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IATA: Global air cargo demand up 8.2% in November 2024

Arnold Pinto 12/01/2025 0

16th month of consecutive growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for the global air cargo markets in November 2024, reporting a solid performance. Total demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose 8.2% compared to November 2023,

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Al Masaood CVE to Highlight Sustainable Logistics & Mobility Solutions at LogiMotion 2024

News Desk 1 11/12/2024 0

Al Masaood Commercial Vehicles & Equipment (CVE) is participating in LogiMotion 2024, showcasing a diverse range of products and services from its global brands. The event, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on December 10-11, is a gathering for thought leaders, innovators, startups, and industry professionals within the global logistics and mobility

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7X showcases its expertise at Logimotion 2024 to elevate logistics landscape

News Desk 1 11/12/2024 0

7X successfully showcased its expertise in trade, transportation, and logistics, while highlighting key trends shaping these key sectors at the inaugural edition of Logimotion, a brand-new premier logistics event. The global event provided a significant platform for 7X and its subsidiaries to feature their innovative solutions and services, including Wayn, UAE’s Digital

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NMDC Group creates new Logistics & Technical Services division to drive expansion and diversification

News Desk 1 04/12/2024 0

NMDC Group (ADX: NMDC), the Abu Dhabi based EPC powerhouse in the global dredging, marine civil, and energy sectors, announced today the latest step in its remarkable growth and innovation story; the establishment of its new business unit, NMDC LTS. The new business unit will enable customers and partners to gain the benefit of NMDC […]

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SCALEX at Logimotion to unpack the future of supply chain and logistics

News Desk 1 18/11/2024 0

Experts will convene at SCALEX at Logimotion, to discuss the innovations shaping the future of global supply chain and logistics. Over 40 speakers and 150 delegates are expected to attend the conference, which will be held at the inaugural edition of Logimotion from 10-11 December. SCALEX will showcase advancements in data analytics, robotics and automation, […]

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Alpega Introduces Connecta, Europe’s First Open Logistics Network

News Desk 1 15/10/2024 0

Alpega, a global leader in logistics SaaS software, has launched Connecta, an open network designed to revolutionize logistics connectivity. Connecta unites shippers, carriers, logistics service providers (LSPs), and freight forwarders in a centralized solution to collaborate, connect, and explore new business opportunities. As Europe’s first fully open logistics

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Aramex doubles down on sustainability agenda with new Chief Sustainability Officer appointment

News Desk 1 22/08/2024

Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, is taking its sustainability efforts to the next level with the appointment of Manosij Ganguli as Group Chief Sustainability Officer. This strategic move highlights Aramex’s commitment to not only maintaining but also elevating its position as a regional leader in sustainability.

Logistics

Dronamics gets €10 million in funding from European Innovation Council

Arnold Pinto 06/08/2024 0

Company set for start of commercial operations Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline, has secured a €10 million equity investment from the European Innovation Council (EIC). This funding round follows an earlier €2.5 million grant awarded to the company in November 2022 under the EIC Accelerator programme. The agreement was formalised at the EIC […]

Logistics Transport

Dubai RTA signs pact to transform Dubai’s commercial transport sector

News Desk 2 03/07/2024 0

Incorporating a new digital platform Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has partnered with Trukker Technologies, a Dubai-based logistics and transportation company, to launch a digital platform to boost the efficiency and accessibility of commercial transport options in Dubai emirate. The digital platform will be a centralised hub connecting transportation companies

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MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics launches new lab

News Desk 2 26/06/2024

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL)has commissioned a new research lab to investigate high-impact applications of new data-driven technologies in the logistics industry. The formation of the lab was supported by seed funding from the intralogistics group Mecalux. Specifically, the Intelligent Logistics Systems Labat

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Hellmann Calipar Healthcare Logistics Opens Distribution Centre In Dubai

Arnold Pinto 08/06/2024 0

Targeting The Healthcare Logistics Sector In a significant development for the healthcare logistics sector, Hellmann Calipar Healthcare Logistics (HCHL) has inaugurated its new distribution centre in Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates. The cutting-edge facility, dedicated to serving the needs of global medical device company Boston Scientific in emerging markets, is

Logistics Markets

DP World Invests €130 Million In Romania

News Desk 2 17/05/2024 0

3 Logistics Sites Set To Go Online DP World unveiled three maritime logistics sites across Romania on May 15, 2024, ushering in a new era of economic prosperity and connectivity. Located in Constanta, the Black Sea’s most prized jewel and the region’s largest container port, DP World’s recent investments are set to transform maritime logistics. […]

Logistics Sport

DHL Marks 20-Year Milestone As F1’s Logistics Partner

News Desk 2 14/05/2024 0

Logistics Firm Aims To Go Net-Zero By 2025 DHL commemorates its 20-year partnership with Formula 1 as the sport’s Official Logistics Partner. This renewal of vows, signed in February 2024, reaffirms DHL’s pivotal role in the seamless execution of worldwide FIA Formula 1 World Championship events. With a legacy of four decades in motorsports logistics, […]

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Aramex partners with Omniful to enhance e-commerce fulfillment with Advanced Order Management Solutions

News Desk 2 09/05/2024

Aramex (DFM: ARMX), a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Omniful, a pioneering provider of supply chain execution & planning technologies. This collaboration is set to revolutionize Aramex’s offerings with the integration of Omniful’s advanced Order Management System

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SAL Activates the Fulfillment Sector Warehouses to Transform Logistics Landscape

News Desk 2 06/05/2024

SAL, Saudi Arabia’s leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider, is proud to announce the launch of its Fulfillment Business Unit, a one-stop-shop solution aimed at revolutionizing the logistics and supply chain industry in the Kingdom. SAL’s Fulfillment Services represent a comprehensive commitment to meet the growing requirements and accelerated

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Horizon FCB Dubai Charts the Future of Advertising in Logistics

News Desk 2 24/04/2024

Horizon FCB Dubai’s recent “Delivered Yesterday” campaign for DHL marks a pivotal shift in advertising within the logistics sector. This campaign not only showcases DHL’s capability to overcome time zone challenges for delivery but also sets a new standard for how logistics companies can engage with their audiences. Innovative Storytelling Sets New

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DP World Registers $5.18 Billion EBITDA In 2023

Arnold Pinto 26/03/2024 0

Company Maintains A Prudent Financial Policy Dubai-based DP World has unveiled its robust financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, defying challenging geopolitical complexities and economic headwinds. The company’s strategic focus on high-margin cargo and integrated supply chain solutions has proven pivotal in achieving commendable outcomes. In

Aviation Logistics

Lufthansa Cargo Extends IATA CargoIS Agreement

News Desk 1 25/03/2024 0

Relationship Spans Over A Decade The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has officially confirmed that Lufthansa Cargo will continue its longstanding partnership, extending and broadening the scope of its use of CargoIS for air cargo intelligence needs. This marks a significant continuation of a relationship that has already spanned over a decade, reflecting a

Logistics

Hong Kong International Airport to get new UPS logistics facility

Arnold Pinto 15/12/2023 0

Fully automated hub to be complete by 2028 UPS, the global logistics service provider, and the Hong Kong Airport Authority have ratified an agreement to set up a new airfreight hub at Hong Kong International Airport. Located near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, the logistics hub will be UPS Hong Kong’s main facility to process and […]

Logistics Business

Global air cargo demand rises 3.8% in October 2023

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023 0

Middle Eastern carriers record the strongest regional performance International air cargo demand – measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs) – rose 3.8% in October 2023 compared to October 2022, indicating the third consecutive month of stronger year-on-year demand, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).