Mitch Bittermann, Senior Vice President of Commercials at Dubai CommerCity, guides us through various offerings… Dubai CommerCity is the first free zone of its kind in the region, and it offers facilities and services geared towards assisting businesses engaged in digital commerce. Local, regional, and international companies can access a first-of-its-kind premium digital and physical infrastructure through the free zone, which offers a one-stop shop for solutions. Dubai Commercial City also provides strategy consulting, advice on local laws, and end-to-end logistics solutions, including warehousing and last-mile delivery, in addition to full business setup and customs support. Access to complete digital…
Author: Vibha Mehta
Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, Amaala and The Red Sea, has entered into a 25-year concession agreement with the French multinational electric utility company EDF (Électricité de France) and leading clean energy company Masdar on a multi-utilities infrastructure facility to service the Amaala destination. Like its sister destination, The Red Sea, Amaala will be powered entirely by solar energy, saving nearly half a million tons of CO2 emissions annually. The new facility consists of an optimized off-grid renewable energy system, which generates energy from photovoltaic technology, a battery energy storage…
Fresh off the press – the September 2023 issue of Logistics News ME commemorates the accomplished Emirati women advancing the supply chain and logistics industry. In celebration of Emirati Women’s Day on August 28, 2023, we have selected some fascinating biographies of significant Emirati women from companies including Drydocks World, Etihad Cargo, PCFC, Serco, and more. Additionally, we have insights on how Henkel is on the road to zero-emission mobility. Mitch Bittermann, Senior Vice President of Commercials at Dubai CommerCity, walks us through the first free zone in UAE to assist businesses in digital commerce. On the other…
Even though Hamad Port started operating in December 2016, the port’s formal opening was held on September 5th, 2017, under the patronage of Emir H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Given an annual capacity of 7.5 million twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) and under the management of Mwani Qatar, Hamad Port is one of the biggest ports in the Middle East. It is a for a long-time tangible expression of the Qatar National Vision 2030, a port that focuses on the social, economic, ecological, and cultural growth of the country. In addition to being well-positioned to create a regional shipping…
A significant seaport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is commonly referred to as Jeddah Islamic Port or Jeddah Islamic Seaport. It is one of the most important gateways in the Red Sea area and acts as a critical entryway for global trade, linking Saudi Arabia to many other regions of the globe. Due to its advantageous Red Sea coast location, it serves as a crucial maritime crossroads for commerce between Europe, Asia, and Africa. Its closeness to the Suez Canal further increases its significance as a transhipment location. Well-connected to many areas and ports across the world. It is a crucial…
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, is showcasing its innovative suite of e-commerce solutions at Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023 at Riyadh Front from September 4 to 5, 2023. The FedEx e-commerce suite of solutions includes services such as FedEx® Delivery Manager, which helps recipients customize their package delivery to fit around their busy schedules, and real-time tracking that delivers end-to-end visibility and peace of mind for consumers ordering online. To support the future growth of e-commerce with a dual focus on meeting the needs of e-tailers and their end-consumers, FedEx…
A fully integrated industrial and logistics hub in Oman, SOHAR Port and Freezone is strategically situated close to Iran and other Gulf Cooperation Council states, just outside the Strait of Hormuz. Because of its strategic location at the crossroads of major trade routes between Europe, Asia, and Africa, SOHAR offers unrestricted connections to billions of consumers via land, sea, and air, as well as cutting-edge logistics facilities for a variety of cargo. The port, which is successfully run in accordance with the landlord port model, also provides a welcoming regulatory environment, first-rate transport options, and top-notch amenities. Therefore, the hub…
In an exclusive conversation with Sean Kelly, Managing Director of Port of NEOM, Vibha Mehta gets an update on the reconstruction of one of the biggest ports in the kingdom… The operation of Duba Port was handed over to NEOM in 2022 by national maritime regulator Mawani in accordance with NEOM’s plan and the Saudi Ports Authority’s initiatives to turn regional ports into internationally competitive logistics hubs. The port, the principal seaport of entry to the northwest of Saudi Arabia, will be rebranded to Port of NEOM. It is situated near Oxagon, the centre of modern and clean industries in…
Abu Dhabi Airport has announced the forthcoming opening of its state-of-the-art new terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Known as Midfield Terminal Building during the construction phase, ‘Terminal A’ is scheduled to begin operations in early November 2023. Adding a world-class facility to Abu Dhabi’s rapidly evolving transportation infrastructure, the opening will mark a significant milestone for the emirate that has the potential to transform the local aviation ecosystem, strengthen Abu Dhabi’s growing reputation as a destination of choice for travellers, and further boost its position as a global hub for trade and business. Equipped with the latest technologies, Terminal…
Amid swelling population growth – which is forecast to cross 5.8 million by 2040 – and evolving consumer expectations for homes, Dubai Holding Asset Management, a key contributor to the growth and development of the business and tourism sectors in the UAE, has announced community enhancement projects across its portfolio of 15 residential assets over the course of 2023. Robust cross-sector activity, economic resilience, and unparalleled quality of life make Dubai an increasingly attractive city to call home, reflected in a population surge of nearly 100,000 between July 2022 and July 2023 and demand across Dubai’s property market. Dubai Holding…