This year, 2022, marks a landmark year for Swisslog, a provider of automated intralogistics technologies and integrator of AutoStore. The company now has 300 AutoStore projects in over 26 countries worldwide, featuring a total of more than seven million storage bins and using no less than 10,000 robots. “We are uniquely placed to help businesses transform their automated warehouse operations with everything from simple standalone AutoStore projects to some of the largest and most complex installations. Demand for this technology is so strong that by June 2022, we expect to have increased our site base from 300 to 350 projects,” says Markus Kirchhoff,…
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.
Divetech Marine Engineering Services, a UAE-based topside-subsea solutions provider that offers a range of services including installation, inspection, repair and maintenance for ports and other maritime organisations, has been acquired by AD Ports Group. The acquisition and integration of the company into AD Ports Group will extend the range of services offered by the Group’s maritime cluster, placing it in a strong position to generate significant commercial, operational, and financial synergies. The 100% acquisition will be fully funded from AD Ports Group’s existing cash reserves. Divetech delivered revenue of Dhs87 million and EBITDA of Dhs20 million in 2021. Captain Mohamed Juma Al…
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) organised a virtual forum titled ‘The Future of Autonomous Vessels in Maritime Shipping’ as part of its activities during the Innovation Month, held under the theme ‘UAE Innovates 2022’. Representatives from various sectors of the regional and global maritime industry such as A-Navigation, have tackled developing autonomous vessel technologies worldwide. Speakers discussed the need to empower maritime operations and ensure efficient port management with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and new technologies. They also highlighted the advantages of autonomous vessels from the operations, environment and safety perspectives, the added value of such ships to the…
Swisslog has been confirmed as Associate Partner for the Logistics Forum 2022 which is taking place March 29th at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. A global company with Swiss roots and one of the world’s leading logistics automation companies, Swisslog is headquartered in Buchs/Aarau, Switzerland and stands for innovation, quality, industry-leading software, and robotics technologies developed in-house. Swisslog delivers data-driven and robotic solutions for logistics automation alongside reliable, modular service concepts. Collaborating with forward-thinking companies, Swisslog is committed to setting new standards in warehouse automation to provide future-proof products and solutions. As part of the KUKA Group, its customers trust the…
Dubai International Boat Show 2022, the Middle East’s largest and most-popular leisure marine event, will take place at Dubai Harbour, its glistening new home, from 9 to 13 March. The emirate’s nautical showpiece is celebrating its 28th edition and will mark the regional yachting industry’s first large-scale, in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre, the five-day show will be the first to take place at Dubai’s ground-breaking new marina, reuniting the region’s maritime community. Dubai International Boat Show 2022 is set to welcome over 400 boat, yacht and watercraft brands including the world premiere of…
Shipsy, a leading SaaS-based smart logistics management platform provider, has raised USD25 million in a Series B round co-led by A91 Partners and Z3 Partners along with existing investors Info Edge and Sequoia Capital India’s Surge. The company plans to use the funding to continue growing its stronghold in the Middle East, India and Southeast Asian markets while accelerating global expansion into new markets such as Europe and US. The funding comes in the wake of a performing freight and logistics market in UAE valued at USD19 billion in 2020, which is expected to reach USD31 billion in 2026 at…
FarEye, a global SaaS platform provider transforming last-mile logistics, announced several new capabilities for more environmentally sustainable delivery operations, route optimisation, and consumer experience. New capabilities across FarEye’s Intelligent Delivery Management Platform are designed to help customers boost delivery efficiency, enable green fleets, and gain visibility into outcomes of sustainability initiatives. “We are partnering with our customers using our optimisation and visibility solution to optimise fleets and reduce emissions while delivering delightful experiences to their end customers,” said Suvrat Joshi, chief product officer at FarEye. “In a world shifting towards prioritising environmental sustainability, we are dedicated to complementing and supporting our customers’ sustainability…
Dubai CommerCity has launched a ‘Dubai CommerCity Partnership Programme’. The programme seeks to build strong partnerships at a global level to provide businesses established in the free zone with specialised services in diverse fields. Dubai CommerCity’s programme comes in line with the free zone’s efforts to provide a first-of-its-kind system in the MENA region to support eCommerce companies in every stage and throughout their operations. The Program aims to provide the free zone’s customers with the required services through its partners, in accordance with the best technical specifications and the highest levels of quality standards. Dubai CommerCity invites companies that…
Dubai Customs kicked off its events in the UAE Innovation Month under the slogan ‘Al Furdah Innovates 2022’. A virtual ceremony was organised in the occasion with the presence of H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, and directors and heads of customs departments and centers. Musabih delivered a speech followed by speeches of Anthony Mills, CEO, the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), USA, and Dr. Yousef M. Al-Assaf. President at Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai. In his speech, Musabih highlighted the importance of instilling and building a culture of innovation and embracing a multi-faceted approach to…
In line with ‘UAE Innovates 2022’, one of the world’s largest innovation festivals that takes place in February 2022, AD Ports Group announced the official start of its Innovation celebrations. Under the theme of “The Future”, the Group’s festivities will include a wide array of events focused on leading-edge innovations driving the Industrial Revolution 4.0 vision, such as Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Big Data, and beyond. AD Ports Group’s innovation team will hold workshops, seminars, professional development programmes, and speaker sessions featuring some of the industry’s leading trends. As part of the initiative, the Group will also host a range of…