Good morning, nice people. The logistics world is still quiet in our corner of the world, with just a few updates from Iran and a very strong earnings release from Saudi Arabia’s Bahri. But with the number of logistics events coming up this week, we expect the pace to pick up soon. THE BIG LOGISTICS […]
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Iran freezones eye EUR 5 bn in investments through 370 new projects
The zones are currently conducting feasibility studies for 50 of the projects
Bahri’s bottom line sees 659% jump in 1Q 2023 + Air Arabia reeled in AED 291 mn in 1Q 2023
Improved performance in the oil and chemical transportation sectors were the main drivers behind the jump
Saudi Arabia + South Korea ink mobility and road project MoU’s + Tunisia and Spain to increase trade + UAE Minister of Economy meets with Armenian and Dominican counterparts
KSA + South Korea to deepen mobility ties: Saudi Arabia’s Transport and Logistics Ministry and South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) signed two MoUs yesterday to “deepen cooperation” on future mobility and roads, according to a MOLIT statement. The exact nature and cost of the projects have not been disclosed. The MoUs […]
Egypt’s getting a new pharma logistics firm + Emirates SkyCargo launches healthcare logistics solutions
HEALTHCARE- Emirates cargo airline launches healthcare solutions:Emirates SkyCargo has launched new solutions for transporting equipment related to healthcare and life sciences, according to a press release. The solutions will be rolled out globally with the help of specialist freight forwarders. Emirates Vital will transport human organs, cells, and tissues, through a white glove service, while […]
China’s imports + exports figures disappoint in April, signaling slow economic recovery
China’s imports fell while exports grew at a slower pace from the previous month during April, according to customs data cited by Bloomberg. Exports rose 8.5% y-o-y to settle at USD 295 bn in April — significantly lower than the double-digit annual growth seen in March. Imports, on the other hand, dropped 7.9% y-o-y to […]
MAY May: The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) plans to hand over a new 1k-meter container berth to the East Port Said Port. May: The ArabAcademy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST) will roll out its first locally-made electric cargo transport vehicle. 7-10 May (Sunday-Wednesday): Iran Expo 2023 Tehran International Permanent Fairground, Tehran, Iran. […]
TODAY: Hamad International Airport sees aircraft movements rise in 1Q 2023 + the Exports and FDI Forum is less than one week away
Good morning, wonderful people. The news cycle is finally giving us a bit of a breather, with only a few updates from aviation players and more regional diplomacy and trade cooperation. We’re only six days away from meeting with some of you at the Enterprise Exports and FDI Forum, taking place at the Four Seasons […]