Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of five airports in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, welcomed the first SF Express cargo plane to Abu Dhabi International Airport. The inaugural flight signalled the launch of operations for the global freight leader for the first time in the region. This strategic partnership collaborates with Etihad Cargo and Kerry Logistics and further strengthens Abu Dhabi International Airport’s critical regional cargo hub position. Chinese-based SF Express, one of the world’s largest providers of express logistics services and solutions, has gained significant attention in the logistics industry due to its recent international expansion strategy. With…
Author: Vibha Mehta
Dubai CommerCity, the first and leading free zone dedicated to digital commerce, part of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and a joint venture with the property developer Wasl, announced that BEUMER Group, an international manufacturer of intralogistics systems, has set up its new offices in the free zone. BEUMER Group will be able to expand and support its regional operations in intralogistics solutions for airports, logistics, cement, chemical, ports & terminals, and minerals and mining at Dubai CommerCity. The announcement aligns with Dubai CommerCity’s continuous efforts to advance digital commerce in the region. It aligns with its strategic…
DP World Limited handled 19.5 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in the first quarter of 2023, with gross container volumes increasing by 1.4% year-on-year on a reported basis and up 3.7% on a like-for-like basis. The growth was driven by a strong performance in Asia Pacific and India, partially offset by softer performance in Europe and the Americas. Jebel Ali (UAE) handled 3.5 million TEU in 1Q 2023, up 2.3% year-on-year. At a consolidated level, our terminals handled 11.4 million TEU during the first quarter of 2023, up 0.7% year-on-year on a reported…
The Dulsco Group, a leading service provider in the UAE, has enhanced its road safety performance by recently implementing the DriveSafe Telematics initiative in the region. This program uses technology from DriveSafe, a leading fleet safety management solutions provider, to monitor driver behaviour and record driving parameters such as overall speed, acceleration, braking, and cornering. It provides drivers with real-time feedback on their driving performance. In 2022, the Dulsco Group integrated the DriveSafe Telematics system (previously known as GreenRoad) into their entire 158-vehicle fleet, which is part of the Dulsco People division. The aim was to educate staff and drivers…
JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh company and a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, offered a first look at the new ClearSky Smart Fleet™, a next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) platform for accurate, two-way fleet management and machine interactivity, last week at the Summit of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) in Berlin, Germany. This JLG® system will launch in late Summer/early Fall 2023. “Telematics today can only do so much,” says Ara Eckel, Director of Product Management for JLG’s connected solutions. “ClearSky Smart Fleet reimagines what’s possible, paving the way to a new frontier…
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports, has reaffirmed its status as a unique preferred business destination for local, regional and international organisations across several economic sectors, recording a two-fold increase in leased-out spaces and properties. This strong performance in 2022 was driven by growth in leased spaces and properties, where ADAFZ signed contracts for 163,580 m2 across Abu Dhabi International, Al Ain International and Al Bateen Executive Airports. Properties included commercial areas, land development plots, and administrative facilities, resulting in an increase in annual leases by 256%. H.E. Eng. Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, Managing…
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), an integrated free zone technology park and member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), have joined forces to encourage the adoption of e-mobility solutions among electric vehicle users or owners through installing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Scheider Electric’s Gulf headquarters. Demand for electric vehicles in the UAE market has steadily increased over the past few years. It is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30% until 2028, according to a global electric mobility…
When FedEx started 50 years ago, 389 employees delivered 186 packages to 25 U.S. cities on the first night of continuous operation. Today, it is a very different organization, carrying around 15 million packages to 220 countries and territories daily, on global air and ground networks, providing access, services, and technologies that meet the world’s growing shipping demands. The FedEx network is exceptionally difficult to replicate — an unmatched combination of scale, access, and flexibility. It reflects five decades of investment, innovation, and expertise, includes the world’s largest all-cargo air fleet, and connects 99% of the world’s gross domestic product.…
The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) in Sharjah has wrapped up three days of successful participation at the International Exhibition and Conference ‘India Steel 2023’, one of the world’s most significant and crucial steel industry events. The conference, which took place from April 19 to 21 at the Mumbai Exhibition Centre, brought together industry leaders, experts, stakeholders from around the globe, and major commercial and manufacturing companies. During the three-day gathering, HFZA showcased its facilities and services, positioning Sharjah as an attractive investment destination. The team engaged with major companies and brands operating in the global steel sector and exhibition…
In recent years, the UAE’s commitment to accelerate its sustainability objectives from discussion to action has been highlighted through the laser-focused implementation of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) plans and policies by numerous public and private entities nationwide. Having declared 2023 as the ‘Year of Sustainability’, the host nation of COP28 is escalating its efforts to lead global efforts on ESG education and benchmark the contribution levels expected from organisations across the Emirates. These latest moves are progressive and ambitious but follow a clear pattern. In 2021, the UAE announced its Net Zero by 2050 initiative, making it the first…