SAL Saudi Logistics Services Company (SAL), a leading cargo handling and logistics provider in Saudi Arabia, reported strong growth in 2025, driven by higher cargo volumes and expanded services. The Ground Handling Division processed 961 million kilograms of cargo for the year, with exports and transit shipments showing steady growth. The Logistics Division continued scaling its operations and improving commercial execution, building a foundation for sustainable long-term gro

Qatar and Russia are looking to strengthen trade, logistics, and supply chain connections as both countries seek to expand economic ties. Russian companies from the Novgorod Region, located between Moscow and St. Petersburg, are exploring opportunities to supply products to Qatar, including metals, automotive parts, oil and gas equipment, food processing, and advanced technology solutions. Highlighting the region’s industrial potential, Evgenii Bogdanov, first deputy governor

Ghassan Aboud Holding and EasyLease have launched a new 215,000 sq ft aftermarket spare parts hub at Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), designed to handle more than 10 million automotive parts annually and create over 200 jobs. The facility will support faster and more reliable spare parts delivery across the UAE and GCC, meeting the growing demand in the region’s automotive aftermarket. The hub will be managed by Gallega Global Logistics, which will oversee operations, inventory m

Saudia Cargo carried more than 573,000 tonnes of cargo in 2025, operating around 4,000 flights, maintaining over 90 percent on-time performance, and recording a Net Promoter Score of 57. The airline also handled 15,000 tonnes of exports, showing steady volumes and reliable service throughout the year. The Saudi-based carrier said the results reflect its focus on moving high-value and sensitive shipments efficiently. Its fleet currently includes seven Boeing freighters — four

eCom Afrika, the African e-commerce platform, has signed an agreement with Egypt-based logistics provider, Egytrans Logistics Solutions, to improve cross-border supply chains for SMEs moving goods between Egypt, African markets, and the Middle East. The partnership focuses on smoother trade flows, faster deliveries, and better visibility for small businesses that rely on reliable logistics across the region. Under the deal, the two firms will offer door-to-door logistics serv

MASARAT Mobility Park has inked development-lease pacts with TASARU Supplier Hub to bring automotive suppliers into one location and strengthen the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) vehicle supply chain. The move is aimed at speeding up local manufacturing, reducing reliance on imports, and improving how auto parts move between suppliers and carmakers. “The partnership will accelerate the localisation of suppliers, fortify supply chain readiness and support growth of a competit

Hamad International Airport (HIA) reported an operational year in 2025, handling 2.59 million tonnes of air cargo and recording 282,975 aircraft movements, while maintaining an on-time performance of 85 per cent. The cargo performance of the airport reflects steady demand and strong handling capacity, even as global market conditions remained uneven. Volumes saw a slight decline compared with to previous year, which HIA stated was due to global trade and freight markets’ fluc

The Middle East air cargo market remained stable in the final week of January, as global demand rose by 3 per cent week on week, as per WorldACD Market Data. The performance comes in the lead-up to Lunar New Year on 17 February, which falls later this year compared with 2025.Globally, volumes were supported by strong flower shipments from Central and South America and East Africa, ahead of Valentine’s Day. There was no significant pre-lunar year surge from Asia Pacific origin

Oman Food Investment Holding Company (OFIC), a subsidiary of the Oman Investment Authority, has signed a strategic partnership with Brazilian food giant JBS to develop meat and poultry production facilities and establish a regional export hub. The $150 million investment aims to enhance food supply chains and food logistics, improve food security, and position Oman as a hub for halal meat exports. Gilberto Tomazoni, Global CEO of JBS, said establishing early stages of supply

BGL Cargo Express has launched a new route connecting Saudi Arabia to Australia and New Zealand through China. The service links Riyadh (RUH) directly to Guangzhou (CAN) and Shenzhen (SZX), which act as key gateways to Oceania. Major destinations covered include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland, and Christchurch. Using the infrastructure at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Shenzhen International Airport, BGL Cargo Express ensures smooth transit

