The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Saudi Global Ports (SGP) have inked a deal to build A Fully Logistics Park spanning over 1 million square meters at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, with an investment nearing one billion Saudi Riyals. The agreement was signed by HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Energy, H.E. Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, and the Minister of Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, Dr. Tan See Leng. His Excellency, Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and…
Author: Vibha Mehta
The Logistics & Transport Awards took front stage on September 22, 2023 in an effort to honour accomplishments and highlight the long-term objectives of logistics and supply chain firms from all around the region. 32 Winners and 5 Highly Commended were recognised for their contributions to the industry. These honours are given to people and organisations in a range of fields, including as supply chain management, technology, logistics, and e-commerce. Sofitel Dubai The Palm served as the venue for the gala dinner. We would like to thank our partners for the event: Numai Real Estate and Fluidmeet. Once again Congratulations…
Dubai Customs and Dubai South have jointly announced the initiation of the groundbreaking “Remote Inspection” project at GITEX Global 2023 as part of their efforts to create high-quality services that facilitate the realisation of Dubai Economic Agenda D33 objectives and establish Dubai as one of the top three global economic cities. This initiative, the first of its kind in the region, is designed to expedite business operations and reduce the time required for customs inspections by utilising advanced technologies and artificial intelligence. The target audience for this project includes clients and clearance agents who are part of the Authorized Economic…
Yango, a technology company dedicated to enhancing local communities through global innovations, has announced plans for a new international operational office that will be officially opened during the fourth quarter of 2023 in the vibrant business landscape of Dubai Internet City, the region’s leading tech hub and part of TECOM Group PJSC. The strategic move to establish Yango’s global operational office represents a significant milestone in overseeing operations of its myriad services, such as Yango ride-hailing; Yango Delivery, a last-mile delivery solution provider; and Yango Tech, which offers proprietary technologies that enable retailers to transition to an e-commerce framework, in…
Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, has revealed the first project in its expanded portfolio, with the developer entrusted with refurbishment works at Al Wajh Airport (EJH). The development is focused on modernizing the airport to align with international standards. As well as upgrading the existing terminal and infrastructure, RSG is building a new international terminal, the designs of which will be revealed soon. This will see EJH ready to offer more direct flights, leading to more excellent connectivity and job opportunities for local people. EJH…
Saudia Cargo, the leading air cargo carrier in Saudi Arabia, celebrates a significant accomplishment, receiving the esteemed Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This success demonstrates Saudia Cargo’s commitment to excellence and innovation in pharmaceutical transportation. The IATA’s CEIV is a universally recognized standard within the industry. CEIV Pharma ensures that facilities, equipment, operations, and personnel meet the standards, regulations, and guidelines that pharmaceutical manufacturers require. The aim is to enhance industry knowledge and establish a consistent global standard. IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification is a milestone highlighting Saudia Cargo’s unwavering…
Turhan Özen, Chief Cargo Officer at Turkish Airlines, outlines the vital strategic advancements for the ever-efficient Turkish Cargo… Turkish Cargo, the air cargo section of Turkish Airlines, is primarily responsible for various goods’ local and international airfreight transportation. On its fleet of cargo planes, Turkish Cargo transfers cargo in the form of goods, products, and commodities. Administering a vast worldwide network of locations linking different cities and nations – cargo can be transported effectively worldwide because of this network. Here is everything you want to know about the Turkish air cargo operator… Strategic Alignment In The Evolving Aviation Industry Various…
As Amazon’s network expands, they continue to offer chances for business owners and SMBs in the logistics and delivery industry in the United Arab Emirates to take advantage of their infrastructure, technology, and training to build their companies as Delivery Service Partners (DSPs). Now, the Amazon network in the region consists of 65 owned and third-party delivery stations spread across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, more than 13 fulfilment centres, 720 external fulfilment nodes, and more. In today’s episode, we explore the critical pillar at Amazon – Operations, with Prashant Saran, Director of Operations at Amazon MENA. He spoke…
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the specialised economic zone for innovation and knowledge and member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), hosted a groundbreaking three-week-long Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone delivery trials conducted by Jeebly LLC, a leading UAE-based logistics service provider and Skye Air Mobility, India’s most prominent SaaS based autonomous drone delivery company. The testing was conducted in cooperation with the Dubai Future Foundation, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Dubai Silicon Oasis at the Dubai Experimental Zone in DSO. The zone serves as a real-world test-bed for developing, evaluating and demonstrating robotics and autonomous…
Nutridor, a leading food and beverage (F&B) company under TGI Group, has launched its first state-of-the-art dairy production facility in the UAE at Dubai Industrial City, part of TECOM Group PJSC. The newly launched facility represents an investment of AED 75 million and will serve the demand for Nutridor’s high-quality dairy products under the ‘Abevia’ brand. The new dairy facility has a total built-up area of 100,000 sq. ft. and was developed in less than a year. It includes installing the latest technologies and innovations in dairy manufacturing to ensure that Abevia continues to deliver high-quality products to its customers.…