{"id":71537,"date":"2023-06-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/06\/15\/dp-world-to-integrate-searates-platform-with-singapores-c-p-world-for-small-cargo-owners-plus-news-from-ecombo-ad-ports-and-khalifa-port\/"},"modified":"2023-06-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T00:00:00","slug":"dp-world-to-integrate-searates-platform-with-singapores-c-p-world-for-small-cargo-owners-plus-news-from-ecombo-ad-ports-and-khalifa-port","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/logistics\/2023\/06\/15\/dp-world-to-integrate-searates-platform-with-singapores-c-p-world-for-small-cargo-owners-plus-news-from-ecombo-ad-ports-and-khalifa-port\/","title":{"rendered":"DP World to integrate SeaRates platform with Singapore\u2019s C P World for small cargo owners. PLUS: News from Ecombo, AD Ports and Khalifa Port"},"content":{"rendered":"

FREIGHT-<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>DP <\/span>World +<\/span>C P<\/span> World partner to provide small cargo owners with easy booking <\/span>and shipment tracking: <\/span>DP World\u2019s online platform for cargo owners <\/span>SeaRates<\/a><\/span> and Singaporean logistics solutions and customs clearance provider <\/span>C P World<\/a><\/span> are integrating their platforms to digitize global trade logistics for small cargo owners, according to a <\/span>press release<\/a><\/span>. The partnership aims to provide streamlined logistics processes, real time information on container availability, pricing information, and enhanced efficiency to customers moving less than a full container load (LCL), according to the statement.<\/span><\/p>\n

The service will be offered to SMEs, startups, and individuals<\/span>, DP World COO Mike Bhaskaran said in the statement. The partnership will provide SeaRates customers with \u201caccess to exclusive ocean freights and schedules in over 30 countries,\u201d which will be \u201cadvantageous for customers with seasonal or promotional products,\u201d Bhaskaran added. <\/span><\/p>\n

STARTUPS- <\/span><\/p>\n

Egyptian social e-commerce network <\/span>Ecombo<\/a><\/span> is planning to raise a USD 10 mn investment round by the end of 2024<\/span>to accelerate its growth in the Gulf region, <\/span>Daily News Egypt<\/a><\/span> reports. Its expansion strategy includes tapping into the Saudi and Omani markets within the coming days, Ecombo CEO Fares Senior said. The company, which has achieved sales of USD 1 mn in one year after starting with an investment of USD 500, has already acquired several warehouses in Oman and Saudi Arabia to serve as distribution and sale centers for its products. <\/span><\/p>\n

CUSTOMS-<\/span><\/p>\n

AD Ports inks agreement to boost Abu Dhabi\u2019s digital customs services: <\/span>AD Ports <\/span>Group's digital subsidiary, <\/span>Maqta Gateway<\/a><\/span>, inked an agreement with the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development to offer digital customs services through the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP), particularly through the inspection and clearance services unit, according to a <\/span>statement<\/a><\/span>. The agreement aims to enable smooth customer experience for Abu Dhabi traders at eight border crossings in Abu Dhabi by allowing merchants and stakeholders to monitor the process of goods clearance. <\/span><\/p>\n

ALSO WORTH KNOWING-<\/span><\/p>\n