Royal Jordanian Cargo has strengthened its presence in the United States and the Middle East through a new partnership with ECS Group. Under a multi-year agreement, ECS Group’s U.S. arm, Globe Air Cargo, will manage cargo sales from Chicago and Detroit, linking U.S. exporters more closely with key Middle Eastern markets through Royal Jordanian’s hub in Amman. The partnership is designed to support growing trade flows between North America and the Middle East. From its Amman h

ROSHN Group and Agility Logistics Parks (ALP) have agreed to form a joint venture for a large-scale logistics park in Saudi Arabia. The project will cover 1–1.5 million square meters in a strategic location along key national logistics corridors, aiming to strengthen supply chains, trade efficiency, and food logistics in the region. The park is expected to connect local and international businesses, supporting industrial growth and enhancing the Kingdom’s role as a global tra

IDEUP, a leading logistics and e-commerce platform in the Middle East, has launched “Marhba,” a new platform designed to help Egyptian manufacturers and brands expand their reach in regional markets. The platform provides businesses with an integrated digital sales channel, backed by smart logistics and supply chain solutions, enabling them to sell efficiently to a broader customer base. Waleed Rashed, CEO of IDEUP, said, “Marhba is about empowering Egyptian businesses to com

Dubai Customs has strengthened its partnership with New Zealand to enhance trade, supply chains, and logistics operations. The collaboration will focus on modernizing customs systems, streamlining procedures, and adopting international best practices to support efficient cross-border cargo movement. The two sides are working on knowledge sharing, joint initiatives, and improved coordination between authorities to create a flexible and secure trade ecosystem capable of handlin

Bahrain International Airport handled a record 405,217 tonnes of air cargo in 2025, up 3.2% from the previous year, marking its strongest cargo performance to date, according to Bahrain Airport Company (BAC). The growth highlights the airport’s expanding role in regional logistics and global supply chains. BAC said the increase was driven by higher load factors and more efficient use of runway capacity, rather than a significant rise in aircraft movements. This points to impr

LODD Autonomous is taking UAE-built aviation technology to Asia with its “Hili” autonomous aircraft. The company has partnered with ST Engineering to export Hili, designed for unmanned air-cargo operations, to Asia-Pacific markets. The deal, signed by LODD CEO Rashid Matar Al Manai and ST Engineering’s Teong Soo Soon, highlights growing confidence in Hili as a reliable, scalable platform for autonomous cargo transport. The Hili aircraft is part of the UAE’s push into next-gen

Qatar’s logistics sector is seeing a major shift as WareOne, a local startup, described as the country’s first ‘Airbnb for warehouses,’ introduces a pay-as-you-use model that can cut storage costs by up to 30 per cent, Sheikh Khalifa al-Thani, Co-founder and CEO, WarweOne The digital on-demand platform is designed to help small and growing businesses reduce expenses, gain flexibility and respond faster to changing demand across the GCC.  WareOne has already built a network of

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and re.life , BEEAH’s digital ecosystem for trade, logistics, and recycling, have partnered to expand into new markets, streamline logistics ops, and promote sustainability, said Fahad Shehail, General Manager, re.life . The collaboration leverages TCS’s global IT expertise to deploy re.life platforms, helping businesses and govts manage logistics, fleet ops, and recyclable material trade more efficiently. The partnership supports circular eco

Swisslog has unveiled new warehouse automation developments spanning pallet ASRS, warehouse software, goods-to-person systems, and to its SynQ warehouse management platform, as demand grows for scalable and resilient intralogistics operations. The updates are part of the company’s ‘Ready for the Next’ strategy, aimed at helping operators manage higher volumes, tighter delivery timelines, and increasing operational complexity. The most notable development is the introduction o

SolitAir Holding has partnered with WinOps to reinforce operational backbone of the company to accelerate the expansion of its express cargo network across the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, China and other global markets. The collaboration is aimed at supporting SolitAir’s fleet and footprint, while ensuring high levels of efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence as the network scales. The move reflects SolitAir’s focus on building a future-ready op