Globrands revises warehouse processes 
Israeli food and tobacco retailer Globrands, founded in 2000, is now using voice technology for picking and inventory for Zetes Medea. Having launched its own direct distribution model in 2006, Globrands currently operates two main logistics centres in central and northern... more
A new alliance for the Middle East
USA-based Global Critical Logistics (GCL) has inked a partnership agreement with integrated logistics services specialist SAL Saudi Logistics Services. Under the agreement, SAL will provide its services for all GCL companies inside of Saudi Arabia, catering to end-customers in... more
Full steam ahead
According to maritime intelligence provider Sea-Intelligence, the carriers continued to generate a "very strong operating profit" in Q1/2022. CEO Alan Murphy summarised: "The combined operating profit of the global carriers (those that provide financial... more
Etihad Cargo to work with B Medical Systems
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with B Medical Systems, a manufacturer and global distributor of medical refrigeration devices based in Luxembourg. Under the MOU, which was announced... more
IAI partners with HAL
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), one of India’s major defence companies, to convert multi mission tanker transport (MMTT) in India. The local MMTT conversions will utilise India’s local... more
American Airlines Cargo picks Emma Oliver
American Airlines Cargo has appointed Emma Oliver as director, cargo sales Europe, Africa & Middle East (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC). She returns to the cargo sector following two years of supporting the passenger business, most recently leading the strategy & projects... more
Abu Dhabi life science mission to visit USA
An Abu Dhabi delegation will be visiting USA this month to explore prospects of a collaboration within the healthcare sector in general and life sciences in particular. The delegation will witness the participation of seven key entities representing Abu Dhabi’s healthcare... more
Don't call them "CAL Cargo" any more
Challenge Group's rebranding and harmonisation strategy brings a new name to its legacy carrier, CAL Cargo, a new fleet (two B767 currently in the process of being converted), and soon a new headquarter in Tel Aviv. Founded over four decades ago to transport Israeli... more
Saudi ports also still climbing
The ports of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia passed a threshold in May 2022. The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) reported that its total container throughput amounted to 600,107 teu, which is a 1.4% increase compared to numbers recorded in May 2021. In- and outbound was even.... more
Alternatives also reach a high price
The prices for all kinds of fuel are going through the roof. According to data from the specialised platform shipandbunker.com, the average price of fuel with very low sulphur content (very low sulphur fuel oil/VLSFO), reached USD 1,019.5/t on 8 June 2022. This figure is... more