TRUCKING-

Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks in MENA to come fitted with telematics solution : Fleetboard — a leading telematics platform pioneered by Mercedes-Benz Trucks — will come pre-installed on all Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks, according to a company press release from Daimler Commercial Vehicles, a regional seller of the trucks. The move will increase digitization in the sector and afford regional fleet owners in markets where the platform is active — the UAE, Morocco, and Kuwait — with access to advanced telematics and connectivity, thereby boosting fleet efficiency, the press release said.

FREIGHT FORWARDING-

Gulf Bank + Transcrete to help SMEs: Gulf Bank has partnered with Kuwaiti logistics company Transcrate to provide logistics services at reduced rates to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), according to a press release. Transcrate will offer Gulf Bank’s business clients with shipping, customs clearance, and other logistics support services, helping them expand their operations locally and internationally as well as meet customer demands.

TRADE-

Qatar + Portugal work towards boosting investment opportunities: Qatar Chamber vice chairman Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba and Trade and Investment Agency Economic Counselor Manuel Couto Mirandadiscussed avenues for fostering cooperation and enhancing partnerships between Qatari and Portuguese companies during a meeting, the Qatar Tribune reports. The two sides also discussed incentives at Qatar’s freezones and in Portugal’s various business sectors.

KORTA promotes Korea-Kuwait business relations: The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency in Kuwait (KOTRA Kuwait) organized a trade connection event earlier this week between a Korean power equipment delegation and Kuwaiti entrepreneurs, Zawya reports. The delegation included seven Korean companies specializing in power equipment and supplies. The meetings focused on several topics related to energy infrastructure including water surge management, scaffolding, electrical conductor materials, and environmental equipment.

ALSO WORTH KNOWING-

  • The Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) and Moldovan ambassador Dimitri Kreutor discussed bolstering bilateral trade and inking an MoU before the year’s close to boost commercial sector partnerships. (Petra)
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