Author: Jochebed Menon

Thermo King announced that it approves the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO*) fossil-free, diesel fuel as a more sustainable fuel alternative to power its truck and trailer refrigeration units. The use of biodegradable HVO instead of traditional diesel, leads to even 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and particulate matter pollution from the engine, with unchanged performance. “Thermo King has the largest range of zero and low-emission transport temperature control solutions in the industry,” said Francesco Incalza, president of Thermo King in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. “Our customers value us for our commitment to advance the technology and…

Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding (ADSB) won a Dhs3.5 billion contract by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and UAE Navy, to build four Falaj 3-class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs). The new contract is the largest-ever order received by ADSB, which is a regional new build, repair, maintenance, refit, and conversion of naval and commercial vessels company. Khalid Al Breiki, Chairman of ADSB and President – Mission Support, EDGE said: “This order represents a resounding vote of confidence in ADSB from the MOD and the UAE Navy. The contract will provide the company with a platform for sustainable profitable growth, while maintaining strategic…

Aramex has appointed Othman Aljeda as CEO, replacing Bashar Obeid who submitted his resignation last month. Bashar will work closely with Othman to support a smooth transition of responsibilities. Othman joined Aramex 1994, and over the last two decades, he has stepped up in several leadership roles to strengthen the company’s business in the GCC, Asia, and North America & Europe. From 2007 to 2017, Othman set up Aramex’s first regional office in Asia and spearheaded its expansion plans in the region, establishing major hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore. In 2015, he played an integral role in leading Aramex’s…

dnata recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blue Aqua Food Tech (Blue Aqua) to boost food security in Singapore. The partnership will see Blue Aqua upcycle organic waste from dnata’s catering and ground handling operations into alternative insect protein for aquafeeds. Blue Aqua’s innovative bioconversion solution processes underutilised nutrients from the leftovers that can be transformed into quality insect proteins for aquacultural use. The bioconversion is a virtuous circle that makes the insect protein a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional fishmeal. Compared to traditional protein, insect protein is a sustainable solution with low land, water, and carbon…

This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between DP World and the Ethiopian Ministry of Transport to explore the potential of developing logistics infrastructure and the provision of end-to-end logistics services along the Berbera to Addis Ababa Corridor to unlock major economic benefits for Ethiopia. DUBUY.com is an online marketplace that will help to unlock access to global markets for small and medium-sized Ethiopian enterprises, with fulfilment through DP World’s worldwide ports and logistics network. The platform also enables global companies to find and serve new trading partners in Africa, opening access to fast growing markets on the…

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will commence flights to its latest destinations, Kiev, Bari, Salalah and Muscat. The flight to Ukraine’s capital city, Kiev will be operated three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays; flights to Bari, Italy will be operated two times per week on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Routes to Salalah, Oman will be operated two times per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays; and flights to the capital of Oman, Muscat will be operated three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Since launching in January 2021, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi now operates to 22 destinations with…

Etihad Rail signed an agreement with Transportr, a digital freight services company, to work together to enable the streamlining of service provision in the logistics sector. Transportr will offer digital solutions such as booking, tracking, and multi-modal connectivity, that will provide a complete digital rail freight solution to complement Etihad Rail’s range of new and sophisticated technologies that are convenient and efficient. The cooperation comes as part of Etihad Rail’s long-term digital innovation strategy in advancing cutting-edge technology for the rail sector, alongside the company’s commitment to the UAE’s digitalisation agenda. Ahmed Al Hashemi, Executive Director – Commercial at Etihad…

FedEx Express announced the arrival of a second dedicated charter flight carrying critical medical aid to India. This is part of the company’s continuous relief efforts to support India’s fight against the recent COVID-19 surge. On May 16, more than 780 oxygen concentrators, over 1.8 million KN95 masks, and medicines and pharmaceutical supplies were unloaded from a FedEx Boeing 777F charter flight in New Delhi, India. These supplies were provided by Direct Relief and will ultimately be delivered to healthcare facilities across India. This is in addition to the first FedEx donated charter flight that arrived on May 9, which…

Supply chain solutions company CHEP has signed a two-year full participating agreement with Saudi Arabian supermarket firm Sadhan Group, operator of SPAR Saudi Arabia and Al Sadhan Trading. Al Sadhan Group will advocate for pallet pooling with its suppliers and vendors. Al Sadhan Group is a private family-owned retailer that was established in 1952 in Riyadh. Prior to signing the agreement, the company collaborated with CHEP in a pilot programme to demonstrate the advantages of pallet pooing vs. single use pallets and other platforms. CHEP’s business model is based on the circular economy concept of ‘share and reuse’. With the…

Logistics provider Agility reported its first quarter 2021 earnings of 6.01 fils per share on net profit of USD41.9 million (KD12.6 million), an increase of 28.7% over the same period in 2020. EBIT increased 31% to KD26.9 million, and revenue increased 28.6% to KD485.5 million. Tarek Sultan, Agility Vice Chairman and CEO, said: “Agility started 2021 on a good note. Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics (GIL) business performed well, with favourable market conditions as well as cost controls playing an important role. “Agility’s infrastructure companies overall are showing strong signs of recovery from the effects of the global pandemic. These infrastructure…