TRUCKING-

NTSC + Naqel Express partner to decarbonize Naqel’s fleet: The collaboration will bring to bear the National Transportation Solutions Company’s (NTSC) experience in sustainability to develop a fleet decarbonization roadmap for Saudi Post subsidiary Naqel Express, according to a press release. The initiative will see Naqel bring aboard NTSC’s advanced Q-Light QARGO4EV electric trucks, which are set to substantially reduce the company’s carbon footprint and lay the groundwork for a fully sustainable fleet by 2030.

STORAGE + WAREHOUSING-

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions inaugurated a new depot in Dubai-World Central Airport, Time Aerospace reports. The new facility is strategically positioned between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, allowing it immediate access to Emirates’ hub in Dubai and Etihad’s in Abu Dhabi. The depot will also act as a gateway to the Indian subcontinent, which is a key market for pharma productions. Germany-based air freight equipment manufacturer DoKaSch’s expansion into Dubai grants regional customers access to the company’s opticooler technology, noted for maintaining consistent temperatures in adverse conditions.

AVIATION-

Hamad Bin Khalifa University + ICAO partner on innovation in civil aviation: Qatar’s Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) inked an MOU to collaborate on innovation and developing civil aviation ecosystems, according to a transport ministry statement. The agreement establishes a framework for both organizations to work together on the transfer of knowledge and expertise, best practices, and the development of the aviation ecosystem via training and capacity building. As per the signed agreement, both organizations will collaborate on innovation in topics relating to the environment, climate science, sustainable navigation technologies, security, drones, and others. Further cooperation could take the form of collaboration on studies, events, and training, the statement said.

RAIL-

Kazakhstan has kicked off construction of a new 152 km Darbaza to Maktaara railway to broaden capacity and promote exports and cross-border transits, including to Iran, according to a Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov statement. The new railway is expected to streamline the country’s transit trade, enabling cargo movements to Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan and alleviating congestion on other railroads. The new route is projected to add an additional 10 to 14 mn tons of cargo traffic, possibly increasing to 20 to 25 mn tons in the future, a railway official said. There are also ongoing discussions on connecting the railway to a proposed Pakistan to India rail corridor, the official also said.

ALSO WORTH KNOWING-

  • The UAE holds 40% of the aircraft fleet in the Arab region, Director General of the Arab Civil Aviation Organisation (ACAO) Abdennabi Manar told Wam.
  • Saudi Transport and Logistic Services Minister Saleh Al Jasser met with Qassim Chamber of Commerce officials, investors,and entrepreneurs to explore boosting cooperation with the private sector. Al Jasser also met with Qassim region governor Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to discuss road projects in the region. (Statement | Statement)
  • Dubai International Chamberhas opened a new office in Lagos, Nigeria to strengthen trade and boost investments between the business communities in the UAE and Nigeria. (Statement)
  • The UAE’s Air Arabia is launching flights to Phuket International Airport, Thailand, from Sharjah International Airport starting 15 December. (Statement)
  • Kuwait is putting in place a one-year ban on the export of recycled oil in order to nurture its biofuel industry. (Gulf News)
  • Ooredoo has inked an agreement with state-owned telecommunication infrastructure group Qatar National Broad Network to develop Doha Port’s digital infrastructure. (QNA)
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