MovitOn raises USD 2 mn in community pre-sale to facilitate global shipping logistics: Dubai-based decentralized logistics platform MovitOn closed USD 2 mn in a community pre-sale round to develop its international shipping and last-mile delivery network, according to a press release.

MovitOn? The firm essentially allows customers who want to send something to pass packages to travelers headed in that direction anyway, for delivery to be picked up in secure boxes or by hand. It says it’s up to 75% cheaper than traditional shipping options, and can offer delivery on the same day, weekends, and holidays. It relies on blockchain smart contracts and a peer-to-peer delivery model, using its MVON token as a primary payment tool.

Up next? The funding will drive the rollout of some of its core platform features, including MovitBox terminals and an AI-driven compliance engine, and will also prepare to launch its blockchain sandbox network in April. For now, it’s targeting markets in the UAE, the wider MENA region, Europe, CIS countries, and Asia.

DP World lands more semi-automated quay cranes

DP World gets more cranes at Jeddah: DP World is adding three new semi-automated quay cranes at its South Container Terminal in Jeddah Islamic Port — lifting its ship-to-shore crane fleet to 17 and backing a terminal that handled more than 1.3 mn TEUs in 2025. The ZPMC-built cranes each have a 65-ton lifting capacity and are meant to improve berth productivity and help the terminal handle multiple vessels at the same time.

Part of a bigger buildout: The move is part of DP World’s USD 800 mn Jeddah terminal modernization program, which already lifted capacity to 4 mn TEUs from 1.8 mn TEUs and is slated to take it to 5 mn TEUs over time.

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