AVIATION-

Qatar Airways Cargo has relaunched and expanded its pharma transportation offerings, the company said in a statement.The cargo carrier now has five product subcategories to diversify its solutions to customers and optimize its pharma transport solutions, the statement said. Clients will also be sent active container milestones, along with temperature and battery readings of each unit, ensuring they are kept up to date with the status of their shipments. The project has been rolled out to a few, select locations and will be rolled out globally over the course of the year.

MARITIME-

UAE’s Thuraya updates software for its MarineStar device:Thuraya — a satellite operator offering communications solutions to several sectors, including maritime — has launched a multi-language software for its maritime voice, tracking, and monitoring system, MarineStar, the company said in a statement. The new software “upgrades the terminal’s geofencing and air programme capabilities, enhancing its tracking, monitoring, fish catch reporting and integration capabilities,” according to the statement The software should improve productivity on vessels and reinforce compliance with international maritime regulations, the company said.

The Dubai Police has launched an initiative to bolster communications with the maritime sector, according to a statement. The initiative will involve efforts to strengthen communication links with fishermen, residents, and strategic partners involved in the maritime sector, as well as with private and public officials in Dubai, according to the announcement.

STARTUPS-

India’sShipsy launches second Middle East HQ in Riyadh: Logistics startup Shipsy has opened a second regional headquarters in Riyadh after setting up its first regional HQ in Dubai in 2021, as the company looks to “aggressively onboard local talent,” according to a statement. The expansion comes as the startup aims to boost its regional presence and customer support, the statement said. Shipsy recently pledged investments of USD 10 mn over the next five years to develop technology innovation and R&D.

STORAGE-

Saudia Cargo expands cold chain solutions with Tower Cold Chain partnership: Saudia Cargo has signed an agreement withTower Cold Chain — which provides temperature-controlled transportation containers — to transport pharma, biotech, and life science products, according to a statement by Tower Cold Chain. “The breadth of the Tower range means we can extend our network and provide customers with greater choice, including the ability to ship [pharma products] on narrow-bodied as well as wide-bodied aircrafts,” Saudia Cargo Global Product Manager Adel Elshazly stated.

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