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Emirates SkyCargo is now the second largest air cargo operator in the world, operating a fleet of freighters to over 40 destinations across six continents, next to its 260 passenger aircraft moving passengers and cargo between 158 airports. In total the company carried 2.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2017/18.

Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health, inaugurated today its new logistics hub in the region at Dubai Logistics District in the presence of Dr Amin Hussain Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health Policy and Licensing at the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention.

Agility, a leading global logistics provider, today reported 2018 net profit of KD 81.1 million, or 56.06 fils per share, an increase of 18.4% from 2017. Revenue for the year reached KD 1,550.2 million, and EBITDA was KD 154.8 million, increases of 10.2% and 14.5%, respectively.

For the fourth quarter 2018, Agility reported a net profit of KD 22.2 million, or 15.35 fils per share, an increase of 15.1% over Q4 2017. EBITDA for Q4 2018 was KD 40.8 million, an increase of 8.4%.

More start-ups are investing in the UAE’s logistics market to meet the increasing demand created by the rapid rise in e-commerce service providers across the GCC, according to industry specialists.

“The UAE’s logistics sector is gaining momentum as more and more start-ups are opening their shops and offering the latest solutions and services, tracking shipments on a real-time basis, beating turnaround time for deliveries and consistently racing to acquire smarter technology,” said Shailesh Dash, Chairman of Gulf Pinnacle Logistics (GPL).

Saudi Airlines Cargo Company sponsored the Saudi International golf tournament as a formal logistics partner held in Saudi Arabia for the first time with the participation of world-class golfers, taking place in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, from January 31st to February 3rd, Omar Talal Hariri Chief Executive Officer stated.