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Etihad Rail’s marine bridge: Key numbers of the landmark project

Etihad Rail’s new fleet will contribute towards reducing carbon dioxide emissions as it consolidates the transport of goods and cargo

Etihad Rail

Oman-Etihad Rail invites applicants for freight facilities works; 7 facts about the JV

The GCC railway project will include a line connecting Oman’s Suhar to UAE capital Abu Dhabi

AD Ports Group Q2 revenue surges by 66% to Dhs2.1bn

AD Ports Group Q2 revenue surges by 66% to Dhs2.1bn

The group’s net profit increased by 3 per cent year-on-year to Dhs310m in Q2 2023

Sahem Azzam on reimagining supply chain

How technology can unlock the full potential of supply chain

Smart technologies can unlock the potential data dividend in every link in the supply chain

Sustainability

How sustainability is gaining importance in logistics services

Sustainability and supply chain resiliency are expected to reshape the global business environment

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How AD Ports’ logistics cluster is supporting global trade

Qusai Kankazar, chief operations officer of AD Ports’ Logistics Cluster, tells us how the group is growing its global presence while bolstering its regional operations

warehousing technology

How technology is transforming the world of warehousing

Robotics automation can digitalise workflows and improve human productivity

Neweast to set up auto parts hub in Jafza Image Jafza/ DP World

Neweast to establish Dhs500m auto parts distribution hub in Jafza

Neweast’s strategic hub in Jafza will support order fulfillment and delivery in the region for more than 160 premium aftermarket brands

Emirates Delivers

Emirates Delivers, e-commerce delivery platform, now in Kuwait

The platform provides a door-to-door transport solution to bring customers the e-commerce purchases from the UK and the US in three to five working days

supply chains

How artificial intelligence is helping deliver smarter supply chains

Taarek Hinedi, vice president of FedEx Express Middle East and Africa operations, showcases why the company is a pioneer in express transportation

ADNOC LNG

ADNOC L&S reports 327% increase in net profit for H1 2023

ADNOC L&S attributed its strong performance to its expansion of asset and customer base, decarbonisation of operations, and entering new verticals

Dubai maritime authority introduces new decision on transparency of local sea container chaerges Image courtesy WAM

Dubai: Transparency of local sea container charges improves with new rule

The decision outlines five important changes which will help ensure the adoption of global best practices across Dubai’s maritime ecosystem

AD Ports Group boosts cooperation with Shandong Ports Group

UAE’s AD Ports Group boosts cooperation with Shandong Ports Group

Shandong Port will transport passenger vehicles from its ports in China to Autoterminal Khalifa Port, to be stored and displayed within facilities in KEZAD

Etihad Cargo Wallenborn partnership Image Etihad cargo

Etihad Cargo expands European road feeder services to 90 airports

Etihad Cargo has partnered with Wallenborn Transports, offering seamless connectivity between its European gateways and Wallenborn’s network of airports in 27 countries

AD Ports Group completes acquisition of Noatum

AD Ports Group completes acquisition of Spain’s Noatum

The landmark deal brings together two major industry players to form a global powerhouse in the trade and logistics industry

red sea

Carbon tax for ships is supported by 22 countries at Paris Summit

The list of supporters for such a tax currently doesn’t include the US or China, the world’s two largest economies

AD Ports Group creates Khalifa Port drydocks

UAE’s AD Ports Group, Premier Marine form drydocks JV

The hub will be operated by SAFEEN Drydocks and will be fully equipped to accommodate a range of vessels

DP World picks up momentum on electrification projects at Port of Santos, Brazil Image DP World

DP World picks up momentum on electrification projects at Port of Santos, Brazil

A total of 22 diesel-fuelled rubber tyred gantry container handling cranes units will be electrified by the end of next year, with an investment over $16.2m

Dar es Salaam

DP World in talks to expand coverage to Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam port

With access to Dar es Salaam, DP World will expand its reach on the east African coast

AD Ports, Karachi Ports JV

UAE’s AD Ports signs 50-year concession deal with Karachi Port Trust

The expansion and enhancement of Port of Karachi are expected to further cement its position as a key player in the maritime industry

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Zaid S Al Khayyat of Al Khayyat Investments shares the company’s expansion plans

The holding company’s managing director highlights how the company has been charting its growth path as it supports Dubai’s grand economic vision

FedEx and Floship Form Commercial Partnership to Deliver What’s Next in E-Commerce Image FedExx

Here’s how FedEx, Floship aim to support e-commerce companies

The companies will look at enhancing operational efficiency through optimal inventory management and delivery solutions for its customers

Jeddah port - Maersk

Maersk expands operations at Jeddah Port with AE7, AE12 services

The service links Jeddah to over a dozen global shipping hubs across Southern Europe, Africa, and East Asia

etihad rail

Etihad Rail shows how it links key transport hubs across seven emirates: Watch

The rail network stretches across the UAE, connecting Fujairah in the east to Al Ghuwaifat in the west

AD Ports Group, Crystal Offshore deal

AD Ports Group inks 25-year agreement with Crystal Offshore

The new shipyard fabrication facility will cater for drilling rigs and marine assets as well as deep water vessels such as FPSO

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ADNOC L&S soars over 50% above listing price on ADX

ADNOC L&S expects to increase the annual dividend per share by at least 5 per cent per annum

Amazon Saudi Riyadh Fulfillment Center Inauguration Image credit Amazon

Amazon launches new fulfillment centre in Riyadh

The facility spans 390,000 square feet across five floors – approximately the size of five football fields

Saudi SEZs

New Saudi SEZs attract $12.6bn from maritime, mining, manufacturing, logistics sectors

The Saudi SEZs offer competitive corporate tax rates, exemption from customs duties on imports, production inputs, machinery and raw materials, and 100 per cent foreign ownership of companies

Dubai customs

Dubai Customs brings in customised x-ray scanning system

The new installation will speed up clearance operations for heavy and light vehicles, equipment, and yachts at the Jebel Ali and TECOM Customs Centre

Jeddah Islamic Port is Saudi Arabia’s busiest port

Jeddah Islamic Port’s April container volume surges by 25%

The port’s cargo column saw an addition of 19.33 per cent to the 2022 volume to achieve about 5,261,883 tons