GOODS2LOAD and Aradus AI have formed a partnership to integrate trade workflow automation with freight booking services. The integration will allow importers to access freight forwarding options through GOODS2LOAD while using Aradus AI’s trade management tools. Freight forwarders on the platform will also be able to receive shipping requests from importers through a single digital system. The partnership aims to address inefficiencies that often arise when businesses manage t

Al Maktoum International Airport is progressing with large-scale construction, with total cargo capacity planned at 12 million tonnes when fully completed. Expected to be completed by 2032, the project is currently in an active build phase, with AED13 billion worth of works underway and more than AED55 billion planned for future contracts. Key works include runway development, excavation and early structural foundations linked to terminal and cargo systems. The expansion is e

Air cargo volumes from the Middle East and South Asia rose 13% week on week in the latest WorldACD data, after a holiday slowdown. Capacity increased 8% and flight activity climbed 11%. Exports from the region to Europe were up 13%, led by a 19% rise from Dubai and stronger flows from India. Doha also saw its highest capacity level in five weeks, showing more aircraft returning to the network. The recovery helps restore smoother movement of goods across key trade routes linki

Egypt and DP World are set to expand distribution and logistics capacity in the country to strengthen trade flows between Africa and the Middle East. The move is expected to improve market access for Egyptian exporters, support smooth cargo movement across the region, and position Egypt as a logistics gateway linking Africa, the Middle East, and global trade routes. The expansion is part of Egypt’s efforts to grow its logistics sector and increase its role in regional and int

Hafeet Rail has completed 40 per cent of the construction work on the railway linking Oman and the UAE, marking a key milestone for one of the region’s largest cross-border transport projects. The 238-kilometre rail line is being developed to support both freight and passenger movement between the two countries and strengthen regional connectivity. Abdulrahman bin Salem Al Hatmi, CEO of ASYAD Group, said the pace of construction reflects the commitment to complete the project

The UAE and the European Union are looking to strengthen global humanitarian supply chains by improving coordination, logistics systems, and information sharing to speed up delivery of aid like food, medicine, and other essential supplies. The focus is on building more connected systems that help humanitarian agencies work together more efficiently across regions. The plan includes expanding shared humanitarian hubs and improving transport and storage networks so relief items

DP World has launched an e-invoicing system in the UAE aimed at improving how logistics and trade companies handle invoices linked to cargo movement, shipping and payments. The system moves invoice processing from manual and paper-based work to digital records that can be tracked and matched with shipments in real time. For logistics operators, the key change is better alignment between goods movement and financial documents. Invoices can be connected directly with shipment d

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) Executive Summit 2026, that took place in Warsaw from 1-3 June brought together more than 320 air cargo executives, with sustainability emerging as the key focus of the discussions. Industry leaders who came together examined how to cut emissions, improve efficiency in logistics, and build greener supply chains while managing the rise in global cargo demand. The event was hosted by LOT Polish Airlines and Port Polska. Besides su

KEZAD Group has announced a new AED112 million ($30.5 million) SME facility in Abu Dhabi aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses expand their operations. The facility, located in KEZAD A, is expected to be handed over before the end of 2026 and will provide industrial units, office space and logistics access under one roof. The project is designed to address a common challenge for SMEs: moving from small-scale operations to larger production and distribution. By of

Gulftainer is set to develop the Al Dhaid Multi-Modal Trade Corridor in Sharjah, a 150-hectare logistics project with capacity of 1.5 million TEUs a year. The facility is designed near Khorfakkan Port and will connect with the Etihad Rail network. It aims to ease pressure on ports, speed up cargo movement, and improve supply chain flows across the UAE and GCC. The hub will act as an inland extension of Khorfakkan Port and include an inland container yard, empty depot, and a h

Saudi Arabia has announced five port and logistics projects worth more than SAR2.3 billion ($613 million) at Jubail Commercial Port and King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. The projects include the privatisation of Jubail’s container terminal, a new truck services centre, a logistics park and two logistics centres aimed at increasing cargo capacity and improving freight movement across the kingdom. The investments are expected to improve cargo handling, reduce truck congestion and

National Industries Park (NIP) has signed an agreement with Al Bayader International to develop a new manufacturing and logistics hub in Dubai, a project expected to increase regional food packaging production capacity by 30,000 tonnes annually. The AED180 million ($49 million) facility will support food, hospitality and retail supply chains across the GCC by boosting local packaging production and reducing dependence on imports. The project will cover more than 678,000 squar

GFH Bank and OCTO Management have agreed to develop a $300 million logistics and industrial real estate platform across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The plan is aimed at increasing supply of warehouses, distribution centres and industrial facilities in both markets, which are seeing higher demand due to e-commerce growth, manufacturing expansion and stronger regional trade flows. The project is expected to help improve storage and distribution capacity, making supply chains more

Sharjah and Portugal have expanded cooperation on trade flows and logistics connectivity, with emphasis on improving supply chain movement between the two markets. The focus is on strengthening shipping links, port handling efficiency, and smoother cargo movement for goods moving between the UAE, Europe and wider global routes. The development is linked to rising cargo exchange between the two sides, supported by Sharjah’s role as a regional logistics hub and Portugal’s posit

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have agreed on new rail and logistics cooperation that aims to improve land-based trade routes between the Gulf region and Europe. The focus is on developing logistics centres, improving rail infrastructure, and building a wider transport corridor that could help move goods faster and at lower cost across multiple countries, including Türkiye, Jordan, and potentially Syria. The move is expected to strengthen regional supply chains and give exporters m

Emirates SkyCargo will start weekly cargo flights from Dubai to Almaty International Airport, Kazakhstan, from 16 June 2026. The service will run every Tuesday using Boeing 777F freighter aircraft. It will carry more than 100 tonnes of cargo each week. This is the airline’s first dedicated cargo route to Central Asia. Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President said “The expansion into Almaty supports our long-term growth strategy and D33 Dubai Economic A

ECS Group is increasing its investment in air cargo operations across Asia and the Middle East as demand for cross-border trade, e-commerce shipments, and high-value cargo continues to grow. The company, which operates in 14 Asian countries as well as the United Arab Emirates, is expanding its road feeder services network to support rising cargo volumes and improve regional connectivity. The move is expected to benefit airlines and freight forwarders handling growing trade fl

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has given a contract to OHL Arabia and Hassan Allam Construction Saudi Limited to build a 22.7-km rail link for freight in Dammam 2nd Industrial City. The line will connect industrial facilities in the Eastern Province with wider rail and logistics routes. The project is mainly aimed at improving how goods are moved from factories and industrial plants to ports and distribution centres. By using rail instead of road, it is expected to reduce heavy

Sharjah has launched a large logistics complex in Al Dhaid that will handle up to 1.5 million containers a year once fully developed. The project is linked with seaports, industrial zones and future rail connections, and is aimed at improving how cargo moves across the UAE and the wider region. The first phase of the Al Dhaid Logistics Complex covers more than 16 million square feet. It is designed as a multimodal hub connecting road, sea and future rail transport. The site i

The 28,000-square-metre facility is being developed in Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to handle the storage and distribution of automotive spare parts across the GCC, Africa and selected international markets. The hub will include high-density storage systems, pallet racking and dedicated handling areas for oversized vehicle components. The development comes as demand for automotive logistics services continues to grow in the Middle East. Industry estimates suggest the s