Author: Vibha Mehta

Gebrüder Weiss, an international transport and logistics firm, is putting additional experts and transportation links at their disposal in anticipation of Turkey’s expanding attraction to European importers and exporters. Transports between Turkey and its primary commercial partner, Germany, as well as the Benelux nations, are the main emphasis. Early in December, the logistics firm completely incorporated the newly acquired freight forwarding business 3S Transport & Logistics into the Gebrüder Weiss Türkiye country organization to extend its services. “The demand for transport on the Middle Corridor route is steadily increasing. Due to the increased transit volume, Turkey is gaining further importance…

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Al Masaood Energy, one of the first established oil and gas suppliers and contractors based in the UAE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation (MoUC) with the Columbia Group and Fameline Holding Group to explore openings in the industrial and maritime sectors. Al Masaood Energy offers cutting-edge energy services in the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East, North Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean, and South Asia. The business is also well-known for being a significant local sponsor, agent, and strategic partner of foreign manufacturers and contractors engaged in the UAE energy sector. The development of an integrated industrial ‘mega-base’…

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The Pre-School Learning Alliance of the UK has accredited Hummingbird Early Learning Centre, one of the top institutions for early childhood education and development in the UAE, and it has announced the opening of its newest nursery branch in Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA), which is scheduled to open in January 2023. Hummingbird’s new location, which serves the working-age population in and surrounding DAFZA, one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing free zones and home to more than 3,100 firms, is outfitted with cutting-edge amenities. A personalised and hands-on approach to childcare provides a home-away-from-home setting while incorporating learning through play…

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Logistics News ME interviewed Dhruvil Sanghvi, Founder and CEO of LogiNext, one of the biggest global SaaS (software as a service firm) leaders in automation solutions – with a primary focus on supply chain and logistics. Launched in 2014, LogiNext promises to provide full-stack logistics services, including first-mile, middle-mile, and last-mile. With the expanding e-commerce, start-ups, CEP, and food delivery app industries, these logistically operating companies tend to open doors to more significant opportunities for expansion. Here’s what Dhruvil Sanghvi has to say on shaping the logistics industry… Tell us about LogiNext and your logistics and supply chain solutions. LogiNext…

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SwissBorg, one of the top cryptocurrency wealth management applications in Europe, has announced its debut in the United Arab Emirates in order to provide the safest and most user-friendly software for investing and earning income on assets using Web 3.0. The award-winning app’s two-part recipe for widespread acceptance is simplicity and automation, which enables anybody, regardless of age or skill level, to join a community. SwissBorg introduces a digital asset management tool that eliminates uncertainty in cryptocurrency investments, bringing more than six years of experience to the UAE.    Through a successful initial coin offering, the group raised AED 200…

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During a virtual press conference yesterday, Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi, Founding and Executive Chairman of MEBAA – the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association, and Tim Hawes, Managing Director of Tarsus Group, revealed intriguing new aspects of this year’s MEBAA Show 2022. Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi, Founding and Executive Chairman of MEBAA – the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association, said: “We’re excited to host this year’s MEBAA show, with just one week to go until representatives from across the industry gather to lay out the roadmap for business aviation in the future. The tremendous rise of business…

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has granted Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma recertification to Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Aviation Group. Only 37 airlines worldwide hold the IATA CEIV Pharma certification, including the carrier. The national airline of the UAE received IATA CEIV Pharma accreditation for the first time in 2019 in cooperation with Etihad Airport Services Cargo and its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The Middle East’s first airline and only the third worldwide to possess the CEIV Pharma, CEIV Fresh, and CEIV Live Animals certifications was Etihad Cargo. Following an…

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Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA FZE (DCV MENA) is pleased to announce a long-term strategic relationship with global logistics provider DHL Global Forwarding for the operation and management of the soon-to-be-opened Daimler Truck Dubai Parts Centre. The cutting-edge building will function as a specialized truck parts warehouse. It will allow DCV MENA to better serve Daimler Truck AG clients in the Middle East by providing a wide range of reliable components and quick turnaround times. Daimler Truck AG is one of the world’s major commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its flagship Mercedes-Benz trucks are intended to burn clean fuel, run efficiently, and include…

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Abu Dhabi Airports announced last week that Al Bateen Executive Airport had gained General Civil Aviation Authority 4D Accreditation. Receiving 4D Accreditation, a rare and renowned aviation industry honour means Al Bateen can now accept wide-body aircraft without operational issues, constraints, or civil aviation pre-approval, boosting the airport’s profile, capacity, and future commercial potential. H.E. Eng. Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, says, “Acquiring this certification from General Civil Aviation Authority was central to our long-term development and operational vision for the airport, which can now accommodate larger aircrafts from regional and…

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DHL Express, one of the world’s top express and logistics providers, has made a retail automation breakthrough in the Courier, Express & Parcel (CEP) Industry by opening its first digital service point in the UAE. This automated service station is the first in the Middle East and throughout DHL’s global network. It is located at the Dubai Digital Park (DDP) in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park and a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ). It is an unprecedented industry breakthrough that reflects DHL’s market-leading position in the UAE and ushers in a…

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