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CUSTOMS-<\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi Customs + Fedex <\/strong>partner to digitize operations<\/strong>:<\/strong> The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has inked a Service Level Agreement with freight forwarding firm FedEx on digital integration, according to a statement<\/a>. The agreement will result in a structured framework for digital integration in the areas of customs clearance to increase the volume of exports and imports through express shipping services<\/p>\n

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AVIATION-<\/p>\n

Qatar Airways Cargo + Qatar Post partner to boost postal activity<\/strong>:<\/strong> Qatar Airways\u2019 cargo arm and Qatar Post have inked a strategic cooperation agreement to boost in postal services and mail transportation to and from Qatar, according to a statement<\/a>. The pair will collaborate to streamline the transportation and delivery of postal shipments, and competitive rates will be on offer for postal shipments transported by Qatar Airways Cargo to Qatar Post, according to the statement.<\/p>\n

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SHIPPING + MARITIME- <\/p>\n

#1- <\/strong>Mawani signs tripartite <\/strong>agreement: <\/strong>The Saudi Port Authority (Mawani), Singapore\u2019s Pacific International Lines (PIL), and the Saudi Transport and Logistics Services Ministry have inked an MoU to develop infrastructure for the transportation and logistics sector in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement<\/a>. The agreement aims to boost maritime transport and logistics services, including developing rail connectivity services and shipping lines as well as enhancing storage and distribution services. The partnership also seeks to develop feeder ship services in local and regional markets. <\/p>\n

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Mawani a<\/strong>lso added a new shipping service \u2014 MER1 \u2014 in partnership with C star line and <\/strong>UGL at Jeddah Islamic Port<\/strong>, according to a statement<\/a>. The new service offers a capacity of 1.6k TEUs and will connect the Kingdom\u2019s ports with ports in the Middle East, the Red Sea, and the Horn of Africa. The MER1 is the 22nd service added by Mawani since the beginning of 2024.<\/p>\n

#2- The <\/strong>UAE\u2019s DP World has received 47k TEUs of 20-foot branded containers<\/strong>, according to a statement<\/a>. DP World will use its expanded container capacity to stay flexible in the face of rapid supply chain changes, increasing control over delivery schedules and reducing the risk of delays. The move also looks to modernize the firm's existing container fleet, reducing maintenance needs and running costs. <\/p>\n

#3- <\/strong>Algeria Telecom<\/strong> to modernize communications on Hyproc fleet: <\/strong>Sonatrach subsidiary Hyproc Maritime Transport Company for Hydrocarbons has signed a partnership agreement with the Algerian Telecommunications Space Corporation to provide satellite communication services aboard Hyproc ships using the very small aperture terminal (VSAT<\/a>) technology, according to a statement<\/a>. <\/p>\n

What does this mean? <\/strong>The agreement will boost the connectivity needs of Hyproc while streamlining maritime operations. As part of this initiative, Hyproc will benefit from high-speed internet coverage and other satellite communication services.<\/p>\n

FREIGHT FORWARDING- <\/p>\n

DHL Supply Chains expands to UAE:<\/strong> Freight forwarding giant DHL is launching DHL Supply Chain in the UAE through a strategic transfer of specific business operations from DHL Global Forwarding, according to a statement<\/a>. DHL will offer warehousing, fulfillment, and aftermarket services and is targeting industries including tech, automotive, aviation, energy, manufacturing and e-commerce. <\/p>\n

UAE to integrate GIS tech in postage operations<\/strong>:<\/strong> The UAE\u2019s 7X has inked an MoU with geo-intelligence firm Urbi to integrate the latter\u2019s geographic information system (GIS) technology in its operations, Wam<\/a> reports. Urbi will integrate its mapping and geospatial technologies into the operations of 7X\u2019s entities including EMX and Emirates Post as an initial step in a larger initiative. The pair will establish a comprehensive \u201cbase map\u201d that includes detailed information on residential and business listings, along with APIs for geocoding and reverse geocoding, which will allow for precise customer location identification for accurate deliveries.<\/p>\n

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