STORAGE + WAREHOUSES-

Logitech lands at Maersk’s Jafza facility: Swiss electronics manufacturer Logitech has launched a new distribution center at a Maersk warehousing and distribution facility in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Freetrade Zone (Jafza), according to a statement. Logitech hopes the project will help it reduce its shipping time by 30 days and expand market access for its full product portfolio — from gaming accessories to video conferencing solutions — while optimizing its supply chain operations across Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia.

REGULATION WATCH-

#1- NAT non-operating assets could be up for grabs: Egypt’s House of Representatives gave final approval to amendments to the law regulating the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) that remove the “public utility” designation from the authority’s non-operating assets. The change will allow NAT — or any of its affiliated companies — to exploit these assets for investment purposes, including through potential partnerships or sales to private-sector players, as part of a broader effort to boost the authority’s revenue streams. The amendment only applies to assets not currently in operational use.

#2- Egypt’s cabinet also greenlit the formation of a committee to implement a risk management system for customs clearance, an initiative that seeks to streamline imports, according to a cabinet statement. This committee will develop the framework for implementing the system, monitor its execution, and propose legislative changes. The system will be tied to the Egyptian customs platform Nafeza.

CARGO-

Saudia Cargo + Henan ink cargo partnership: Saudia Cargo and China’s Henan Aviation Group inked an MoU to ramp up services between Riyadh and Zhengzhou via the Air Silk Road, according to a statement. The agreement will “advance cooperation in flight simulation systems, aviation training [and] aircraft leasing,” Chairman Zhang Mingchao said. Under the MoU, the new routes are also set to support cross-border e-commerce and digital shipping operations. No further details regarding the number of new routes or timelines were disclosed.

AVIATION-

Emirates bolsters cooperation with the Philippines: Dubai-based Emirates Airlines and Philippine Airlines agreed to expand their cargo interline cooperation on the sidelines of Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market, according to a statement. The new partnership includes the exchange of expertise in ground handling, maintenance, and technical training. The pair also agreed to explore the potential for a reciprocal code-sharing agreement on flights operating between Dubai and the Philippines.

SHIPPING + MARITIME-

China to supply Algeria with new vessels for national shipping fleet: China Petroleum Technology and Development Corporation (CPTDC) has been awarded a contract to supply Madar Maritime Company — a subsidiary of Algeria’s state-owned Madar Holding — with two vessels, Algerian newspaper Echorouk El Yawmi reports. This came after the Algerian Public Assembly issued a notice of provisional award earlier this month for an acquisition of two new or old solid material carrier ships.

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