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Dubai airport free zone to enter metaverse with METADAFZ

Dubai Airport Freezone to enter metaverse with launch of METADAFZ at Gitex Global

METADAFZ will enable clients from across the globe to conduct meetings via a virtual platform regardless of the physical location among other benefits

DP world open new trade routes in 2022

DP World adds new trade routes to ease supply chain congestion

The new routes, covering more than 23,000 nautical miles, include connections between India, Middle East and Africa

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

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Aramex completes first drone delivery in Oman

The company plans to expand its drone delivery testing across the Middle East region

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Kuwait’s Agility Ventures invests in India’s e-commerce platform Shiprocket

The investment was part of Agility’s strategy to expand across digital logistics and e-commerce in high-growth markets

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Saudi ports see increase in throughput volumes in past eight months

General cargo volumes were up 8.93 per cent to reach 5,722,622 tonnes, with dry bulk cargo hitting 32,723,465 tonnes, reflecting a 7.16 per cent increase

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AD Ports launches KEZAD Group to streamline services for strategic industries

The launch of KEZAD Group opens new opportunities to scale up adjacent businesses such as KEZAD Communities, which provides integrated solutions for staff residential communities

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Maersk signs agreement with Dubai South to expand footprint

The 162,000 square feet facility in the Dubai South Logistics District will become operational later this month

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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

dubuy.com adds Al Ain Farm products to its offerings

Al Ain Farms to offer dairy products in Africa through DP World’s DUBUY.com

Dubuy.com connects 10,000 registered customers to 2,000 registered vendors and facilitates the trade of 1.4 million products on a daily basis

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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

Agility posts Q2 2022 profit

Agility reports KD16.1m net profit for Q2 2022, revenue grows 23.4% to KD138.4m

Agility reported H1 2022 earnings of 11.41 fils per share on a net profit of KD28.8m while revenue increased 22.9 per cent to KD270.5m

Abu Dhabi Ports announces Q2 results

UAE’s AD Ports Group sees net profit rise 59% YoY to Dhs300m in Q2 2022

The 22.32 per cent stake in Aramex, which was transferred to AD Ports Group in January 2022, contributed Dhs12m to EBITDA and net profit in Q2

Bassel El Koussa, Co-founder and CEO of Quiqup

Quiqup to focus exclusively on e-commerce last-mile operations

Quiqup will exit the food delivery business and focus its efforts solely on e-commerce last-mile operations.

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

Abu Dhabi Ports and Hutchinson Ports sign MoU-e1565073659656

Abu Dhabi Ports, Hutchison Ports sign MoU to pursue joint business opportunities

The two entities will form a partnership to operate within Tanzania, where they will explore market competitiveness of port operations and investment opportunities

Etihad Cargo revenue in H1 2022 grows by 6 per cent

UAE’s Etihad Cargo reports 6% revenue growth in H1 2022

Cargo operations delivered revenues of $802m in the first half of 2022

DP world signs del with Adroit Canada and Al Amir food

DP World signs two new development projects with agricultural commodity processors

The new integrated quayside facilities, belonging to Adroit Canada and Al Amir Foods, will enhance the year-round availability and production of essential grains and pulses

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

DP World Q2 2022 gross container volume growth reported

DP World sees 2.9% rise YoY in gross container volumes in Q2 2002

Growth was driven by a strong performance across DP World’s Asia Pacific, Americas and Australia terminals

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

Al Seer Marine to expand freight solutions' offering globally

Abu Dhabi’s Al Seer Marine expands to provide freight solutions for bulk cargo globally

The subsidiary will focus on delivering effective and efficient freight services for cargo interests internationally, focused on the Middle East market

How reverse logistics supports the sustainability agenda

The goal of reverse logistics is to maximise the asset value, creating a focal point to recycle products and materials

K Line Shipping ties up with EGA to decarbonise bulk cargo shipping

Emirates Global Aluminium, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha partner to decarbonise bulk cargo shipping

The partnership will involve the development and implementation of new marine decarbonisation technologies suitable for EGA’s bulk cargo shipping routes

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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

DP World’s Imperial acquires a controlling stake in Africa FMCG Distribution Ltd in Nigeria

DP World’s Imperial acquires stake in AFMCG Distribution in Nigeria

Acquisition aligns with DP World’s aim to become the leading market access and logistics partner in Africa