Best of both worlds
Transportation
How can combining airfreight and seafreight transportation reap benefits for the logistics industry?
Wednesday, 04 November 2009
IATA's days of doom
Transportation
Why the monthly updates from the International Air Transport Association is a surefire way to dampen your mood.
Monday, 12 October 2009
How much is too much?
Transportation
Logistics managers in the Middle East are notoriously busy people. With workloads constantly increasing, the daily routine has undoubtedly become a challenge. However, in the name of personal development, let's hope the supply chain community will find time to attend a wealth of forthcoming seminars, conferences and exhibitions for the industry.
Thursday, 08 October 2009
One return to Kuwait please
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Oliver Cornock on why Kuwait might soon follow Dubai down the rapid transit route, years after first floating the idea.
Wednesday, 07 October 2009
Drastic times call for drastic measures
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After a year of huge profit losses BA is now selling advertising space to other brands on its website.
Friday, 18 September 2009
Ask the expert: Julia Sattel
Transportation
Question: How can airlines boost revenue through ancillary services solutions?
Monday, 14 September 2009
Ask the expert: Raheel Khan
Transportation
Question: Can the latest generation of technology help the logistics sector to deal with a global crisis?
Thursday, 10 September 2009
Our City, Our Metro
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Anil Bhoyrul suggests the opening of the Dubai Metro will prove a turning point in the emirate’s economy.
Wednesday, 09 September 2009
LCCs cash in as ‘premium’ plummets
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Air Arabia and flydubai will have welcomed the latest figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which indicates all is not well with the key business traveller segment.
Tuesday, 08 September 2009
Times are changing at Dubai Logistics City
Transportation
Number of changes have taken place at Dubai Logistics City (DLC) since the resignation of Michael Proffitt as chief executive officer last year.
Saturday, 05 September 2009
Metro - Have Your Say
Transportation
Do you think the Dubai Metro will be a hit or will passengers give it a miss in favour of cars?
Sunday, 16 August 2009
Ask the expert: Bülent Caliskan
Transportation
Question: What solutions are available to increase the speed of supply chain operations in the Middle East?
Sunday, 09 August 2009
The men behind the metro
Transportation
Andrew White takes a look at ‘the biggest company you’ve never heard of’, responsible for running Dubai Metro.
Low maintenance
Transportation
Question: How can you maintain your aircraft for less?
Friday, 07 August 2009
Badge of honour
Transportation
The sweet smell of success is in the air.
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Ask the expert: Mohammad Shaiq
Transportation
Question: Is the Middle East logistics industry prepared for a recovery from the market slowdown?
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Ask the expert: David Harley
Transportation
Question: When it comes to developing Middle Eastern airports is there an appetite for using PPP delivery methods?
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Is this still the land of opportunity?
Transportation
Are logistics companies in the Mideast still heading for a bumpy ride in the region? Robeel Haq analyses.
Saturday, 04 July 2009
Size mattered at the Paris Air Show
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The Paris Air Show has closed its doors for another year and the week-long event was well attended and surprisingly upbeat considering the backdrop of the current economic climate. Prior to the event, the organiser of the centennial Paris Air Show said it expected around 300,000 visitors and it wasn't disappointed.
Thursday, 02 July 2009
Carriers need to clear the air
Transportation
Airlines are levying mysterious and opaque surcharges on their passengers, notes Andrew White.
SPOT POLL
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