Renowned for its growing footprint and reliability in air cargo operations across Africa, Kenya Airways Cargo continues to strengthen its position in the regional logistics market. Kenya Cargo was awarded the Most Promising Cargo Airline – Africa at the third edition of the Arabian Cargo Awards 2025. “We are privileged and honoured to receive this award. It means a great deal to us. First, it strengthens our brand as Kenya Airways. We already have a strong presence, and this

Oman and Türkiye are moving to strengthen trade and logistics links, aiming to raise bilateral trade to $5 billion over the next five years. Both the countries will explore direct import routes and integrated transport solutions to support faster delivery of goods. A key initiative is the planned Turkish-Omani Industrial Zone in Oman, which will focus on manufacturing and logistics for e-commerce and supply chains. The zone is expected to act as a hub for storage, distributio

ASYAD Group successfully completed a time-critical air cargo operation, transporting 25 tonnes of heavy equipment from Italy to Oman using a Boeing F747 cargo charter. The urgent shipment was carried out for OQ Refineries and Petrochemical Industries (OQRPI). The operation was fully managed by Asyad’s specialised project logistics teams, covering the entire supply chain. This included equipment pickup in Italy, international air transport, customs clearance at Muscat Internat

Saudi Arabia is set to open the Middle East and North Africa’s first fully integrated Helipark, strengthening its motive to become a major aviation and logistics hub. The 20,000-square-metre facility will be located inside Riyadh Integrated Logistics Zone and developed through a partnership between the Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company and Rotortrade. The Helipark will combine helicopter operations with logistics and supply chain services in a single location. Dr. Fad

Emerging as the UAE’s only dedicated express cargo carrier, SolitAir focuses on air freight solutions, primarily serving the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. The company has quickly positioned itself as a rising leader in global freight operations, offering customised cargo handling, charter services, and e-commerce logistics support. Renowned for its reliability and speed, SolitAir Holding was recently honoured with the Best Debut Cargo Airline award at the third edition of

Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Jordan recorded 6,164 tonnes of cargo in November 2025, marking a 2% increase compared to the same month last year. While modest, this growth highlights QAIA’s ongoing role as a key cargo hub in the Middle East. However, cumulative cargo volumes from January to November 2025 fell to 64,237 tonnes, an 8% decline compared to the same period in 2024. Analysts point to shifting trade patterns across the Middle East and changing global su

Ras Al Khaimah is reporting strong growth in exports, supported by expanding logistics and trade activity, according to new data from the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Exports reached around AED 7.6 billion in the first nine months of 2025, showing steady demand for goods produced in the emirate. The third quarter saw the highest movement of goods, with more than 9,400 certificates of origin issued. This reflects stable manufacturing and smooth logistics op

The Middle East is set to see steady growth in air cargo over the next few years, with volumes expected to rise at a 3.3% annual rate through 2028, according to a report by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID). Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Stefano Baronci, said: “The resurgence of cargo, particularly significant in the first 10 months of the year in Asia-Pacific, powered by e-commerce and manufacturing shifts, highli

Renowned for providing seamless freight solutions and ensuring the efficient and reliable transport of goods worldwide, Tawfeeq Cargo and Logistics supports both commercial shipments and personal cargo with services tailored to unique customer needs. As a one-stop solution for all cargo requirements, the company prioritises timely deliveries, cost-effective services, and strong customer care. Tawfeeq Cargo & Logistics was awarded the Fastest Growing Freight Forwarding Company

ASMO, the joint venture between Saudi Aramco Development Company and DHL, is exploring new financing solutions with J.P. Morgan to strengthen supply chain and logistics operations in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration is aimed at improving access to capital and enhancing the efficiency of end-to-end supply chains. The agreement focuses on developing tools that help ASMO’s customers manage inventory and working capital more effectively. Off-balance sheet financing solutions are b

SAL has announced a new strategic agreement with Riyadh Air, aimed at strengthening logistics operations within Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing aviation market. Under the partnership, SAL will provide dedicated operational facilities and integrated logistics services to support Riyadh Air’s day-to-day requirements. The agreement focuses on improving cargo handling, ground operations, and overall logistics efficiency. By streamlining processes and enhancing fleet readiness, SAL wi

DHL Express has signed a new agreement with YANMU East Logistics to build its largest service center at the East Cairo Logistics Park, marking a major move for the company in the Middle East. The project involves an investment of up to EUR 24 million and shows DHL’s long-term focus on the region. Mr. Abdulaziz Busbate, CEO of DHL Express Middle East and North Africa, stated: “Opening the new facility is a strategic step aligned with the growing scale of business in Egypt, rea

Renowned for its strong performance in automotive supply chains, General Motors received the Excellence in Automotive Logistics award at the third edition of the Arabian Cargo Awards (ACA) 2025. This category recognises companies and partners that excel in managing transportation and distribution of vehicles and parts, innovate logistics solutions tailored for the automotive industry, optimise costs while maintaining sustainability, and ensure reliability and speed despite gl

dnata has introduced a new centralised screening control room at its Dubai International Airport cargo facility, developed in partnership with Dubai Police, as part of efforts to improve cargo operations. The system allows authorities to monitor and operate six X-ray screening machines remotely from a single command centre, connected to dnata’s digital cargo management platform, One Cargo. By consolidating screening processes, the new control room reduces manual touchpoints,

A major milestone is taking shape in Dubai as DSV Logistics prepares to open a new logistics hub in Jebel Ali South. The 30,000 square metre, state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to become operational in March 2026, thus strengthening DSV’s capacity and connectivity across the region. The new hub is designed to support complex and growing supply chains. It will offer more than 74,000 pallet positions, allowing large volumes of cargo to be stored and managed efficiently. The

PureLab and LODD Autonomous are testing a pilot project in Abu Dhabi to test drone-based logistics for transporting blood samples between medical facilities. The programme, supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), looks at how unmanned aerial vehicles can improve the movement of time-critical medical cargo. The trial focuses on moving blood samples between SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City and PureLab’s central laboratory. Using drones instead of road vehicles help

Air One Cargo FZCO has once again been recognised for its outstanding performance in the air cargo sector. The company was awarded the Most Innovative Cargo GSA at the third edition of the Arabian Cargo Awards 2025.   A.S Azimi, Chairman and Managing Director of Azimi Group of Companies said, “It is an honour to be here again for the fourth time. This milestone is not just a celebration for us, but also a reflection of the trust and confidence our customers place in us. I am

Garbe Industrial from Germany and ARTAR from Saudi Arabia have agreed to work together on new logistics real estate projects in the Kingdom. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture called AG Logistics Partners. The focus will be on building modern logistics and light industrial facilities across Saudi Arabia.   Christopher Garbe, Managing Partner of Garbe Industrial, said: "Our ambition is to attain quality leadership in regard to modern

Saudia Cargo has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi Exports Development Authority to support Saudi exporters and help them reach international markets more easily. The agreement focuses on improving logistics services and finding practical solutions for businesses that want to ship goods abroad. Through this partnership, both sides will work together to improve air cargo services, simplify export processes, and support local companies, especially small and me

Oman Air Cargo will add four weekly cargo flights between Muscat and Singapore from 2 July 2026, marking a steady expansion of its Asia-Pacific network. The flights will be operated using a Boeing 737 MAX and are aimed at meeting growing demand on east–west trade routes.   "As we expand our Asia-Pacific network, our new Singapore service will provide access to one of the world’s most important cargo gateways,” said Michael Duggan, Head of Cargo, Oman Air.   Singapore is one o