Author: Vibha Mehta

NOMU, a food-tech supply chain platform in the MENA region that soft-launched in 2022 and went through a pilot phase of testing for a year, has officially launched operations across the region, set to reinvent groceries for families and homegrown F&B professionals. Riyadh-based, NOMU is a holding group created after merging two companies, Jumlaty and Appetito. KSA-based Jumlaty is an end-to-end supply chain as a service solution for small and medium restaurants, a one-stop shop aggregator of all major food suppliers. The brand is now expanding into North Africa and taking over all existing B2B offerings. On the other hand,…

Vibha Mehta, Editor of Logistics News ME, speaks with Rodrigue Nacouzi, CEO and Founder of Transcorp International where they discuss about the business, regional logistics landscape, client concerns, and much more… Transcorp Intl, a Logi-Tech firm headquartered in Dubai since 2013, serves the markets in the UAE and KSA. The business adopts a B2B2C business model that addresses the omnichannel difficulties of the logistics sector’s temperature controlled ‘First, Middle, and Last Mile services.’ Additionally, the company is known for its distinctive temperature-controlled last-mile delivery programmes supported by cutting-edge technology that gives its end-users the most visibility and flexibility. By reducing waiting…

As 11 of the 17 most water-stressed countries in the world are based in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, more than 10 Ministers of the Arab countries will participate in the two-day Arab Water Convention scheduled to be held on February 20-21, 2023, at the Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre in Dubai, UAE, to address the depleting water tables and impending water crisis in the Arab world and how to overcome those challenges. Held under the patronage of the League of Arab States, the two-day event will be convened by Arab Water Council, with a special focus…

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has reinforced its commitment to customer service excellence by restructuring the carrier’s Contact Centre Team. To improve global customer service response times and support the UAE team to enable it to enhance business conversion, Etihad Cargo has created two separate units. One section is dedicated to servicing UAE customers, and the other to service the rest of the world and global key accounts. The separate units will have dedicated communication channels and email addresses to avoid overlap and improve response times. The capabilities of both the UAE-focused and global…

Emirates has completed the ground engine testing for one of its GE90 engines on a Boeing 777-300ER using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The objective of the ground testing and analysis is to demonstrate the capability of the GE90 engine to run on the specially blended 100% SAF without affecting its performance, requiring no modifications to the aircraft systems or special maintenance procedures on the Boeing 777-300ER or GE90 engine to operate. SAF reduces carbon emissions over the fuel’s life cycle by up to 80%. The ground test results will pave the way for the airline’s first experimental test flight…

JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers, announces a new business structure in the EMEAI region. Effective January 1, 2023, JLG has restructured its EMEAI Business to create focus on the core elements of Commercial: JLG Powertowers Leicester: JLG Verticals Tonneins: Strategy, Planning and Engineering and Order to Delivery: Karel Huijser, General Manager for JLG in the EMEAI region, states, “This new commercial structure ensures that our business is strategically optimised for our next growth stage. Championed by our ‘People First’ culture of trust, accountability and inclusion, these…

UD Trucks has continued its journey of exceptional growth throughout the Middle East, East, and North Africa (MEENA) region by registering an average of 30 per cent growth for the second year. This boost for the Japanese truck manufacturer strengthens its position as a market leader in a largely European-dominated regional truck market. UD Trucks continues to place its “Better life” Strategy for people and the planet at the core of its objective to become the Japanese Sustainability Leader by 2025.   There were positive stories for UD Trucks right across the region over the past 12 months. Sales of…

Rowan Stott, a Research Analyst at Interact Analysis, presents an acute report on how warehouse automation is forecasted to perform in the near future. Rawan has an academic background in physics and experience in experimental environments and works in the automation sector. While he has a keen interest in micro-fulfilment, rapid delivery and last-mile logistics, he is also helping expand Interact Analysis’ research coverage in this fast-growing industry. Following the publication of our Warehouse Automation – 2022 report, we have produced this insight to discuss the major themes which have influenced the forecast. The report provides a highly granular assessment…

India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. In an era of global economic headwinds, India’s petroleum products consumption recorded a growth of 5.1% in FY 2021-22. It is projected to grow at 11% in FY 2022-23. Bitumen, Petrochemicals and Base Oils are the three essential products which are increasingly dependent on imports, mainly due to domestic refining slate constraints. Middle East has traditionally been the key supply source for India’s import requirements. Russia is fast emerging as a new supply source vying for a slice of the Indian petroleum products market. The new year 2023 brings together the…

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan chairs the RoyalJet LLC, an Abu Dhabi-owned and controlled collection of firms that dominates the worldwide premium private aviation market. RoyalJet is also a multiple World Travel Awards laureate in the ‘World’s Leading Private Jet Charter’ category, and its FBO has received other awards for its facilities and services. Here, Mohammed Husain Ahmed, CEO of RoyalJet, talks to Vibha Mehta, Editor of Logistics News ME, about changing trends in the aviation industry… Logistical Operations For RoyalJet The logistical operations for RoyalJet involved a wide range of activities designed to ensure…