#Logistics

AD Ports Group signs agreements with Kyrgyzstan to promote trade

Abu Dhabi Ports Group acquires Spain’s Noatum in Dhs2.5bn deal

Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2023

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Al Seer Marine orders four tankers worth Dhs643m, forges ahead with global expansion plans

The tankers will be LNG ready and are being designed to be ready to adapt to new fuels such as ammonia and methanol

Agility posts-Q3-2022-profit - July 16, 2022: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates meets with Joe Biden, President of the US, during the Jeddah Security and Development Summit. Image: WAM

Kuwait’s Agility reports KD12.6m in earnings for Q3 2022

In Q3, Agility controlled businesses reported EBITDA of KD47m and revenue of KD256.3m

DP World

Inflation among key concerns for global supply chain, reveals DP World survey

According to the survey, the other challenges that freight forwarders are currently experiencing include rising and unpredictable freight rates

Amazon

Amazon’s new warehouse robot could one day replace humans

Amazon employs hundreds of thousands of workers, whose dexterity and intuition currently let them pick and pack items more quickly and more reliably than existing machines

Noon.com Yellow Friday Sale

Noon.com, ADIO partner to set up UAE’s largest e-commerce fulfilment centre at KEZAD

ADIO will provide noon with financial and non-financial incentives to expand operations in Abu Dhabi

aramex earnings Q3 2022

Aramex reports revenue of Dhs4.39bn for the first nine months of 2022

The company’s freight forwarding business reported a strong performance, attributable to increased volumes from industrial, retail and SME verticals

AD Ports IDB sign MoU

AD Ports Group, Iraq’s IDB sign agreement for port and logistics development

The bank aims to provide its services to corporate clients and support a range of landmark infrastructure projects in both countries

swftbox

UAE’s swftbox closes $2m fundraise to build AI-powered delivery platform

The Abu Dhabi-based Hub71 company will continue to scale its services across the region, working with e-commerce retailers and courier companies to enhance the delivery experience

DP World to invest$500m towards reducing co2 emissions

DP World to invest $500m over five years to reduce carbon emissions

DP World’s plans include replacing its global fleet of assets from diesel to electric, investing in renewable power and exploring alternative fuels

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Kuwait’s Agility invests $163m to build Jeddah Logistics Park in Saudi Arabia

The park will serve international and local customers in the retail, consumer goods, technology, automotive, energy and e-commerce sectors

DP World partners with Lin-Gang Special Area to develop Chinese trade zone

The Lin-Gang Special Area offers some of the most innovative and forward-looking business policies for both Chinese and international companies beyond normal free zones offerings

Aramex MyUs takeover

Aramex completes acquisition of cross border e-commerce platform, MyUS

Aramex paid an all-cash purchase price of approximately $265m for the acquisition of MyUS, its largest to date

ADNEC, MICCO agreement

ADNEC Group, MICCO Logistics to develop events-related logistics solutions

The agreement will focus on the development of integrated services, covering shipping, transport and other logistics operations, to support events organised by the ADNEC Group

Bahrain

Bahrain attracts $290m in direct investment in manufacturing and logistics

The investments are expected to generate more than 1,200 jobs over the next three years

Logistics

How leveraging connected experiences in logistics can build resilient supply chains

Advances in cloud data storage, artificial intelligence and cellular networks are all collectively driving a more connected experience in transport and logistics

Safeen Feeders

AD Port Group’s Safeen Feeders to launch new service for Southeast Asia

The company launches first services to Southeast Asia, adding vital new trade routes for the UAE

King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam breaks container throughput record in June

Saudi’s King Abdulaziz Port breaks container throughput record in June

The new milestone surpassed the previous record set in June 2022 by 11,031 TEUs

Saudi's Mawani and ZATCA

Saudi’s Mawani and ZATCA sign deal to regulate joint activities

The deal will be instrumental in supporting the Fasah platform in addition to streamlining operational efficiency and boosting competitiveness at Saudi ports

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How logistics companies are increasingly adopting sustainability practices

From reducing the overall amount of packaging used to enhanced delivery schedules that can be fulfilled in lesser trips, logistics companies are taking the sustainability route

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Tomorrow first: Is the future of logistics here?

Experts from across the region’s logistics and freight sector give us the lowdown on advanced technologies, digitisation, e-commerce and other key trends transforming the sector

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Abu Dhabi to host one of region’s largest food and healthcare storage hubs

The hub will comprise four warehouses with over 80,000m2 of capacity

Mubadala to acquire Canada Cartage Image Courtesy: Mubadala Twitter

Mubadala Capital enters agreement to acquire Canada Cartage

Canada Cartage currently operates through a network of 33 facilities across Canada and has two business segments, dedicated transportation and logistics

Inside the Amazon Abu Dhabi Delivery Station

Inside Amazon’s largest delivery station in the UAE

Gulf Business recently visited Amazon’s largest delivery station in Abu Dhabi to get the details

Adnoc loistics and services acquires Zakher Marine

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC L&S acquires Zakher Marine International

The acquisition strengthens ADNOC L&S’ position as region’s largest shipping and integrated logistics company, growing its total fleet to more than 300 vessels

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AD Ports Group to boost Hayat Biotech’s global expansion with new MoU

The MoU will also boost Hayat Biotech’s global logistics and distribution activities through AD Ports Group’s logistics network, which includes its cold and ultra-cold pharma hub based in KIZAD

AD Ports Group

Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group, SEG to create logistics cluster in Uzbekistan

AD Ports Group will establish its first foreign office in Uzbekistan to support the project

Amazon startups

Amazon backs Saudi entrepreneurs to establish logistics startups

The programme aims to establish more than 30 new startups and create hundreds of job opportunities during the first three years

AD Ports Group

AD Ports Group to launch logistics and freight services in Uzbekistan

The joint venture with Enter Engineering Group will include sea, land and rail logistics, warehousing, contract logistics and customs clearance

Ajman Free Zone

Ajman Free Zone reports 45% growth in e-commerce sector in 2022

Warehousing solutions are a core focus within the freezone’s operations