SUPPLY CHAINS-

J&T Express + RCYJ partner up on supply chain development: Global logistics firm J&T Express has inked an MoU with Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) to collaborate on supply chain and logistics development within RCJY’s economic zones, Gulf Tech reports. RCYC will leverage J&T’s experience to attract e-commerce and logistics-related partnerships to the economic zones.

DECARBONIZATION-

Saudi Arabia’s NTSC + SBT + Electromin ink decarbonization roadmap agreement: Saudi Arabia’s National Transportation Solutions Company (NTSC), Saudi Bulk Transport (SBT), and Electromin are launching a joint operation to drive the shift towards cleaner and more innovative transport solutions in the Kingdom, according to a statement released on Thursday. The group has inked a decarbonization roadmap agreement that outlines a framework for developing and executing advanced transportation solutions, emphasizing the creation of detailed decarbonization strategies and the reduction of carbon emissions across various modes of transport. The agreement involves replacing traditional diesel trucks with electric light duty trucks, and has already secured an order for the first batch of trucks.

ZONES-

RAK Ports + Jianhua partner up on concrete manufacturing facility: Dubai-based maritime port operator Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Ports and China’s concret firm Jianhua Holdings Group signed an agreement to build the first phase of a manufacturing facility for prestressed high-strength concrete piles in RAK Maritime City Freezone, according to a statement published last week. The investment ticket is over AED 100 mn (c. USD 27 mn), according to the statement, which did not reveal a timeline for construction.

Strategizing production and exports: The facility will meet the increasing demand for high-quality materials in the GCC and Asia markets. “This new manufacturing facility will not only enable us to meet the growing demand for construction materials in the region but also solidify our position as a key contributor to the UAE’s industrial sector,” RAK Ports CEO Roy Cummins said in the statement.

TRADE-

Saudi Exports + Al Nahdi to promote KSA products: The Saudi Export Development Authority (Saudi Exports) has signed an MoU with Al Nahdi Medical company to support Saudi products and boost their presence on Al Nahdi pharmacy shelves, their Made in Saudi program and network in Saudi Arabia’s Pharmaceutical retail sector, SPA reported last week. The products hosted on the shelves will be locally manufactured health and medical supplies.

STORAGE + WAREHOUSES-

Logisolutions opens high-rise logistics platform in Morocco: Morocco-based logistics firm Logisolutions has inaugurated Morocco’s first high-rise warehouse in Ain Sbaa-Sidi Bernoussi’s industrial zone in Casablanca, MAP reported last week. The facility — which spans 15k sqm — features 25k pallet slots across 18 meters of high-rack shelving and is equipped with 16 loading docks.

AVIATION-

EMMA to install new management system Muscat airport: Oman Airports Management Company has partnered with Doha-based airport management firm EMMA Systems to install its advanced airport management platform A-CDM at Muscat International Airport, according to a statement published last week. The collaboration — implemented through EMMA System’s local partner Shanfari Special Projects LLC — aims to boost operations at Oman’s airports by enhancing resource management, strengthening collaborations, and improving operational efficiency, the statement said.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

  • Menzies + Cathay Cargo continue their cargo cooperation: Ground handling firm Menzies Aviation, a subsidiary of Kuwait’s Agility, has renewed a five-year contract with Hong Kong cargo carrier Cathay Cargo to provide cargo and freighter ramp services — managing 85k tonnes annually — in Australia and New Zealand. (Statement)
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