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CEVA Logistics opens new e-commerce warehouse in Dubai
CEVA Logistics opens a new ecommerce warehouse in Dubai to support fast, scalable fulfilment for regional and international online retailers. CEVA Logistics has opened a new eCommerce warehouse in Dubai South Free Zone, strengthening its logistics footprint across the GCC. The 23,000 square metre facility is designed to support large-scale operations while keeping sustainability in focus. The new hub is built for high-volume eCommerce demand. With a ceiling height of 20 metr

Raymond STERN
Jan 15


DHL Global Forwarding appoints Tobias Maier as CEO for Middle East and Africa
DHL Global Forwarding, Freight has appointed Tobias Maier as Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and Africa, succeeding Amadou Diallo. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight has announced the appointment of Tobias Maier as Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, effective December 1 2025. He succeeds Amadou Diallo, who will step down after more than eight years at the helm and over three decades with DHL Group. Under Maier’s leadership, the compan

Raymond STERN
Nov 4, 2025


JAS Worldwide to Acquire Pentagon Freight Services in Major Project Logistics Push
Global freight giant JAS Worldwide has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire UK-based Pentagon Freight Services, a long-established leader in freight forwarding, project logistics, and ships agency services. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close in the latter half of 2025. With this move, JAS Worldwide aims to significantly deepen its footprint in key sectors like oil and gas, energy, marine, and construction. Pentagon Freight Services, fou

Raymond STERN
Jul 27, 2025


DHL to invest over EUR500m in Middle East growth markets by 2030
DHL Group said the new investment will improve services such as express parcel delivery, freight forwarding, warehousing and fulfillment and customs brokerage among others. DHL Group has said it will invest more than EUR500m ($540m) in the Middle East through 2030, with a strategic focus on the rapidly expanding economies of the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The investment will span all four business divisions — DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain, and DHL eCommerce

Raymond STERN
Jun 10, 2025


Enhancing Cold Chain Logistics in the GCC: A Strategic Path to Food Security
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is undergoing a significant transformation in agrifood logistics and cold chain infrastructure, driven by national food security strategies, technological advancements and increasing consumer demand for fresh produce, dairy, seafood and chilled and frozen meat. With governments investing in sustainable food production, advanced logistics and climate-resilient storage, the region presents vast opportunities for Dutch companies specializing in

Raymond STERN
Feb 17, 2025


Scan Global Logistics appoints former Maersk boss Nils Smedegaard Andersen
Fast-growing forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has appointed Nils Smedegaard Andersen as its first new board member and chairman of...

Raymond STERN
May 23, 2023


Etihad Rail, DHL Global Forwarding ink 20-year partnership
The agreement will see the establishment of a joint venture company that will enable DHL to use Etihad Rail’s network to conduct its main...
Abdel Halim ESSABBAK
May 16, 2023


Aramex and Abu Dhabi Ports set up joint venture focused on freight forwarding
Aramex, the Middle East’s biggest listed courier company, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Group to set up a joint venture to...
Abdel Halim ESSABBAK
May 14, 2023


There’s a new inflation warning for consumers coming from the supply chain
Warehouses and distribution centers are pushing rates higher, with U.S. storage prices up 1.4% month-over-month and nearly 11%...

Raymond STERN
Feb 12, 2023


Lunar New Year factory closures curb air cargo rates, demand
Air cargo rates continued a slowdown in January as demand was further pressured by factory closures across Asia due to the Lunar New Year...

Raymond STERN
Feb 5, 2023


C.H. Robinson Reaches Standstill Agreement With Activist Investor
The pact with Ancora Advisors comes as the freight broker is searching for a new CEO. Logistics heavyweight C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc....

Raymond STERN
Jan 8, 2023


Relief for shippers as freight costs dip to near pre-pandemic levels
AFTER more than two years of exceptionally high freight rates in a tight capacity market, shippers are finally getting some relief. In...

Raymond STERN
Dec 25, 2022


Muscat – Asyad Group, Oman’s global integrated logistics service provider, signed a memorandum of un
Muscat – Asyad Group, Oman’s global integrated logistics service provider, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tanzania Post...

Raymond STERN
Nov 25, 2022


Maersk adds Khazaen Dry Port to its global network of port calls
The agreement enables Maersk to offer customers seamless access to global markets, as well as enhanced time-and cost-efficient land...

Raymond STERN
Nov 23, 2022


K+N takes two 747-8Fs as other forwarders wind down airfreight capacity
Kuehne + Nagel has received the first of its two own-liveried, Atlas Air-operated 747-8Fs, just as other forwarders cut their own...

Raymond STERN
Nov 22, 2022


Saudia Cargo and Liege Airport sign a commercial partnership until 2023
Saudia Cargo will increase flights to and from the Belgian airport Saudia Cargo has signed a commercial agreement with Liege Airport that...

Raymond STERN
Nov 18, 2022


DHL to open new office in Sohar Freezone
DHL, the leading international provider of air, ocean, and road freight services has announced the opening of a new office in Sohar...

Raymond STERN
Nov 18, 2022


Acquisition of Noatum Propels AD Ports Group to Become a Global Logistics Platform
AED 2.5 Billion Strategic Investment also Offers Exposure to Maritime Activities in the Mediterranean Region and Port Facilities in Spain...

Raymond STERN
Nov 17, 2022


GoFreight raises $23M to become the “Shopify of freight forwarding”
Unicorn Flexport is revolutionizing the world of logistics, serving as a freight forwarder with software that enables customers to manage...

Raymond STERN
Nov 13, 2022


C.H. Robinson cuts jobs as logistics markets cool
Logistics company C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: CHRW) has laid off about 650 workers in the past week, signaling slower demand for...

Raymond STERN
Nov 10, 2022
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