New Deugro managers in Saudi Arabia 
Deugro has appointed Johnny El Hayek as its country manager for Saudi Arabia, after the regional director for the Middle East, Suresh Rajan, and the general manager for the western region of Saudi Arabia, John Vetteth, retired. The former general manager of Saudi Arabia’s... mehr
Saudis to open freight line later this month
A new rail route in Saudi Arabia is located 97 km inland from the Persian Gulf, outside the urban area of Al-Ahsa. Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has now executed the first test runs there. The line is scheduled to be officially launched on 28 January. Once it is operational,... mehr
Growth opportunity in the Gulf
Starting today, BlueBox Systems is participating in Abu Dhabi’s 'TradeTech Accelerator Programme', where start-ups can develop and scale up their logistics solutions. The twelve-week programme is run in partnership with the UAE’s ministry of economy, the World Economic Forum... mehr
AD Ports boosts global reach
The AD Ports Group concluded 2024 with significant growth, solidifying its position as a global trade and logistics leader. Key milestones include the inauguration of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, boosting capacity by 23%, and the integration of Noatum’s assets, enhancing... mehr
Weltweit titelwürdig 
DP World und Rock-it Cargo. Die Olympischen Spiele und der America’s Cup fanden im gerade ablaufenden Jahr statt. Aber die Logistikaktivitäten der nächsten grossen Sportveranstaltungen laufen schon. Kürzlich wurden zwei mehrjährige Verträge abgeschlossen. mehr
Combatting donkey skin trafficking
Emirates is partnering with the NPO Donkey Sanctuary against donkey skin trafficking. In the first quarter of 2024, the carrier already banned the transport of donkey hides by extending its "zero-tolerance policy on the carriage of banned species, hunting trophies and other... mehr
Qatar Airways Cargo launches interline e-bookings
According to its press release, Qatar Airways Cargo is the first air cargo carrier to launch online interline bookings with instant confirmations on its platform. From now on, interline partners no longer need to contact local staff and will receive real-time information and... mehr
Embracing digital solutions
Emirates SkyCargo has introduced a new tool to its digital landscape for cargo operations. Empowering customers with real-time data and information for a seamless booking experience, E-Quote marks a significant milestone on the airline’s long-standing digitisation strategy.... mehr
«Bergvölker» halten ihr Wort
Brigl und Tisa verbessern die Transportlinie Italien–Schweiz. Seit September haben die beiden Familienunternehmen Brigl aus Bozen und Tisa aus Widnau ihr gemeinsames Angebot verbessert. Dazu äusserten sich Dr. Michaela Adami-Schrott und Domenico De Monte, CEO bzw. Head of HR &... mehr
Dnata Logistics to expand UAE footprint
Dnata Logistics, member of Dnata Group, has broken ground on a new 57,000 sqm warehouse in Dubai South, a large single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate. The expansion is strategically located near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum... mehr