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Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea Express cargo service linking Egypt and Jordan

News Editor 20/05/2026

Saudi Arabia has launched a new regional cargo shipping route aimed at strengthening trade and logistics links across the Red Sea, connecting the Kingdom with Egypt and Jordan through a fast-track maritime service. The Saudi Ports Authority, Mawani, announced the launch of the “Red Sea Express”

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AD Ports Group launches cruise and ferry terminal operations in Egypt

News Editor 19/05/2026

Photo Credit  :WAM AD Ports Group has officially launched cruise and ferry terminal services across three major ports on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime tourism and regional connectivity between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The group announced the start of cruise operations at terminals in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and […]

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Abu Dhabi Ports Group posts strong Q1 2026 results amid regional challenges

Miguel Hadchity 13/05/2026

Photo Credit: AD Ports Group Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — Abu Dhabi Ports Group reported robust financial performance in the first quarter of 2026, with revenues climbing 25 percent year-on-year to AED 5.75 billion ($1.56 billion), driven by organic growth across its maritime, shipping, and economic cities divisions. According to the Emirates News Agency, Group […]

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Fujairah Free Zone hits $3.2bn in annual investment volume

Miguel Hadchity 07/05/2026

Image Credit : WAM Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — The Fujairah Free Zone Authority has reached nearly AED 12 billion ($3.2 billion) in annual investment volume, its Director General Sharif Al Owais announced on the sidelines of the Make in the Emirates Forum. According to the Emirates News Agency, Al Owais attributed the milestone to […]

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AD Ports Group sells key logistics park to Mair Group in $80m deal

Miguel Hadchity 21/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — AD Ports Group has announced the sale of KEZAD Logistics Park – KLP Free Zone 3 to Mair Group for a total value of AED 295 million ($80.3 million). According to the Emirates News Agency, the transaction includes the sale of warehouse assets and a land […]

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AWOT Global Logistics launches regional HQ at Dubai Airport Freezone in strategic expansion move

Miguel Hadchity 26/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a significant development for the region’s logistics sector, Dubai Airport Freezone, a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, has officially inaugurated the new regional headquarters of AWOT Global Logistics Corporation. According to the Emirates News Agency, the opening ceremony was led by Arif […]

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UAE’s MyCrane Trading secures $50 million to expand crane sales

Arnold Pinto 30/08/2025

Across the MEA region MyCrane Trading, a Dubai-based heavy equipment firm, has finalised a $50 million investment agreement with an investment holding company headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The funding will support MyCrane Trading’s regional and global expansion in crane sales, leasing, and maintenance. Operating out of Jebel Ali Free Zone,

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Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery across the US

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

In major logistics push Amazon has rolled out same-day delivery for fresh groceries in more than 1,000 cities and towns across the United States, with plans to more than double that coverage to 2,300 locations by the end of 2025. The move marks a significant escalation in the company’s efforts to capture a larger share […]

Logistics Tech

New drone rule could accelerate US push for contactless delivery

Arnold Pinto 16/08/2025

In global catch-up A proposed regulation in the United States allowing drones to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without individual flight waivers could mark a significant shift in global drone delivery standards, with potential implications for the Middle East and Africa’s emerging logistics sector. The rule, announced recently by the Trump administration, would

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New maritime cybersecurity rules spark urgency as US enforcement begins

Arnold Pinto 10/08/2025

Impacting shipping operators Maritime operators sailing to the United States are facing mounting pressure to comply with new US federal cybersecurity regulations that came into force last month. The rules, enforced by the US Coast Guard since July 16, 2025, require US-flagged vessels and port facilities to report cyber incidents and strengthen onboard cybersecurity

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American drone franchise model targets global growth

Arnold Pinto 01/08/2025

As demand for aerial services rises A new drone business model launched in the United States is drawing attention from global markets, including the Middle East and Africa, for its potential to transform the commercial drone services industry. Aquiline Drones, a Hartford-based technology firm, has introduced a franchise system called the Virtual Drone Franchise (VDF). […]

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China approves ‘CarryAll’ – the world’s first heavy-lift eVTOL platform

Arnold Pinto 31/07/2025

As UAE eyes low-altitude air mobility A Chinese-manufactured electric aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) has become the first of its kind, weighing over one tonne, to receive full airworthiness certification. The development is seen as a key step toward the commercial rollout of cargo and aerial mobility systems across global markets, including […]

Logistics UAE

Drydocks World opens public naming contest for MEA region’s largest floating crane

Arnold Pinto 29/07/2025

With August 4, 2025, deadline Dubai-based Drydocks World, a key shipyard under DP World, has launched a public competition to name a 5,000-tonne floating crane, which is set to become the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region once completed. The heavy-lift crane, currently being constructed by China’s Shanghai Zhenhua […]

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Oil tankers’ collision in Gulf waters sparks concern over GPS spoofing

Arnold Pinto 27/07/2025

In a vital shipping route A recent collision between two large oil tankers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has drawn renewed attention to the growing issue of GPS interference in the Arabian Gulf waters, with maritime experts warning of increasing risks to navigation in one of the world’s most critical energy […]

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Nissan opens the UK’s first shared electric truck charging hub

Arnold Pinto 24/07/2025

To cut freight emissions Nissan has opened the United Kingdom’s first on-site shared charging station for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), marking a significant step in efforts to reduce emissions across the automotive supply chain. The £1.4 million facility, located at Nissan’s Sunderland manufacturing plant in northeast England, will support a fleet of 25 electric

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DHL Supply Chain to invest $742 million in strategic UK automation drive

Arnold Pinto 14/07/2025

Deploying 1,000+ robots DHL Supply Chain is investing $742 million to accelerate the deployment of automation across its logistics operations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The funding will support a large-scale rollout of over 1,000 robots, aimed at meeting rising demand in e-commerce and life sciences, two sectors identified as key growth areas until […]

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Amazon launches 7 robotics innovations for its logistics hubs

Arnold Pinto 13/07/2025

Beginning with its German facility Amazon has launched a new wave of automation at its logistics hubs, introducing seven robotics systems designed to increase speed, safety and efficiency in parcel handling. The technologies, unveiled at the company’s new Last Mile Innovation Center in Dortmund, Germany, provide a glimpse into the future of delivery stations. The […]

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Urban-Air Port and Axis Aerospace target growing UAV defence market

Arnold Pinto 06/07/2025

With new launch platforms UK-based advanced VTOL & UAV launch and logistics infrastructure firm Urban-Air Port (UAP) has entered into a strategic agreement with drone developer Axis Aerospace to develop launch and logistics systems for uncrewed aerial vehicles, ahead of the DSEi 2025 defence exhibition in London. The partnership focuses on enhancing the operational use

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DHL hikes its global shipping rates from July 1, 2025

Arnold Pinto 26/06/2025

Amid higher operating costs DHL will introduce a series of changes to its international shipping services for private customers, effective July 1, 2025, including a moderate price increase and adjustments to product offerings. The changes will affect shipments sent outside Germany, including to the Middle East and Africa, where many individuals and small businesses rely

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DHL to invest US$574 million in Arabian Gulf logistics expansion

News Editor 2 19/06/2025

Renewed focus on specific sectors DHL Group plans to invest US$574 million by 2030 to enhance its logistics infrastructure, service capacity, and delivery efficiency throughout the Arabian Gulf region, primarily encompassing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. The move is part of the logistics specialist’s Strategy 2030, which aims to respond to global […]