Good morning, wonderful people. It’s an eventful end of the week in the logistics world, with plenty of updates from the maritime, trucking, and aviation industries in the region. THE BIG LOGISTICS STORIES- The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has inked an agreement to establish a SAR 2 bn integrated bunkering center in King Fahad Industrial […]
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Mawani inks agreement for bunkering center in King Fahad Industrial Port
The center will serve as a location for storing, mixing and trading petroleum products
KAIA airport in Jeddah to undergo USD 31 bn expansion, including brand new logistics area
The expansion will see the airport house a new terminal, logistics area, baggage handling facility and runway
FAMCO rolls out new line of heavy-duty Volvo trucks for UAE
The new lines come with features to help boost operational and fuel efficiency
Morocco’s national carrier is looking to bolster its fleet + add new routes
The airline wants to make its base in Casablanca a transit hub for sub-Saharan traffic
Qatar issues new customs duties on imported goods
The updated fees apply to storage and transit of imported goods, and range from QAR 25 to QAR 200
Qatar Airways Cargo is the first airline to complete and receive the IATA suite of perishables certifications. PLUS: Six logistics outfits made it in Forbes’ top 100 listed MENA companies list
Qatar Airways Cargo + Qatar Aviation Services become world’s first to complete suite of IATA perishables certifications: Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Aviation Services Cargo (QAS) have received the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) certification, according to a press release. The certification highlights the […]
Warehouses are getting humanoid robots
Robot developers are pushing the boundaries of what robots can do in warehouses: Companies are beginning to explore new ways to improve logistics operation beyond the use of disembodied arms, moving trays, and other machines, The Wall Street Journalreports. Several companies including Agility Robotics, Figure AI andBoston Dynamicsare creating human-like robots tailored for use in […]
DP World to integrate SeaRates platform with Singapore’s C P World for small cargo owners. PLUS: News from Ecombo, AD Ports and Khalifa Port
FREIGHT- DP World +C P World partner to provide small cargo owners with easy booking and shipment tracking: DP World’s online platform for cargo owners SeaRates and Singaporean logistics solutions and customs clearance provider C P World are integrating their platforms to digitize global trade logistics for small cargo owners, according to a press release. […]