Emsteel Group has signed an agreement with Metal Park to enhance steel supply chain efficiency and modernise logistics across the UAE, said Vahid Fouladkar, CEO, Metal Park. The partnership will centralise storage, streamline distribution, and bring steel products closer to end-users, improving speed to market and enabling faster local delivery and exports. This marks a significant step in creating a more resilient and integrated steel supply chain in the region. “By combinin

Boeing has unveiled its new airlift and cargo capabilities at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, underscoring its focus on long-range transport operations, heavy cargo movement, and military logistics. The company highlighted platforms designed to move equipment, supplies and personnel efficiently, supporting both defence and humanitarian missions. At the centre of Boeing’s cargo offering is the CH-47 Chinook, a heavy-lift helicopter widely used for transporting large and outs

CargoLand by LGG and Emirates SkyCargo are expanding pharmaceutical logistics capacity with new scheduled freighter services, strengthening cold-chain links between Europe, North America, and the Middle East. This year, Emirates SkyCargo will operate five weekly Boeing 777Fs into Liège, turning years of ad hoc flights into a regular network designed for temperature-sensitive healthcare cargo. The new services make Liege a stronger hub for pharma logistics in Europe. Three of

Etihad Cargo is strengthening automotive logistics offering as global demand for luxury vehicles continues to rise. The carrier is responding with specialised, white-glove transport solutions designed to move high-value cars safely from production sites to international markets, supporting manufacturers, dealers, and logistics partners across global supply chains. Premium vehicles are built in locations including the UK, Germany, Italy, and the Asia-Pacific region, before bei

Qatar is taking steps to strengthen the logistics sector by helping technology startups. The TASMU Accelerator, part of the TASMU Smart Qatar programme under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), has signed a partnership with DHL Express Qatar. The partnership is focused on logistics. Startups in the TASMU Accelerator will get support from DHL’s operational experts to test and improve their solutions. This will help them understand real logistics o

Savills Middle East Industrial & Logistics team has successfully leased a new 6,885 sqm factory warehouse in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to a global leader in chemical technology solutions. The property is a modern, purpose-built facility developed by MAWREF Logistics Solutions and is designed to support advanced manufacturing and logistics activities. This transaction highlights the strong demand for high-quality industrial space in the Eastern Province. The newly leased warehouse

Logistics and supply chain companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve operations and manage uncertainty, according to the 2026 Agility Emerging Markets Index. A survey of 503 industry professionals found that 98 percent of companies are already using AI in some part of their logistics or supply chain activities. AI is helping companies plan better, reduce delays, and improve visibility across supply chains. From demand forecasting to route planning an

SEGRO plc, a UK-based logistics and industrial property company, has signed a new lease agreement with DP World for a 220,000 sq ft logistics facility at SEGRO Park Coventry. The move marks a further expansion of DP World’s operations at the site. The new facility adds to DP World’s existing 600,000 sq ft footprint at the park, reflecting growing demand for modern logistics space and efficient supply chain operations. The site will support DP World’s logistics activities and

NRTC Group has launched Mazraati, a digital Farm-to-Fork platform designed to improve traceability, quality control, and logistics coordination across the UAE’s fresh-food supply chain. The platform connects farmers, packhouses, cold-chain logistics providers, warehouses, and buyers, giving real-time visibility from harvest to delivery and reducing losses caused by inefficiencies in the value chain. It aims to onboard over 260 farmers by 2027, leveraging NRTC’s expanding loca

The UAE has signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Sierra Leone, a move aimed at boosting trade, logistics links and investment flows, while strengthening the UAE’s economic presence in West Africa. The agreement is expected to support smoother movement of goods, improve supply-chain connectivity and open new opportunities across key sectors. Sierra Leone is viewed as a growing economy with a strategic location on major Atlantic trade routes. Its de

