Strategic focus will be on Saudi Arabia and the UAE; Investment will be made across all four divisions of the company
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Sibuet takes over as Aramex Acting CEO after AlJeda resigns
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Dubai South
Dubai South, UPS forge partnership to establish new logistics facility
The new facility is part of UPS’s strategic expansion in the region
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Saudi Supply Chain and Logistics Conference sees $2.2bn of deals
Saudi Arabia’s Supply Chain and Logistics Conference 2024 witnesses 91 agreements
AD Ports Group
Vingroup, AD Ports Group sign MoU to explore developing ports, logistics sectors in Vietnam
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maritime business
US eastern ports prepare to close with labour talks stalled
The stalemate sets the stage for a strike to start, forcing ports with the combined capacity to handle as much as half of all US trade volumes to halt container cargo and auto shipments
China
Inside the global lithium boom and the geopolitical race for EV supply chain dominance
China and Russia are positioning themselves as major forces vying for control over these vital lithium deposits through strategic diplomacy and deal-making
DP World
DP World and Nedbank collaborate to secure supply chain finance
Partnership with South African bank will help businesses across sub-Saharan Africa access working capital and enhance trade flow
DP World
DP World opens three new multi-million euro facilities in Romania
The new facilities will improve the connectivity between DP World’s existing sea, rail, barge and truck services across Romania
Abu Dhabi
AD Ports Group’s digital arm Maqta Gateway acquires 60% stake in Dubai Technologies
The estimated value of the equity acquisition deal is AED28 million
Abu Dhabi
Noatum’s innovative logistics brand makes its debut in the Middle East
Over the next number of weeks, Noatum will embark on a rebranding campaign
DP World
DP World shifts its head office to a sprawling smart building in Expo City
The move represents DP World’s 50-year journey, starting as a local port operator in 1972 and now transforming into a global leader
supply chain
India, US, and 12 other IPEF members sign supply chain resilience agreement
To implement and monitor the agreement, the bloc would set up The IPEF Supply Chain Council