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All aboard?

Transportation
Will Dubai Metro's cheap fares be enough to offset the cost to other transport providers and keep this gravy train on track?



Thursday, 25 June 2009

Bleak prospects push Porsche into Qatar's arms

Transportation
Find out the options available for the luxury carmaker as its borrowings have hurt its bargaining position.

Bleak prospects push Porsche into Qatar's arms

Thursday, 18 June 2009

Airports in a storm

Transportation
ME carriers are leading the charge towards a brighter future, unveiling multibillion-dollar deals.

Airports in a storm

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Full steam ahead

Transportation
With a staggering US$800 million investment to develop its Middle East operations, CEVA Logistics is the latest global powerhouse to cement its long-term presence in the region.

Full steam ahead

Tuesday, 16 June 2009

A class of its own

Transportation
You’d be wise not to dismiss this as the same old stodgy ‘Merc’, the new E-Class is moving the game on substantially.

A class of its own

Thursday, 11 June 2009

Taking control

Transportation
The UAE may be experiencing a downturn at the hands of the economy but its airspace is full to capacity, posing some serious challenges for the GCAA's director general.

Taking control

Monday, 25 May 2009

Material handling outlook

Transportation
Following a relentless period of growth, fuelled by the Middle East’s growth as a logistics hub, has the recession created a stumbling block for the material handling sector?

Material handling outlook

Friday, 22 May 2009

Can’t stand the pressure

Transportation
Nobody thought high-pressure engines were possible, but one man dared to dream.

Can’t stand the pressure

Tuesday, 19 May 2009

The road to growth

Transportation
With lucrative opportunities to develop its operations in Oman, Al Madina Logistics Services (AMLS) has prepared a long-term expansion strategy, with exciting warehouse, fleet and technology developments in store for 2009.

The road to growth

Saturday, 16 May 2009

Situations vacant

Transportation
As the economic uncertainty continues, is the Middle East the last place left to find a job in aviation?

Situations vacant

Thursday, 14 May 2009

Sense in the market

Transportation
The manager of a regional equipment rental firm sees an upside to the downturn.

Sense in the market

Generation next

Transportation
Following the global success of their predecessors, the Middle East is producing a new generation of 3PL company with ambitions for market domination

Generation next

Tuesday, 12 May 2009

City slicker

Transportation
How the family-owned RSA Logistics Company took on the industry's biggest hitters to become the first operator at Dubai Logistics City.

City slicker

Monday, 11 May 2009

Machine simulations

Transportation
Simulators have been with us for a little while, but until now there has been no product for training operators on the kind of equipment we are familiar with - namely loaders, excavators, haul trucks and the like.

Machine simulations

Saturday, 18 April 2009

Putting passengers first

Transportation
What are the core elements of passenger experience and customer services in Middle East and European airports?

Putting passengers first

Friday, 10 April 2009

Last word

Transportation
Sir Richard Branson had the last laugh after the Australian Grand Prix as his sponsored cars finished tops.

Last word

Monday, 06 April 2009

Keys to the Kingdom

Transportation
With multi-billion dollar investments in transportation infrastructure, can Saudi Arabia successfully market itself as a land of opportunity to the logistics industry?


Thursday, 02 April 2009

Risky times

Transportation
In today's challenging economic climate, logistic companies really need to think twice before cutting their insurance budgets.

Risky times

Wednesday, 01 April 2009

Building the better picture

Transportation
Piecing together the multi-million dollar investment behind Aqabas logistical transformation.

Building the better picture

Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Water proof

Transportation
Despite facing fierce weather conditions, Oman has ambitions to meet the latest passenger needs.

Water proof

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