Author: Jochebed Menon

As part of ongoing efforts to accelerate the digitalisation of Abu Dhabi’s trade and logistics landscape and to further enhance the capabilities of the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform, Maqta Gateway, AD Ports Group’s digital arm, has introduced Digital Airfreight Solutions as part of the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP). Inaugurated in May 2020 by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP) is the first of its kind in the region. It is developed…

Al Masaood Power Division, a part of the Al Masaood Group, is participating in the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) 2022 to showcase its portfolio of sustainable power solutions for a net zero-carbon society. The ongoing event is held at Dubai Harbour until March 13, 2022. As the distributor of Volvo Penta and MTU’s in the UAE and Bahrain, the division is displaying their innovative and fully integrated sustainable technologies. Volvo Penta’s intuitive Electronic Vessel Control (EVC), as well as a range of MTU systems such as its Hybrid Propulsion System Solution, its new engine model 12V2000M96L, and its Bluevision…

Deepak Khushalani, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Premier Logistics, tells us about his vision for the company, how technology is at the forefront and its newly launched verticals What’s the year 2021 been like for Premier Logistics? The year was challenging for all businesses. COVID-19 and the economic fallout have highlighted the weak points in companies’ strategy, inventory, marketing, and transportation. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is how to be agile. Companies are learning to adapt and innovate to meet these new challenges. Anticipating future trends in the face of so much uncertainty is more vital…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in January 2022. Supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints, as well as a deterioration in economic conditions for the sector dampened demand. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was up 2.7% compared to January 2021 (3.2% for international operations). This was significantly lower than the 9.3% growth seen in December 2021 (11.1% for international operations). Capacity was 11.4% above January 2021 (10.8% for international operations). While this is in positive territory, compared to pre-COVID-19 levels, capacity remains constrained, 8.9% below January 2019 levels.…

Etihad Cargo has achieved record revenue growth of 49% in 2021 as it continued to outperform expectations with a 27% year-on-year increase in freight carried, contributing towards 55% of the group’s revenue. “Last year was a milestone year for Etihad Cargo,” said Martin Drew, Senior Vice President Sales & Cargo, Etihad Aviation Group. “The Etihad Cargo team has worked closer than ever with partners and customers to address their demands and allocate necessary capacity, resulting in a record tonnage of 729,200 tonnes – the highest since 2017.” In Q1, Etihad Cargo temporarily modified five Boeing 777 aircraft to support cabin-loaded…

Gulf Craft is celebrating its legendary 40-year voyage from the UAEs pioneering boat builder to a leading global brand. At this year’s edition of Dubai International Boat Show, Gulf Craft is again present at the show with the largest fleet of boats and yachts ranging from 34 to 120 feet. Kicking off its participation at the show Gulf Craft’s Chairman Mohamed Alshaali hosted a press conference to mark four decades of persistence, innovation, and excellence. The conference was attended by His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, in addition to representatives from Dubai World Trade Centre, media…

Emirates Building Systems (EBS), a subsidiary of Dubai Investments, successfully completed the pharmaceutical warehouse project for G42 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company located in the KIZAD Life Science Park Phase 1 within three months. The fast-tracked project scope included the supply of 3500 tonnes of steel and accessories inclusive of engineering, procurement, fabrication, supply, installation and fireproofing of the structural steel works. The company worked closely with the main contractor to complete the project in the stipulated timeframe. The warehouse spread across 3 levels is 50 meters wide, 140 meters in length, and 30 meters in height. “Incorporating the most advanced technologies in…

Smart logistics management platform Shipsy has been confirmed as Associate Partner for the Logistics Forum 2022 which is taking place March 29th at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. Shipsy empowers organisations handling trade and logistics to accelerate business growth, optimise costs and enhance customer experiences using its smart end-to-end global logistics management platform. Its AI-powered platform and mobility suite seamlessly connects cross border and local logistics by automating operations and ensuring intelligent 3PL management. Shipsy’s intuitive platform provides complete visibility of first, middle and last-mile operations, unlocks operational efficiency, and leverages real-time analytics to make informed decisions. It partners with customers…

Soham Chokshi, Chief Executive Officer, Shipsy, talks us through the inception of the company and how technology is crucial to the success of logistics and supply chain Q: Tell us about Shipsy and the idea behind this platform. Shipsy, founded in 2015, is a SaaS company focused on the logistics tech space. We work very closely with retailers and logistics and manufacturing companies. The platform helps all these companies get visibility of all their shipments, reduce costs, and automate a lot of the manual processes, leading to much superior customer experience. In a world where each of us as end-consumers…

FarEye, a global SaaS platform provider in last-mile logistics, has chosen Judd Marcello to lead the marketing division as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), based in the United States. In this newly created role, Marcello will lead all facets of marketing to drive brand awareness and growth in key global regions, including the Americas. The news comes soon after the announcement of Chicago as FarEye’s North America HQ and movement of its CEO Kushal Nahata to North America. “Judd brings a winning combination of B2B and B2C experience that will help us deliver greater value to the supplier, carrier and consumer…