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UAE’s new cargo data reporting system is primed to support providers

The platform will furnish an analytical overview of air cargo movements within, to and from the UAE

AD Ports acquires 60 per cent stake in Tbilisi Dry Port Image

AD Ports Group acquires majority stake in Tbilisi Dry Port

The port offers direct rail links to Turkey, Georgian ports, and ultimately Black Sea ports in Bulgaria and Romania. Additionally, it has eastward connections to Caspian Sea ports via Azerbaijan

RED SEA - YEMEN COAST

Tesla to Qatar Energy: How companies are responding to Red Sea tensions

From impacting the cost of freight to the cost of energy, tensions in the Red Sea are having a direct impact on global trade

Aramex rolls out e-bikes, electrifies last mile delivery Image supplied

UAE: Aramex electrifies last-mile delivery with new e-bike fleet

The move comes after Aramex successfully launched electric vans in the UAE last year and Jordan in 2017

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DP World: Pioneering breakbulk logistics globally

In 2023, DP World’s Jebel Ali Port handled over 4.35 million tonnes of breakbulk cargo, adding to the 40 million tonnes handled over the last decade for local and international clients

Abu Dhabi, Einride join forces to electrify road freight transport image supplied

Electrifying road freight: Abu Dhabi, Einride join forces

The initiative aims to decarbonise Abu Dhabi’s entire road freight transport by 30 per cent by 2030

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Dubai breaks ground on mega $150m Agri Terminals facility

Agri Terminals will be Dubai’s largest multi-tenant facility for integrated agricultural processing and silo storage

FedEx invests $350m in air, ground regional hub at DWC

Here’s why FedEx has invested $350m in Dubai logistics hub

The 57,000-square-metre facility incorporates advanced technologies that include automated sort systems to enhance the efficiency

AD Ports’ Maqta Gateway acquires 60% stake in Dubai Technologies

AD Ports Group sees profits soar to Dhs1.36bn in 2023

Revenue growth was driven by the Maritime & Shipping (M&S), Ports, Logistics, and Digital Clusters, with M&S contributing the most

DP World Marine Services opens new columbia-panama route Image DP World

DP World Marine Services launches new Colombia-Panama route

The new service marks the 19th shipping route launched globally by the company since October 2022

Aldar to invest $$111m in Europe logistics and storage assets

Aldar, Carlyle to co-invest $111m in Europe logistics and storage assets

The developer will take a majority stake in a co-investment platform, which includes a portfolio of 14 warehouses in the UK

AD Ports’ Maqta Gateway acquires 60% stake in Dubai Technologies

AD Ports’ Maqta Gateway acquires 60% stake in Dubai Technologies

The solution is expected to be a great addition to Maqta Gateway’s in-house single window offering for ports’ digitalisation

AD Ports, Karachi Port Trust expand operations in Pakistan

UAE’s AD Ports signs 25-year concession deal with Karachi Port Trust

Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose, a joint venture between AD Ports and Kaheel Terminal, will take over East Wharf’s existing operations as part of the deal

Abu Dhabi: KEZAD's Dhs621m injection to supercharge warehousing sector image Kezad

Abu Dhabi: KEZAD’s Dhs621m injection to supercharge warehousing sector

 KEZAD Group has commenced construction of the new phases in light of strong demand for warehousing and other prebuilt facilities across Abu Dhabi, in both free zone and domestic industrial areas

AD Ports Group to digitalise Aqaba port operations

AD Ports Group’s Maqta Gateway to digitalise Aqaba port operations

The implementation of port community system marks the first ever export of Abu Dhabi’s key port digitalisation solution

DP World signs 3bn MoUs with India’s Gujarat state government

This Indian state has signed MoUs worth $3bn with DP World

The MOUs cover the development of new ports, terminals, and economic zones in the Indian state

Aramex, Odys Aviation to explore unmanned aerial vehicle cargo delivery Image Aramex

Aramex, Odys Aviation to explore unmanned aerial vehicle cargo delivery in region

The partnership will enhance Aramex’s operations in the UAE, Oman and further afield

ALDAR LOGISTICS

Aldar Properties invests Dhs1bn to expand logistics portfolio

The developer has acquired 7 Central logistics hub from Seven Seas Steel Industries in Dubai Investments Park, with an adjacent plot to build further logistics

Noatum acquires APM Terminals Castellón for EUR10m

AD Ports Group’s Noatum acquires APM Terminals Castellón for EUR10m

The deal allows Noatum Terminal Castellón to expand its operational capacity for bulk, general cargo, and container processing

Saudi’s Mawani inks four contracts worth SAR1bn

Saudi Arabia’s Mawani signs four contracts worth SAR1bn

The authority signed the contracts with Zamil Marine Services and Naghi Marine Company to provide diverse maritime services

DP World to move headquarters to Expo City Dubai

DP World to relocate global head office to Expo City Dubai

The new head office provides a platform for clients and partners to engage with the port operator’s entire portfolio

DP World, IRENA sign agreement to decarbonise ports and maritime and logistics sector Image WAM

Dubai’s DP World, IRENA to decarbonise ports, maritime, logistics sectors

DP World has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2040 and net zero carbon by 2050

Aramex opens advanced cargo delivery centre in Oman

Oman: Aramex opens new advanced courier operation facility

Featuring the latest sorting and processing technology to ensure precision, the new facility is equipped with non-stop CCTV surveillance, improved access control, and strict security protocols

ADNOC L&S nine-month net profit up 162%

ADNOC L&S nine-month net profit up 162%, announces interim dividend

The company’s board of directors approved an interim cash dividend of $65m (Dhs239m) for Q2 2023, equivalent to 3.2 fils per share

Ad Ports Group acquires 10 offshore vessels for $200m HQ-e1680508778804

Abu Dhabi: AD Ports Group purchases 10 offshore vessels to bolster regional operations

AD Ports’ acquisition signifies an increase of around 20 per cent in offshore and subsea capacity for the group, boosting Middle East and Southeast Asia operations

NEOM

Saudi’s NEOM sets up $10bn JV with Denmark’s DSV

The JV is expected to create more than 20,000 work opportunities

DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to operate and modernise the multi-purpose Dar es Salaam Port Image WAM

DP World signs 30-year concession to operate multi-purpose Dar Es Salaam Port

DP World will initially invest more than $250m to upgrade the port and the investment could increase to $1bn during the concession period

UAE’s DP World issues $1.5bn green sukuk

UAE’s DP World raises $1.5bn with green sukuk

The proceeds from the sukuk issuance will be used to fund eligible green projects in line with the company’s recently published sustainable finance framework

DHL acquires remaining shares in Danzas AEI Emirates image DHL

DHL to acquire remaining shares in Danzas AEI Emirates

Danzas AEI Emirates to be fully integrated into DHL Global Forwarding network and to re-brand to the DHL brand

AD Ports Group’s Noatum buys Sesé Auto Logistics

AD Ports Group’s Noatum acquires Sesé Auto Logistics

The deal implies an enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of around 3.5x based on the company’s last twelve months performance to August 2023