anticipated issue of the year, POWER 40: Celebrating The Top Industry Leaders In The Region. The Middle East’s logistics industry is expanding and changing at a pulse of a moment. From being an instrumental centre for international trade to implementation of cutting-edge technology like blockchain and AI. Consequently, the Logistics News ME team has come back with an exhaustive list of the top 40 logistics influencers in the region, so they will always have the best possible answer for all supply chain quests. Furthermore, several lovely interviews have surfaced, which will undoubtedly increase your understanding,…
Omniful, a cloud-based supply chain and e-commerce enablement platform focused on hyperlocal and omnichannel commerce has raised $5.85 million for its seed round. Led by VentureSouq, this round also saw participation from 500 Global, DASH Ventures, Jahez Group, SEEDRA Ventures, Bunat Ventures, Hala Ventures, and RZM Investments. Family offices, including Al Rasheed, Siraj Holding, Al Bawardi, Al Nafea, and several strategic angel investors from the GCC, joined the company’s seed round. Founded in 2021 by Mostafa Abolnasr and Alankrit Nishad, Omniful provides merchants and 3rd party logistics (3PL) fulfilment providers with a unified next-generation order management system (OMS), warehouse management…
Leonard Rodrigues, Head of Revenue Management & Network Planning at Etihad Cargo, touts the company’s progressive growth and reach… Since its founding almost 20 years ago, Etihad Cargo, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates and the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways, has grown steadily, utilising the hub’s advantageous location in Abu Dhabi to enhance connectivity and expand its global network. Through Etihad’s expanding passenger network, which links the United Arab Emirates to more than 70 destinations worldwide, they provide capacity globally from their hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Etihad Cargo is currently serving 12…
After Nicolai Højgaard took a two-shot victory on the final day of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, we ended another Tour season full of world-class chips, pitches, and putts from the best golfers in the men’s game. As part of a press trip, Logistics Middle East witnessed the thrilling culmination of the tournament to see what it was all about. We discovered that beyond the fairways and greens, the European Tour’s title sponsor, DP World, has been on its mission to support golf at the grassroots level and inspire more people to play and fall in love…
The CEO of LogiPoint, Farooq Shaikh, has over 20 years of highly influential experience in the Middle East shipping and logistics sector. Prior to moving to Saudi Arabia in 2009, he held senior leadership positions with globally recognised companies in the UAE, Pakistan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan. As a member of the core senior management team for the SISCO Group’s SAR2 billion Red Sea Gateway Terminal project in 2009, Farooq made a significant contribution to the construction, opening, and operation of the Kingdom’s first privately constructed, cutting-edge container terminal. Since 2018, Farooq has served as CEO of LogiPoint. During this…
Zajel, a prominent player in the logistics and courier services industry, is delighted to announce its official membership in three distinguished international alliances— the International Air Transport Association (IATA)-National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL), JC Trans Elite, and DF Alliance by DP World. This strategic initiative is aimed at bolstering networking capabilities, establishing global partnerships, reducing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency, thereby solidifying Zajel’s position as a dynamic force in the evolving landscape of the logistics sector. Fostering Global Collaboration By aligning with these esteemed alliances, Zajel gains access to an extensive network of global partners, fostering collaborative efforts…
With the growth of online shopping on a global scale, the need for efficient and innovative e-commerce logistics solutions is paramount. In response, Saudia Cargo, Cainiao, and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS, a Member of the SATS Group) have announced today that the three parties will reinforce and increase their collaboration with a determination to optimize the efficiency of global logistics operations. This collaboration strengthens their existing relationship, focusing on optimizing logistics processes by streamlining operations and adopting logistics innovations. A vital component of this collaboration is establishing a dedicated area in the air cargo station of Cainiao Liege eHub in…
Dulsco Group, a leader in People Solutions, Environmental Solutions, Talent Solutions, and Energy Recruitment Solutions, announces that plans to electrify more than 250 fleet vehicles are almost finalised. In this pursuit, Dulsco Group appointed a third party to conduct a comprehensive three-month analysis of the energy requirements for the electric fleet. The teams have assessed infrastructure and charging requirements, considering locations, charger types and quantities. Dulsco’s fleet currently comprises 168 vehicles in its People Solutions division, with an additional 150 vehicles in its Environmental Solutions division. The external solutions partner, in turn, has offered Dulsco evidence-based recommendations to chart the…