TRUCKING-

Egytrans, SCZone, and Nafith partner on smart truck yard: Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has signed a contract with transport and logistics players Egytrans and Nafith International to develop a smart truck yard in West Port Said Port at an investment cost of EGP 250 mn (c. USD 5 mn) according to a press release (pdf). The 114k sqm project is set to streamline trucking processes, alleviate congestion and boost operational efficiency via automated gates, smart container identification using RFID technology, and data integration.

A new JV: The project will be developed and operated by a JV dubbed Nafith Masr with EGP 60 mn in in capital and is 70% owned by Nafith International and 30% owned by Egytrans, according to a disclosure (pdf) published on EGX.

STORAGE + WAREHOUSES-

Dubai CommerceCity integrates new robotic storage solutions: Logistics service provider Hellman Worldwide Logistics implemented its robotics automated storage solutions at the firm’s ecommerce fulfillment center at Dubai CommerceCity in a JV between Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Properties, according to a statement. The move looks to boost warehouse operational efficiency and streamline product delivery.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

  • Jebel Ali gets its first Gemini Cooperation vessel: The MV Houston Express has become the first vessel under the Gemini Cooperation to dock at Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port. (Statement)
  • Iran + Qatar cooperate on transport: Iran’s Civil Aviation Authority inked an MoU with its Qatari counterpart to expand their bilateral cooperation in air transport. (Mehr News)
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