AIT Worldwide Logistics, a global supply chain solutions leader, has hired Chelsea Lamar as Vice president of global sustainability. In this newly created role, she will lead the company’s sustainability initiatives, furthering AIT’s commitment to environmental responsibility and ethical corporate citizenship, including its goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2035. Lamar is based at AIT’s new global headquarters in Itasca, Illinois, and reports to Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Ray Fennelly, who said her appointment underscores AIT’s dedication to the evolution of its environmental, social and governance strategies. “Chelsea has an incredible track record of bettering our…
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Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has successfully extended its agreement with Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier. The announcement marks the next step in an expanding partnership with the Kuwaiti airline, which includes passenger, ramp, and air cargo services at seven airports in five countries. At Kuwait International Airport (KWI), the extended five-year agreement will see Menzies Aviation, operating as National Aviation Services (NAS) at KWI, continue to deliver ground and air cargo handling services, managing more than 1,400 flights a month. In addition, it will oversee the airline’s dedicated T5 Pearl lounge…
The organiser of Automechanika Dubai, the Middle East and Africa’s largest international trade exhibition for the automotive aftermarket industry, is preparing to host the largest edition in the show’s two-decade history from 2-4 October at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The landmark 20th edition of Automechanika Dubai will see more than 1,800 exhibitors from over 60 nations showcase a diverse range of innovative products, services and technologies in front of a global audience of thousands. Building on its reputation as a critical networking hub for the automotive aftersales industry, this year’s exhibition will occupy 14 halls at DWTC and feature…
General Motors Africa and Middle East (GM AMEO) continues its commitment to accelerated transformation towards heightened electrified mobility and connectivity by announcing executive appointment moves. Driving forward the company’s ambidextrous regional business strategy, Rohan Fernandes, Sajed Sbeih, Omar Elkhishin, and Chad Wellman will be taking on new roles within the company. Showcasing GM’s dedication to fostering, recognizing, and nurturing homegrown talent, Rohan, Sajed, and Omar will build on the foundation set forward by their predecessors, effective 1 September 2023. The newly appointed executives bring a wealth of experience and a profound understanding of local culture and ethos to the company’s…
The new Middle East Logistics and Base Support Services (MELABS) contract, valued at circa AED250m, will commence on 1 January 2024, continuing Serco’s commitment as a trusted industry partner for this crucial support capability for an initial term of three years. Having initially secured the contract to support ADF operations in the Middle East Region in 2011, Serco will continue to deliver 26 different service lines under the new agreement. This comprehensive range of logistical, hospitality, estate operations and facilities maintenance, transportation, and asset hire services also includes an emergency structural and airfield rescue and firefighting response capability for the…
King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) announced today that its Logistics Zone will begin operations in 2024. The Logistics Zone, a state-of-the-art, fully automated district, will feature the region’s first and largest private dry port, on-site customs clearance services, and bonded warehouses. SPARK Logistics will operate and maintain it, a joint venture established between SPARK and Hutchison Ports, the leading global ports operator. The Logistics Zone will leverage SPARK’s strategic location in the Eastern Province, serving as a gateway for the regional energy sector. It will ease access to global markets and enable businesses to capture the growing demand for energy-related…
UAE-based Dulsco Group, a leader in People Solutions, Environmental Solutions, Talent Solutions and Energy Recruitment Solutions, has entered into an employee outsourcing partnership with Smart Box Industries, the region’s pioneering modular construction company. Under the two-year agreement, 30 skilled employees – including drivers, painters, fabricators, welders and electricians – will transfer to Dulsco’s employment hubs. The team members will continue to work exclusively for Smart Box. Dulsco People operates in various sectors, including logistics, manufacturing, aviation, agriculture, construction, commerce, oil and gas. Dubai-based Smart Box has delivered more than 600 successful projects, including Dubai’s Last Exit, the DP World Innovation…
King Abdullah Port, recognised as the most efficient port worldwide according to the World Bank’s 2022 Report, recently welcomed MSC Irina, the world’s joint-largest cargo ship with a capacity of 24,346 TEUs. This significant achievement comes after successfully handling the same container ship for the first time in May 2023, further solidifying its position as a significant trade hub at the crossroads of three continents. Furthermore, the port welcomed two of the world’s largest cargo ships, MSC Tessa and MSC Gemma. These enormous vessels, each measuring a staggering 399.9 meters in length and 61.5 meters in width, have a capacity…
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider has partnered with logistics technology solutions provider Speedcargoto deliver cutting-edge cargo services to Etihad Cargo at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Speedcargo’s artificial intelligence (AI)-based Cargo Eye and Assemble solutions installed at dnata’s facilities will help overall logistical efficiency and digitisation and optimise cargo capacity for Etihad Cargo’s daily flights departing from Singapore. The roll-out of Cargo Eye and Assemble follows the airline’s decision to implement the technology in response to successful trials. Cargo Eye uses advanced, vision-based 3D technology to scan and capture a cargo’s exact dimensions, volume data, images, and labels, providing a comprehensive digital record. This information…
Amazon UAE today announced the launch of the ‘Amazon Future Leaders Program – Injah’, a leadership development program designed to accelerate the career growth of Emirati talent at Amazon and prepare them for leadership roles. With a strong emphasis on nurturing women leaders, the new program kickstarts on Emirati Women’s Day and is open to all Emirati employees. The two-year talent accelerator program will equip Emiratis across all Amazon business units from retail, operations, technology and payments with deep knowledge by imparting industry-specific management skills, cultural assimilation and mentorship to help the participants build global careers at Amazon. Ronaldo Mouchawar,…