Etihad Rail has launched a new national campaign urging logistics providers, manufacturers and heavy industry in the UAE to move long-haul and bulk cargo from road to rail, as rising industrial activity puts growing pressure on highways, delivery times and transport costs. Omar Alsebeyi, Acting CEO of Etihad Rail Freight, said logistics decisions are increasingly about certainty, not just speed. “Delays, congestion and volatility carry real costs. Rail addresses those challen

Oman is advancing airport development plans with a clear focus on air cargo, placing Suhar, Muscat and Musandam at the centre of its logistics strategy. Suhar Airport is being positioned as a dedicated cargo and courier gateway for northern Oman, Muscat International Airport is moving ahead with new cargo facilities, and future runway expansion at Musandam Airport is expected to support widebody cargo operations. Suhar Airport is seen as a strategic alternative to Muscat for

Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) has teamed up with European cloud platform Apify to help e-commerce businesses grow faster and enter new markets, said Matthew Kearns, Group Acting CEO, GWC. The collaboration combines GWC’s logistics network with Apify’s AI-driven data and automation tools, aiming to make cross-border expansion smoother for digital-first companies.  By integrating logistics, market intelligence, and automated workflows, the partnership addresses common challeng

Starlinks and Wallan Trading Company entered a partnership to support the distribution of premium automotive brands across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, Starlinks has been appointed as the automotive logistics partner for Genesis, Zeekr, and Lotus in the Kingdom. The partnership aims to strengthen logistics support as Wallan continues to expand its footprint and meet rising demand for premium vehicles across the country.  Wallan Trading Company brings more

Air cargo shipments from the Middle East and South Asia (MESA) rose by 10 per cent in January 2026 compared with the same week last year, according to WorldACD data. Shipments to the US increased 11 per cent, while traffic to Europe went up 7 per cent year-on-year. India, the region’s largest origin market, showed particularly strong growth. Cargo volumes from India to the USA jumped 15 per cent YoY in week 4, continuing the strong momentum seen in the last two months of 2025

Oman Air Cargo has taken another step to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia by welcoming its General Sales Agent (GSA) for Vietnam, Far East Aviation JSC, to its headquarters in Muscat. The visit reflects the airline’s growing focus on the Vietnam market as cargo demand between Southeast Asia and the Middle East continues to rise.  During the meeting, both teams reviewed current market performance and discussed plans to support increasing cargo volumes from Vietnam, pa

Bosta, Egypt’s leading logistics and delivery solutions provider launched the largest automated sorting machine in the Middle East, investing more than US$ 5 million to strengthen its logistics operations and support the rapidly growing e-commerce market in Egypt and the wider Middle East. Unveiled in Cairo, the new system can process up to 11,000 parcels per hour and over 250,000 parcels per day, increasing Bosta’s daily sorting capacity from 100,000 parcels and significantl

Middle Eastern airlines closed 2025 with steady air cargo performance, supported by stronger activity toward the end of the year and continued growth on key trade lanes. According to IATA data, cargo demand in the region rose 0.3% for the full year, while capacity expanded by 4.5%, reflecting airlines’ long-term confidence in the Middle East’s role as a global logistics hub. Momentum improved in the final month of the year. In December 2025, cargo demand increased 4.2% year-o

Qatar is stepping up efforts to modernise its trade and investment framework, with a strong focus on the digital economy, cross-border trade facilitation, and more efficient logistics and supply chains. The country has signed 189 bilateral and multilateral agreements covering trade, investment protection, economic cooperation and free trade, reinforcing its openness to global markets and supporting smoother movement of goods across regional and global supply chains. At the sa

Abu Dhabi Airports reported strong growth in air cargo in 2025, underlining the emirate’s rising role as a regional logistics hub. Nearly 770,000 tonnes of cargo were handled across its five airports during the year, marking a 12% increase year on year. The bulk of this volume moved through Zayed International Airport, supported by higher aircraft movements, expanded airline networks, and growing trade flows through Abu Dhabi. Ahmed Juma Al Shamisi, Acting Chief Executive Off