FedEx has introduced dangerous goods transport across its Middle East road network, allowing eligible regulated shipments to move between the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman through its Regional Economy and Regional Economy Freight services. The service covers goods such as laboratory materials, diagnostic samples, dry ice shipments, chemicals and lithium batteries, subject to local rules and shipment requirements. The expansion will support sectors including heal

Dubai Chambers has signed four agreements with Chinese chambers of commerce in Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Chongqing to strengthen trade ties between Dubai and China and support the movement of goods between the two markets. The agreements aim to improve connections between the two sides and create opportunities for trade and investment. Stronger links can support cargo flows between China and Dubai, benefiting freight forwarders, transport operators and warehousing prov

Sharjah and Ethiopia are set to strengthen trade and logistics cooperation, with a focus on expanding the movement of goods and improving market access for UAE-made products in African markets. The initiative by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry targets sectors including agriculture, food processing, packaging, manufacturing and logistics. Stronger commercial links between the two markets are expected to support cargo flows between the UAE and East Africa, creating

Oman’s ports handled around 146 million tonnes of goods in the first eight months of 2026, up 62.3% from 90.5 million tonnes in the same period last year. Container handling rose 20.5% to more than four million standard containers, while vehicle handling increased 182.6% to 188,368, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology. The growth points to rising freight movement through Oman, supporting trade links with regional and international

Queen Alia International Airport in Amman handled 6,964 tonnes of cargo in September 2026, according to Airport International Group (AIG), the airport’s operator. The airport supports cargo links for Jordanian businesses, connecting shipments with international markets and helping move goods through regional and global supply chains. Nicolas Deviller, chief executive of AIG, said: “Maintaining strong connectivity and operational performance in this environment requires contin

Air cargo volumes rose 9% year on year in the week ending 11 October, while capacity from Gulf markets fell 4% week on week, according to WorldACD Market Data. Despite the regional decline, global air cargo capacity was around 1% higher than a year earlier. The figures highlight changing capacity and pricing across key air freight markets, with implications for airlines, freight forwarders and shippers moving goods through the Middle East and other major trade routes. Gulf ai

China and Dubai are set to strengthen trade and logistics links, with Zhejiang province looking to expand its business presence in the emirate. The move is expected to create opportunities in cross-border logistics, e-commerce and regional distribution, supporting the movement of goods between Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Chen Jianzhong, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Zhejiang Provincial Committee, said Dubai’s location and

Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded AED246 billion in trade during the first half of 2026, up 17% year on year, with re-exports increasing 22% to AED108.8 billion. The results highlight the role of Dubai’s economic zones and logistics infrastructure in moving goods across international markets and supporting regional and global supply chains. The authority’s three economic zones combine business facilities, infrastructure and logistics capabilities to he

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

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