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Emirates SkyCargo upgrades ground fleet with advanced Euro 6 MAN trucks

Emirates SkyCargo upgrades ground fleet with advanced Euro 6 MAN trucks

Beyond emissions reduction, the Euro 6 trucks are equipped with advanced driver-assistance and safety systems

Abu Dhabi signs 29 commercial agreements to accelerate autonomous mobility deployment

Abu Dhabi signs 29 commercial agreements to accelerate autonomous mobility deployment

The 29 agreements span a range of strategic sectors including e-commerce, food and goods delivery

DP World’s NIP to host Dhs55m Cars24 auto hub Image courtesy DP World Image for illustrative purposes

DP World’s NIP to host Dhs55m Cars24 auto hub

The 220,000 sqft centre, due to begin construction in November and open by August 2026, will create more than 200 jobs in its first phase and process over 100,000 vehicles annually

Mubadala holds 30 per cent stake in Loscam image Getty-Images-

Mubadala acquires stake in Loscam, joins Trustar Capital, FountainVest, Sinotrans

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Loscam operates across 13 regions in the Asia-Pacific, including Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Greater China

Tomaso Rodriguez to step down as CEO of talabat Image Supplied

talabat announces CEO transition as Tomaso Rodriguez steps down

Rodriguez will be succeeded by Toon Gyssels, who returns to the company and will formally assume the position of CEO on November 21

keeta and DTC sign partnership

DTC, Keeta partner to boost last-mile delivery in Dubai

Under the agreement, DTC will deploy an initial fleet of 150 delivery motorbikes, with plans to increase that number to 500 by the end of the year

DP World and Paypal to collaborate on cross border digital trade payments image courtesy WAM

DP World to invest $29m in Egypt cold storage facility

The facility will be equipped with a fully integrated Warehouse Management System offering real-time inventory visibility and seamless connectivity with client systems

ADGM based LUNATE and BLACKSTONE FORM GLIDE

Blackstone, Abu Dhabi’s Lunate form $5bn logistics platform for GCC expansion

Targetting $5bn in high-quality warehouse assets, GLIDE will focus on greenfield developments, selective portfolio acquisitions, and sale-and-leaseback transactions

Saudi’s Bahri, IMI announce first order for Saudi-built ocean-going vessels

Saudi’s Bahri, IMI announce first order for Saudi-built ocean-going vessels

The new geared Ultramax vessels are designed to provide operational flexibility and efficiency, with the ability to access ports with limited infrastructure

AD Ports Group breaks ground on Luanda terminal modernisation project

AD Ports Group breaks ground on Luanda terminal modernisation project

Once completed in Q1 2027, the terminal will increase container capacity from 25,000 TEUs to 350,000 TEUs, while Ro-Ro volumes are expected to exceed 40,000 vehicles

Rodrigue Nacouzi, CEO of Transcorp International

Transcorp CEO on building resilient GCC logistics networks

With 30 per cent of global trade passing through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, security concerns and chokepoints remain front of mind for regional operators

DP World launches Atlas UK Morocco service

DP World launches Morocco-UK service to cut export times, emissions

DP World will formally launch the service at an event in Agadir, Morocco, on September 18

DP World partners with Atlantis Dubai to manage luxury resorts’ supply chains

DP World partners with Atlantis Dubai to manage luxury resorts’ supply chains

Atlantis Dubai runs a supply chain of more than 60,000 products sourced from about 70 countries, covering gourmet ingredients, merchandise and essential provisions

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DP World invests $2.5bn in logistics, creating 5,000 jobs in 2025

DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali free zone in Dubai already directly employs 160,000 people

Dubai: DFF, Amazon launch gig economy delivery pilot

Dubai: DFF, Amazon launch gig economy delivery pilot

Dubai Future Foundation said the programme could reduce reliance on delivery vehicles in densely populated areas

Saudi tightens tourism rules: Fines soar to SAR250,000 for unlicensed operators

Inside Saudi Arabia’s mega transport projects powering Vision 2030

The Kingdom is leveraging PPPs to develop highways, railways, ports, and airports, attracting private investment and expertise to drive innovation and efficiency

IFFCO’s Melahat Yildirim shares the blueprint for resilient, ethical, and digitally empowered supply chains

IFFCO’s Melahat Yildirim shares the blueprint for resilient, ethical, and digitally empowered supply chains

Yildirim outlines how IFFCO is building a future-ready, responsible, and agile food system across the Middle East and beyond

DP World posts 20.4% rise in H1 revenue, container volumes up 6.7%

Dubai’s DP World posts 20.4% rise in H1 revenue

Across terminals where DP World has operational control, the company handled 27.4 million TEU, an increase of 7.5 per cent year-on-year

Owen Richards, partner – corporate finance at Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard advises on Dhs530m AlMarkaz logistics asset sale

The transaction underscores the strategic importance of logistics and industrial real estate in the Middle East

AD Ports Group's Q2 profit flat as tax offsets revenue growth, cash flow surges

AD Ports Group’s Q2 profit flat as tax offsets revenue growth, cash flow surges

MD and group CEO Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi said the company’s five-cluster business model continued to deliver sustainable growth despite macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges

DP World expands vehicle capacity at Jebel Ali to meet surging demand

DP World expands vehicle capacity at Jebel Ali to meet surging demand

In H12025, the port handled 545,000 vehicles, a 28 per cent increase from the same period last year

aramex H1 2025 highlights

Aramex reports group revenue of Dhs3.06bn for H1

Net profit came in at Dhs8m for the half-year, a sharp fall from Dhs49m in the same period last year

DHL launches Xcelerate a premium fast-track airport-to-airport cargo service

DHL Aviation launches ‘Xcelerate’ for premium, fast-track air cargo

In line with DHL’s environmental commitments, Xcelerate includes a mandatory sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) surcharge

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ADQ declares Aramex acquisition offer unconditional ahead of 25 July settlement

The transaction represents a significant milestone in ADQ’s strategy to deepen its investment in global logistics and supply chains

Thales' Roque Carmona on its supply chain strategy and the future of procurement

Thales’ Roque Carmona on its supply chain strategy and the future of procurement

With Thales now working with more local suppliers through its Go to UAE initiative, the company’s investment in the Emirates continues to deepen, shares Carmona

DP World to pilot autonomous magnetic rail freight at Indian port

DP World to pilot autonomous magnetic rail freight at Indian port

The MoU paves the way for a 750-metre pilot of Nevomo’s MagRail system at Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat

Dubai South unveils flexible logistics facilities for growing businesses

Dubai South unveils flexible logistics facilities for growing businesses

Dubai South’s Logistics District forms a key part of the UAE’s infrastructure network

Françoise Russo (left), chief digital and technology officer at Aramex, and Amjad Al Sabbah, group VP for the Middle East and Africa at Sprinklr (right)

How Aramex, Sprinklr are reimagining customer experience with AI

Amjad Al Sabbah, group VP for Middle East and Africa at Sprinklr, and Francoise Russo, CTO at Aramex, on enabling hyper-personalised, AI-powered customer journeys

DP World signs $800m deal to redevelop Syria’s Port of Tartus

DP World signs $800m deal to redevelop Syria’s Port of Tartus

Plans include the construction of new infrastructure, deployment of advanced cargo-handling equipment, and implementation of digital systems

AD Ports Group, KTZ Express launch GulfLink JV to boost Central Asia logistics

AD Ports Group, Kazakhstan Railways kick off GulfLink JV operations

AD Ports Group has pledged investments of over $775m in Kazakhstan and is working on several initiatives including a grain terminal and a multipurpose terminal at Kuryk Port