Dubai CommerCity the first and leading e-commerce free zone in the region and AstroLabs, a capability building company committed to strengthening the digital ecosystem of the MENA region, have partnered to launch a dedicated eCommerce academy. The Dubai CommerCity academy will provide a range of key offerings, including training boot camps, webinars, coding hackathons, online courses and internship opportunities with e-commerce companies at Dubai CommerCity. The platform aims to enhance the techno-functional skills of individuals within the e-commerce space and improve the e-commerce talent pool of the UAE. Commenting on the partnership, DeVere Forster, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Dubai…
Author: Jochebed Menon
Jochebed Menon
Jochebed Menon is the Editor of Logistics News Middle East. She covers issues related to the logistics and supply chain industries in the region. She’s been a journalist since 2012 and has primarily worked on B2B titles in travel, hospitality, aviation, and construction.
In line with its customer-centric approach and commitment to keeping the UAE driving towards a more sustainable future of mobility, Al-Futtaim Automotive has announced an all-new innovative digital platform that allows B2B dealers to purchase genuine spare parts, body parts, tyres and battery and lubricant products. The Trade Point portal provides a one-stop process that optimises the ordering and purchase process while enabling ease, convenience and transparency as well as a single access point for all Al-Futtaim brands including Toyota, Lexus, Volvo, Honda, Dodge, RAM and Jeep. Encouraged by the UAE’s goals of transformation to a smart city strategy and…
Al Habtoor Motors, the official distributor of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (MFTBC) in the UAE, showcased three new efficient, versatile, and safe range of FUSO Canters. The range features advanced technologies designed to deliver the lowest cost of ownership for a light-duty truck and excellent fuel economy. After the successful launch of the FUSO Canter in Euro V emission norm in December 2020, the next technological feature is being launched in the UAE: the DUONIC automated manual transmission. For the first time, the FUSO Canter will feature this technology in the UAE. In addition to lower fuel consumption,…
As the effects of climate change become increasingly visible, the energy sector is going through a transformational journey as governments and companies are stepping up their efforts to reduce CO2 emissions. The recently published DHL white paper, ‘Logistics of the Energy Revolution,’ sheds light on the transformation of the entire energy industry on the road to a net-zero future and how logistics has turned into its key enabler. “A net-zero system will entail a profound shift towards electrification. We are however faced with the circumstance that renewable energies produce less power per installation than fossil fuels. This means that installed…
The Board of Directors of SOHAR Port and Freezone announced the appointment of Emile Hoogsteden as the new Chief Executive Officer of SOHAR Port, a joint venture of the Port of Rotterdam Authority and ASYAD Group. Emile succeeds Mark Geilenkirchen effective 1 July 2022, bringing a solid track record of building and managing robust business strategies in the global logistics’ industry. His stellar background will continue to pave the way for more growth opportunities for the port and tenants at SOHAR. Under this new leadership, SOHAR will continue to be one of the fastest-growing Port and Freezone complexes in the…
AD Ports Group, the region’s premier facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade, has partnered with UAE-based, multi-business conglomerate Ghassan Aboud Group to establish one of the region’s largest automotive export and distribution hubs in KIZAD. The launch was announced at the official ceremony held in Abu Dhabi in the presence of key stakeholders and officials. The Regional Auto Hub – Abu Dhabi will foster global trade partnerships bringing together buyers, sellers, logistics services providers, government enablers, facilitators, and financial service providers whilst offering access to integral sources and consumption markets through sector-specific infrastructure and multimodal connectivity by sea, land, and…
As the first annual report since AD Ports Group became listed on the ADX in February 2022, it highlights a remarkable year for the company, which saw AD Ports Group achieve strong revenue and net profit growth, emerging as a major distributor of COVID-19 vaccines in the UAE and a supplier to more than 60 countries worldwide. AD Ports Group has evolved into a vertically integrated ecosystem of businesses that include economic cities and free zones, ports, logistics, maritime, and digital services. As a strategic gateway to Abu Dhabi, AD Ports Group generated 21% of all non-oil related GDP in…
Raha, the region’s newest eGrocery platform, has announced that it has officially launched in the Kuwait market, with its app now available on all Apple and Android devices. A homegrown concept, Raha is the Middle East’s first pure-play, fully automated eGrocery platform – offering a full range of groceries, fresh produce, and household essentials. It also features Kuwait’s first fully automated robotics-fulfillment center, and one of the first centers of the kind globally with a chilled warehouse capability. Developed by global warehouse automation specialist, Swisslog, the center serves as the core foundation of Raha’s technology-driven operational model and fully automated,…
Logistics News Middle East Forum 2022 provided a platform for logistics leaders, supply chain specialists, and technology providers to network and explore different relevant industry topics, including panel discussions on how innovation in technology is enabling the logistics industry, pharma and F&B requirements for warehouses, supply chain woes, repercussions of the pandemic on logistics and supply chains and sustainable mobility. Here, are pictures from the event held on 29 March at Sofitel Dubai The Palm. …
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s National Rail network, and Dubai Industrial City, the region’s largest manufacturing and logistics hubs, have announced an advanced freight terminal spread across 5.5 million square feet. The terminal, which comes as a result of the collaboration between Etihad Rail and Dubai Industrial City over the past years, will contribute to cementing the UAE’s position as an international trade hub and boost Dubai’s global competitiveness in manufacturing, logistics, transport, trade, and investment. This comes in line with the UAE’s Railways Programme, which aims to facilitate trade by connecting the country’s industrial and…