#Logistics

Jafza invests Dhs90m to expand logistics park to meet demand

Jafza invests Dhs90m to expand logistics park to meet demand

The expansion brings the total area of Jafza Logistics Park to more than 922,000 square feet

Modon Elsewedy Industrial development to build industrial zone in Ras EL Hekma

Modon, Egypt’s Elsewedy to develop industrial zone in Ras El Hekma

Spanning 170.8 million square metres, Ras El Hekma is set to be a fully functional, smart, sustainable, and inclusive urban community

Hendrik Venter, CEO DHL Supply Chain Europe Middle East and Africa

Insights: Trends shaping global supply chains in 2025

In a time when consumer expectations are soaring and sustainability pressures are mounting, outsourcing logistics enables firms to remain agile, reduce costs and improve service levels

DP World numbers for 2024 Image courtesy DP World _ Dubai Media Office copy

DP World reports 9.7% revenue growth, 6.7% rise in EBITDA for 2024

The company reported that net profit for the year was $1.5bn, down 2 per cent, primarily due to higher finance costs

Metal Park launches Dhs110m storage hub in KEZAD

Metal Park launches Dhs110m storage hub in KEZAD

The hub will be developed in three phases and offer a combined storage capacity of 350,000 metric tonnes and 54,000 cubic metres of shelved storage exclusively for metals

DP World, Mawani inaugurate SAR3bn terminal in Jeddah

The expansion has also introduced automated and electrified yard cranes, while the number of quay cranes is set to increase from 14 to 17 by the end of 2025, and eventually to 22 as capacity expands to 5 million TEUs

Eni, ADQ to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals

Italy’s Eni, UAE’s ADQ to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals

The growing demand for critical minerals, including lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements, is expected to increase sixfold by 2050

DP World records highest cargo volumes at Jebel Ali Port since 2015

DP World records highest cargo volumes at Jebel Ali Port since 2015

According to DP World, 15.5 million TEUs and 5.4 million metric tonnes of breakbulk cargo handled in 2024

AD Ports Group, CMA CGM to develop multipurpose terminal in Pointe Noire

AD Ports Group, CMA CGM to develop multipurpose terminal in Pointe Noire

The CMA CGM Group operates 60 port terminals across 30 countries, supporting Central and West African supply chains through its fleet and infrastructure

AD Ports Group begins port, logistics ops in Angola

AD Ports Group begins port, logistics operations in Angola

AD Ports Group’s expansion into Angola follows the signing of a 2023 framework agreement between the company and the Angolan government

PIF-owned Folk Maritime focused on driving regional trade, says CEO Poul Hestbaek

PIF-owned Folk Maritime focused on driving regional trade, says CEO

With Vision 2030 driving infrastructure growth, Saudi Arabia is poised to become a global logistics hub, and Folk Maritime will play a pivotal role in this transformation, says Poul Hestbaek

DP World to launch multi currency stablecoin based cross border payment solutions -Image-by-WAM

DP World launches Stablecoin-based cross-border payment solutions

DP World aims to reduce the cost of trade settlements, increase transparency and shorten transaction times for cross-border payments

Oman’s Asyad Group plans to sell at least 20% of shipping unit via IPO

Oman’s Asyad Group plans to sell at least 20% of shipping unit via IPO

Asyad Shipping transports LNG, crude oil, and other products and counts BP, Shell and trading firm Trafigura among its customers and partners

AD Ports Group inks MoU with Egypt to develop logistics park in Alexandria

AD Ports Group inks MoU with Egypt to develop logistics park in Alexandria

AD Ports Group will collaborate with HCMLT to explore the development, management, and operation of a 1.1 square kilometre integrated logistics area at Alexandria Port

dnata invests $31.2m to expand Melbourne Airport facility

dnata invests $31.2m to expand Melbourne Airport catering facility

The construction of the facility is underway, and it is scheduled to be operational in September 2026

