Gulftainer, the world’s largest privately-owned, independent port operator based in the UAE, has launched an interim and complimentary ‘Express Service Lane’ initiative to prioritise the delivery of medical supply consignments at its ports across the UAE. The move is part of the company’s commitment to accelerating logistical procedures and fast-tracking the availability of medical supplies to consumers across the nation. Through this effort, Gulftainer seeks to support the preventive measures and national initiatives launched by the UAE government in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the initiative, Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT) is also actively encouraging customers to use its…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Red Sea Gate Terminal (RSGT) has significantly expanded its operational capabilities and capacity at Jeddah Islamic Port. Today marks the official commencement of RSGT’s take-over of operations in the northern section of Jeddah Islamic Port (previously known as North Container Terminal, or “NCT”). A new 30-year concession agreement for the existing north port facility concluded at the end of last year between RSGT and the Saudi Arabian Ports Authority, (Mawani), calls for $1.7 billion of investment in infrastructure, equipment and technology by 2050, with annual container throughput capacity growing to 8 million TEUs. “As we begin operations at the northern…
The majority of Airbus sites in Spain have joined forces to produce 3D printed visor frames, providing healthcare personnel with individual protection equipment in the fight against Covid-19. More than twenty 3D printers are working day and night. Hundreds of visors have already been produced and dispatched to hospitals close to the Airbus facilities in Spain. Airbus leverages a patented design to manufacture the visor frames, using PLA plastics. “One of the reasons I love my job is the capability we have for advanced design and quick manufacture. Overnight, we have gone from making aerospace concepts to medical equipment. This genuinely…
Isnaad, a subsidiary of Imdaad that provides a comprehensive range of Soft Facility Management with specialized cleaning services, and highly-trained manpower supply, recently provided disinfection services at Senses Residential and Day Care for Special Needs and the Emirates Down Syndrome Association as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility program. Undertaken by the newly launched Disinfection and Cleaning Service under Isnaad, the initiative represents Imdaad’s commitment to contributing to the UAE’s efforts to create clean, healthy and sustainable communities in the country. Fully approved by Dubai Municipality, the Disinfection and Cleaning Service helps ensure a safe and germ-free environment at…
The UPS Board of Directors today announced it has named Carol Tomé as UPS Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1. David Abney, the current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will remain in his role until June 1 when he will become Executive Chairman of the Board. He will retire from the UPS Board on September 30. In order to ensure a smooth transition and successful peak season, Abney will remain as a special consultant through the end of 2020 and then retire after 46 years of UPS service. On September 30, William Johnson, UPS Lead Independent Director, will assume the…
In the midst of the global COVID-19 health crisis, Earth Hour marks a moment of solidarity for the planet as global communities and businesses unite to recognise the occasion. Ellington Properties, Dubai’s leading design-led real estate developer, has been at the forefront of ensuring their projects such as Wilton Park Residences and Belgravia Square are sustainable friendly. Robert Booth, Managing Director, Ellington Properties told CBNME: “Sustainability has been central to our operations, which supports the vision of the nation’s leadership to develop projects with a focus on environmental best practices. Our residential developments such as Wilton Park Residences and Belgravia…
Signals at Sunset to Show Solidarity with Frontline Fight against Pandemic Today at sunset, all ports across the United Arab Emirates will sound the “Horns of Hope”. In a world-first initiative launched by Abu Dhabi Ports in collaboration with the UAE Federal Transport Authority, tugboats across UAE ports will sound their horns in recognition and support of the maritime, healthcare and the critical sector personnel still working on the front lines to address the impact of COVID-19. The “Horns of Hope” initiative calls on all tugboats and commercial vessels around the world to signal solidarity by sounding their horns in…
On Monday 30 March 2020, an Emirates SkyCargo flight carrying close to 500,000 Covid-19 testing kits landed at Sao Paulo airport in Brazil. The kits were moved from Guangzhou via Dubai by the air cargo carrier on the first of two such flights operated to transport supplies to Sao Paulo. During the same week, Emirates also executed two special charters carrying almost 200 tonnes of medical supplies such as hand sanitisers and protective face masks from Hong Kong to Sydney while another flight transported pharmaceutical supplies to Karachi. As part of a special charter operation, an Emirates Boeing 777 freighter…
Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has announced that its Board of Directors has recently approved a donation of SAR10 million to Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) to support its initiatives to fight against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease in the Kingdom. Commenting on this, Mohammed Abdulaziz Al-Sarhan, Chairman of Bahri, said: “Given the current global situation and challenges resulting from the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Bahri is pleased to express gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and to H.R.H. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. We also…