PORTS-

DP World launches green freight solutions in Dubai: UAE’s DP World has partnered with electric mobility outfit Einride to launch an electric freight solution at Jebel Ali Port to further decarbonize operations at the terminal and meet the firm's sustainability targets, according to a statement. The first phase of the electric fleet is set to roll out 204k 20-ft containers annually and reduce 14.6k tonnes of carbon dioxide per year compared to diesel operations.

REMEMBER- DP World inked an agreement with Einride to deploy 100 driverless electric cargo vehicles at the port — the region’s largest fleet — back in May.

There's more to come: A second phase of electric freight solutions will be rolled out later this year, the statement adds, without disclosing a specific date. Once integrated, the full fleet will be capable of shifting 2 mn 20-ft containers annually. The full project will also integrate AI-driven operating systems and charging infrastructure provided by Einride.

CUSTOMS-

UAE customs to roll out new central tariff system: The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICA) is set to launch a new integrated central customs tariff system effective 1 April, Wam reports. The customs tariff system aims to facilitate trade, enhance compliance, and reduce operation completion time. The new system is part of the Emirates Customs Platform project — which enables the classification and updating of goods and custom duties through an electronic portal.

ROADS-

Dubacustomsads and Transport Authority (RTA) completed rapid traffic improvements to the Sheikh Zayed Road close to the Dubai Financial Center, according to a press release. The developments increased the road’s capacity by 25% to accommodate 3.2k vehicles per hour, and cut down journey time from five minutes to two minutes. Traffic merging distance between Al Khalil Road and the Financial Center street is also down, reducing journey time as well.

E-COMMERCE-

Alshaya Group’s brands joined the GCC marketplace of the Turkish e-commerce platform Trendyol, according to a press release. American Eagle, Bath & Body Works, and H&M are now available on Trendyol for shoppers in Saudi Arabia, with more brands to come.

About Trendyol: Istanbul-based e-commerce platform Trendyol was founded in 2010 and connects customers with local and global brands. The Kingdom currently accounts for 80% of the platform's orders during peak periods in the Gulf.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

  • Gulf Air expands Kenyan network: Bahrain’s Gulf Air has launched five weekly direct flights to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya, starting 2 June 2025. (Statement)
  • Emirates to add seven destinations: The UAE’s Emirates will commence daily flights to Amman, Istanbul, Dammam, Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, and Norway’s Oslo throughout the year. Six weekly flights are planned for Tunis and three weekly flights for Baghdad for the upcoming summer. (WAM)
  • Wizz Air expands its services to Lebanon + Azerbaijan: Low-budget airline Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is launching three weekly flights to Beirut, effective from 4 June. The airline also announced it was launching flights to Azerbaijan’s Gabala International Airport, effective from 19 June. (Statement)
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