Sharjah and Lithuania are set to strengthen trade in agriculture and food products, with logistics playing a key role in moving goods between the two markets. The focus on cargo movement and food supply chains is expected to support the flow of goods and create more opportunities for trade between the UAE and the Baltic country. Stronger logistics links will support the transport, storage and distribution of agricultural products and food shipments. This will be important for

Sonia Sali As global demand for fresh produce and other perishables grows, efficient cold chain logistics is essential to connect produce with international markets while preserving product quality. In an interview with CargoTalk Middle East, Julian Sutch, Global Head of Cool Chain, Emirates SkyCargo discusses evolving trade flows, specialised handling and cold chain solutions. Julian Sutch, Global Head of Cool Chain, Emirates SkyCargo What are Emirates SkyCargo’s key perisha

Dubai Customs completed 23 million customs transactions in the first half of 2026, with digital channels accounting for 99.6% of service use. Cashless payments made up 99.3% of payment transactions, as Dubai continues to digitise procedures linked to international trade and cargo movement. The high use of digital services streamlines customs procedures and payments for importers, exporters and freight operators. By reducing administrative steps and connecting processes, digit

Al Sharqi Shipping has opened an AED 70 million integrated logistics and distribution facility at Dubai Industrial City, adding temperature-controlled storage and truck-handling capacity to support food, retail and manufacturing supply chains across the UAE and wider region. The facility has 280,000 sq ft of built-up storage, 200,000 sq ft of open yard space and 22,000 palletised tonnes of storage at temperatures ranging from ambient to -18°C. It also has 38 loading lanes and

Aramex has opened a new office in Ahmedabad, India, to support businesses moving goods between Gujarat and international markets, including the Middle East. The expansion aims to improve access to cross-border logistics services for exporters and manufacturers, strengthening trade links between India and the GCC. Gujarat is a major industrial and export centre, with businesses in textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and engineering. The new office will help local companies ma

Gargash Prime and JD.com’s infrastructure arm, JINGDONG Property, plan to develop a 2.5 million sq ft logistics facility in Dubai under a proposed joint venture. The hub will support goods distribution and order fulfilment across the UAE and wider Middle East, adding capacity to the region’s logistics network. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen. The project will combine JINGDONG Propert

Rhenus has opened a new office at Dubai Humanitarian to manage air, sea and road freight, strengthening its ability to coordinate shipments across regional and international routes. The office will support cargo planning, transport coordination and cross-border movements for goods ranging from pharmaceuticals and food to shelter materials and emergency equipment. Its location within the logistics hub gives Rhenus closer access to organisations and partners involved in interna

Egypt has approved a 652-acre logistics zone beside the Salloum land port and a dry port project in Sadat City to strengthen cargo handling and links between ports and inland transport networks. The Salloum zone will be developed and operated under a 30-year licence. Its location near the Libyan border could support cross-border freight movement and trade between Egypt and Libya. The cabinet has also approved the establishment of the Sadat Dry and Land Port Company to build,

Emirates Courier Express is helping Dubai-based businesses expand their international operations through cross-border shipping and technology-linked logistics services, giving companies access to Emirates’ global network without having to build their own delivery systems in each market. Launched by Emirates SkyCargo, the door-to-door service is designed to help businesses move goods across borders and manage international shipments more efficiently. The service combines air c

Aramex and GMR Airports Limited are planning upgrades to express cargo facilities at airports in India, a move that could improve shipment flows between India and Gulf markets. The work is targeted for completion by March 2027. The companies will explore dedicated cargo handling areas, faster screening systems and customs clearance facilities within terminals. Plans also include warehouses near airports with direct access to airside areas to speed up the movement of goods to

Egypt and Indonesia aim to raise bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030, with plans to expand exports, remove trade barriers and strengthen supply chain links between the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The two countries will focus on joint manufacturing and investment to increase the flow of goods between their markets. Egypt also aims to expand its role as an export hub serving the Middle East, Africa and other international markets. Cooperation is expected to cover logistic

CEVA Almajdouie Logistics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Port of NEOM to provide end-to-end supply chain services linking maritime routes with inland markets across Saudi Arabia and the wider region. The partnership combines CEVA Almajdouie’s road transport fleet, bonded warehousing and customs clearance services with the port’s Red Sea location. The aim is to move cargo more efficiently from ships to inland destinations and across borders, connecting tra

Dubai CommerCity has partnered with Tencent Cloud to help e-commerce businesses improve operations, manage growing order volumes and access cloud-based solutions. The agreement will make Tencent Cloud’s products and services available to companies registered in the free zone, supporting their efforts to scale their businesses and serve customers across markets. The partnership will explore ways to connect businesses with cloud computing and other technology solutions. Joint i

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and DHL are strengthening export support for local manufacturers, with preferential shipping rates and supply chain solutions aimed at reducing trade costs and improving access to international markets. Under their strategic partnership, eligible members of DET’s Export Assistance Programme (EAP) can access tailored logistics services and end-to-end supply chain support. The initiative aims to make cross-border trade simpler for

The UAE and Colombia are set to expand trade and logistics cooperation, with a focus on cargo connectivity, port operations and supply-chain services to strengthen the movement of goods between the two markets. “Strengthening trade and logistics links between the UAE and Colombia will help create new business opportunities, improve market access and support closer cooperation in cargo and supply-chain services,” said Mohamed Abdulla Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Colombia. The

7X, a UAE-based group operating in trade, transport and logistics, has launched ADEED Finance to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access funding linked to their logistics and supply chain needs. The platform brings together five financial partners: First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Emirates NBD, National Bank of Fujairah and Numou. Powered by 7X’s fintech arm, FINTX, ADEED Finance covers trade finance, working capital, supply chain finance and inv

SAL Saudi Logistics Services Company has signed an agreement with Saudi Post (SPL) to manage postal cargo handling and transport across Saudi Arabia. The deal covers mail movements between warehouses, postal facilities and aircraft, with the final contract value depending on demand and agreed service rates. Under the agreement, SAL will oversee mail handling from the time shipments arrive. It will also prepare dedicated unit load devices for postal cargo and manage the safe s

dnata has invested AED 175 million in more than 340 new ground support equipment (GSE) assets in the UAE since January, as Dubai prepares for further growth in aviation. The investment covers fleet replacement and additional equipment for operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC). The new equipment includes aircraft loaders with improved safety features, AI-enabled cameras to detect hazards beneath loading platforms, and additional aircraft pu

Air cargo tonnage from the Middle East and South Asia (MESA) rose 9% year on year in September, as global volumes grew 9%, according to WorldACD Market Data. The growth came despite ongoing disruption to air cargo capacity across the Gulf. The region recorded the highest year-on-year increase in average full-market air cargo rates, at 52% in September. Global rates rose 25% over the same period, reflecting tight capacity and higher operating costs. However, capacity to and fr

Egypt and South Korea have launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and signed 12 agreements, with plans for a Korean industrial zone in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone to strengthen trade links across the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called for the establishment of an integrated Korean industrial zone within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, positioning Egypt as a strategic gateway for trilateral