AD Ports Group, KazMorTransFlot to expand Caspian Sea operations

AD Ports Group, KazMorTransFlot to expand Caspian Sea operations

The partnership includes expanding the tanker fleet for crude oil transportation, further strengthening Kazakhstan’s energy sector and deepening the collaboration between AD Ports Group and KMTF

Etihad Rail debuts carbon emission avoidance, reduction certificates

Etihad Rail debuts carbon emission avoidance, reduction certificates

The company’s operations are projected to reduce CO2 emissions from the UAE’s road transport sector by 21 per cent annually by 2050

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ plans to launch takeover of courier firm Aramex

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ plans to launch takeover of courier firm Aramex

Q Logistics has set the takeover bid price at $0.82 (Dhs3) per share, representing a 33 per cent premium over Aramex’s closing price on Thursday

DP World hits $11bn investment milestone in 10 years

Dubai’s DP World hits $11bn investment milestone in 10 years

The company’s capacity has expanded by 33 per cent, driven by a combination of global expansion projects, including greenfield developments and acquisitions

AD Ports Group expands global presence, boosts financial performance in 2024

AD Ports Group expands global presence, boosts financial performance in 2024

AD Ports Group continued its focus on digital transformation in 2024 with the acquisition of a 60 per cent equity stake in Dubai Technologies

AD Ports group completes major restructuring after Noatum acquisition mage-courtesy-AD-Ports-Group

AD Ports Group completes major restructuring following Noatum integration

This year, AD Ports Group entered Drewry International’s rankings of the world’s 20 largest container port operators and achieved 40th place in Lloyd’s List Top 100 global rankings

AD Ports Group refinances, upsizes revolving credit facility to $2.125bn

AD Ports Group refinances, upsizes revolving credit facility to $2.125bn

As a result of this increased demand, AD Ports Group has expanded its banking pool from nine to 18 financial institutions

DP World begins dredging work at Sengal's Port of Ndayane

DP World begins dredging work at Sengal’s Port of Ndayane

The port is expected to boost Senegal’s GDP by 3 per cent, increasing trade flows and potentially adding $15 bn in trade value by 2035

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates CMA Terminals Khalifa Port image courtesy wam

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inaugurates CMA Terminals Khalifa Port

With the addition of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, the facility’s annual container capacity has surged by 23 per cent, bringing the total to almost 10 million TEUs

dnata Logistics expands footprint with $27m facility in Dubai South

UAE’s dnata Logistics expands footprint with $27m facility in Dubai South

The construction of the warehouse is underway, with completion scheduled for November 2025

Mubadala prepares for sale of Brazil’s Porto Sudeste, Mina Gerais iron-ore mines

Mubadala to sale Brazil’s Porto Sudeste, Mina Gerais iron-ore mines

The Abu Dhabi state investor and the trading company completed their acquisition of Porto Sudeste in early 2014

AD Ports group reports Q3 and Jan to Sept perfromance highlights Image courtesy AD Ports Group

AD Ports Group marks Q3 performance with net profit of Dhs445m

AD Ports Group reported a revenue of Dhs4.66bn, up 10 per cent year-on-year, for the third quarter of the year

AD Ports group and Pakistan sign MOUs Image WAM

AD Ports Group, Pakistan ink MoUs to enhance transport, logistics sectors

AD Ports Group’s focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and data analytics, will be critical in the optimsation of Pakistan’s logistics operations

EasyLease Acquires Majority Stake in Gallega Global Logistics

IHC’s EasyLease acquires majority stake in Gallega Global Logistics

Gallega Global Logistics is known for its supply chain solutions across sectors such as automotive, industrial, FMCG, healthcare, and retail

Dubai’s Emirates SkyCargo orders more Boeing 777F freighters

Dubai’s Emirates SkyCargo orders more Boeing 777F freighters

The order for more of the current-generation freighters emerged amid tensions between Emirates and Boeing over separate delivery delays of 777X