AD Ports Group has announced a new inland logistics network that will connect rail-linked dry ports and cargo depots across the UAE, including facilities at KEZAD Group’s Industry City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD). The project aims to improve cargo movement between ports, industrial areas and warehouses using rail and road transport. The network will connect important trade and industrial centres across the country. It will also support the movement of containers, industrial products

Gallega Global Logistics has opened a 215,000 sq ft multi-user third-party logistics (3PL) facility at Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai. The new facility adds warehousing capacity in one of Dubai’s key trade and logistics zones. It is built as a shared storage hub for multiple customers and is designed to support faster movement of goods across the UAE and the wider GCC. This can help cut delivery times and improve coordination between suppliers, warehouses, and transport network

AD Ports Group and e& UAE have deployed a high-capacity terrestrial digital network connecting the Group’s logistics assets across Abu Dhabi, supporting faster cargo movement, real-time monitoring and automated supply chain operations. The network now stretches more than 1,000 kilometres across the Group’s infrastructure. The system enables continuous transfer of sensor data, video feeds and Internet of Things (IoT) signals across logistics facilities, warehouses, ports and t

DSV has opened a new 30,000 sq m logistics warehouse in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), adding capacity for regional and international cargo handling as demand for specialised storage and distribution services grows in the UAE. The facility includes temperature-controlled areas, cold rooms, dangerous goods sections and space for value-added logistics operations, supporting sectors such as pharmaceuticals and industrial cargo. Isa Al Khalifa, Managing Director of MENA Rea

Dubai Customs and University of Dubai have launched a Centre of Excellence for Customs and Trade Logistics in Dubai. The centre will use research and data to study customs systems, trade flows, and logistics performance. It is designed to support better decisions and improve efficiency in cross-border trade. His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, said “The establishment of the Center of Excellence for Customs and Trade Logistics represents a st

7X has widened the scope of its ADEED platform in the UAE by adding more than 30 new logistics and trade-related entities, aiming to improve how supply chain requests are handled and routed across operators. The expansion brings in express delivery firms, transport companies, logistics providers and other trade ecosystem partners into a single coordination system. The platform is being positioned as a central point to match supply chain needs with available service providers.

Axione Development will build a 37,000 sqm cold chain facility at Abu Dhabi Food Hub in KEZAD under a 50-year lease, aimed at improving storage and handling of temperature-sensitive food products. The project is part of efforts to strengthen food logistics and improve supply chain reliability in the UAE. Mikhail Zarkhi, Managing Partner of Axione Development, said “Through this project, we aim to support food trade with efficient and reliable infrastructure capabilities that

Fujairah Terminals has signed three land lease agreements with Fujairah International Airport, Fujairah Free Zone Authority and Al Dahra Agriculture Trading to expand logistics and industrial operations in Fujairah. The agreements cover a combined area of 130,000 sqm and are aimed at improving cargo handling, storage and supply chain connectivity at the port. Captain Mohamed Al Yahyaei, CEO of Fujairah Terminals, said, “By expanding partnerships across logistics, infrastructu

Rhenus Logistics has begun a new overland freight corridor through Jordan to maintain cargo movement between Europe, Türkiye and the Gulf markets to enhance logistics routes. The route connects Europe and Türkiye with destinations including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. Habeeb Kunhipurayil, Regional Manager Air & Ocean - Middle East, Rhenus Logistics said, “By establishing this corridor, we are able to offer a stable and scalable solution that keeps

DP World recorded over $232.5 million (AED 854 million) in new investment activity across Jebel Ali Free Zone in the first four months of 2026. This includes projects in manufacturing, logistics, food production, healthcare, vehicle handling and heavy equipment. A large share of the activity was signed in March and April, showing steady expansion in the zone. Abdulla Al Hashmi, Global Chief Operating Officer, Parks and Economic Zones, DP World, said, “The scale of these commi

DHL Express has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry to provide logistics support and international shipping solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE. The agreement aims to help SMEs improve access to global markets by offering faster international shipping services and logistics support tailored to business requirements. The partnership is expected to support companies looking to expand exports

Dubai CommerCity has expanded its integration with a cross-border e-commerce platform in partnership with Dubai Customs, Dubai Municipality and NAQEL Express to improve the movement of goods between free zones, logistics firms and online retailers. The platform connects businesses, customs and delivery providers through a blockchain-based digital system that automates processes such as order handling, customs clearance and final delivery. The move is expected to reduce paperw

Jeddah Airports Company is moving ahead with plans to expand cargo operations at King Abdulaziz International Airport through cooperation with Singapore-based Surbana Jurong. The airport operator is targeting air cargo handling capacity of 2.5 million tonnes by 2030 as Saudi Arabia pushes to strengthen its logistics and trade infrastructure. The planned expansion is expected to improve cargo movement, support supply chain growth and strengthen Jeddah’s position as a regional

Why Prolonged West Asia Conflict Could Become an Economic Disaster for the Region and India At this critical stage, countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain may need to sit together urgently and collectively communicate one clear message to the world: they do not wish to become part of any prolonged regional conflict any further. The Gulf economies have spent decades building global trust, attracting investments, developing tourism, aviation, logi

Egypt has signed an agreement to develop a dry port and logistics zone in Borg El Arab City, adding to a wider push across the Middle East to expand inland logistics infrastructure and strengthen regional trade links. The project is part of a national plan to build 33 dry ports and improve cargo movement across the country. The dry port will sit within the Cairo–Alexandria logistics corridor, which links major industrial areas with ports and trade routes. Stronger rail and ro

Qatar Airways Cargo has increased cargo capacity on key Americas routes including Dallas, Houston, New York, São Paulo and Caracas via Bogotá, adding higher weekly volumes across its network for the month of May. This expanded capacity will improve connections between the Americas and the Middle East through Doha. Caracas (via Bogotá) now offers 20 tonnes of belly-hold capacity each way per week. Dallas has risen to 54 tonnes per week each way. Houston now provides 228 tonnes

Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority has added 56 new warehouses in its U2 logistics district, covering around 340,000 sq ft. The expansion brings the total number of warehouses in the zone to about 2,500. The new units include office space, loading areas and higher power capacity to support different business needs. Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director, SAIF Zone, said that the new expansion within the “U2” district represents a strategic addition to the integrated

SolitAir has made its warehouse facility at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai operational 24/7 and designed it to handle a mix of cargo types, including cold chain goods, dangerous goods and high-value shipments. The facility now also offers round-the-clock cargo acceptance and delivery with support services in place. The move is expected to reduce waiting time for cargo and improve speed in air freight processing. It allows shipments to be handled outside fixed worki

The ‘Green Corridor’ between Dubai and Oman has moved goods worth over $2.2 billion since March, as cargo shifted quickly to land routes during shifteing trends in the Middle East. The number of shipments and customs filings jumped sharply within weeks. His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, said the Green Corridor provides a practical model for future regional integration frameworks by connecting markets and strengthening logistics resilience

Qatar Airways Cargo has increased cargo capacity across key routes in Africa and the Middle East for May 2026, including Addis Ababa, Tunis, Amman, Beirut, Baghdad, Basra and Dammam. The changes include higher weekly capacity and the return of freighter operations on selected routes. In the Middle East, Amman capacity rises to 14 weekly flights with an additional freighter service, while Beirut also increases to 14 weekly flights with freighter support. Baghdad and Basra serv