Another player switches to TIR in GCC region 
Fedex Express, has completed its first TIR operation in the GCC region. The general cargo consignment, originating in Dubai, UAE, has reached its final destination, the King Fahad International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The TIR truck seamlessly crossed the Batha border in... mehr
Saudi Ports on the growth path
The Saudi Ports Authority Mawani has reported that the country's gateways moved more than 650,000 teu in September, a rise of 9.2% compared to September 2021, when 602,000 teu were handled. Exported containers surged to 267,000 teu, an increase of 12.5% compared to the same... mehr
To track solutions from Hoopo
The Haifa-based carrier Zim has invested USD 5.5 million in a container-tracking firm. Hoopo Systems is a provider of tracking solutions for unpowered assets like dry shipping containers. The investment is intended to help Hoopo develop technology for the maritime industry,... mehr
A special service for UAE ports
It is for the home turf. DP World has introduced a new coastal service for the UAE, connecting its Jebel Ali hub to other ports around the country. The inaugural shipment of roughly 200 teu sailed from the Jebel Ali Port to the Port of Ajman in early 7 October. The new... mehr
Ethiopian Airlines converts first B767 freighter
Ethiopian Airlines Group has completed the first passenger to freighter conversion of one of its three B767 aircraft. Ethiopian partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and launched a B767-300ER freighter conversion line at Ethiopian MRO facilities in Addis Ababa.... mehr
Huey, Dewey and Louie in Dubai
DB Schenker has opened its third renewable-powered hub, DLC 3, in Dubai, following DLC 1 and DLC 2, which came on stream in 2016 and 2019, respectively. With the new facility, the group can now offer a total capacity of 200,000 Euro pallets in UAE. DLC 3 is a 35,000 sqm... mehr
Von Kunden und Kandidaten 
Das Netzwerk Experts4Experts arbeitet 20 Jahre in der Logistikberatung zusammen. Die Jagd nach den geeigneten Kandidaten als Berater von Unternehmen ist für die Mitglieder des Netzwerks Experts4Experts Alltag. Aus zehn Ländern kamen Ende September Vertreter des Netzwerks... mehr
Qatar Airways Cargo launches Digital Lounge
In accordance with its Vision 2027 and through its partnership with Salesforce, Qatar Airways Cargo has launched its new intuitive cargo customer portal called “Digital Lounge.” T he Digital Lounge acts as a comprehensive platform and offers customers booking, shipment... mehr
Dnata goes pink in fight against breast cancer
Dnata, a provider of global air and travel services, has taken a unique initiative to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. The company has repainted one of its pushback tractors to pink to increase awareness and promote regular screening and early detection of... mehr
Landbrücke durch den Sand
Impulse für den Güterverkehr durch den Ausbau der saudischen Bahn-Infrastruktur. 5000 km lang ist das Streckennetz der Saudi Arabian Railways (SAR) heute. In den nächsten fünf bis sieben Jahren soll es auf 8000 km ausgebaut werden, was der «Vision 2030», die das Königreich für... mehr