SolitAir has made its warehouse facility at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai operational 24/7 and designed it to handle a mix of cargo types, including cold chain goods, dangerous goods and high-value shipments. The facility now also offers round-the-clock cargo acceptance and delivery with support services in place. The move is expected to reduce waiting time for cargo and improve speed in air freight processing. It allows shipments to be handled outside fixed worki

The ‘Green Corridor’ between Dubai and Oman has moved goods worth over $2.2 billion since March, as cargo shifted quickly to land routes during shifteing trends in the Middle East. The number of shipments and customs filings jumped sharply within weeks. His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, said the Green Corridor provides a practical model for future regional integration frameworks by connecting markets and strengthening logistics resilience

Qatar Airways Cargo has increased cargo capacity across key routes in Africa and the Middle East for May 2026, including Addis Ababa, Tunis, Amman, Beirut, Baghdad, Basra and Dammam. The changes include higher weekly capacity and the return of freighter operations on selected routes. In the Middle East, Amman capacity rises to 14 weekly flights with an additional freighter service, while Beirut also increases to 14 weekly flights with freighter support. Baghdad and Basra serv

AJEX Logistics Services has launched ‘Life Sciences Express’, a new cold-chain linehaul network in Saudi Arabia to move temperature-sensitive healthcare and medical goods between Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. The service aims to improve the reliability of pharmaceutical and life sciences deliveries by offering scheduled transport and controlled handling conditions across major cities. The network focuses on reducing delays and maintaining product quality during transport. This i

Sharjah has started a new land-based logistics corridor with Oman and sent its first cargo shipments to Sohar Port. The route links Sharjah ports with Omani ports through border crossings, allowing cargo to move faster between the two sides. Shipments began on May 14 from Port Khalid through Khatmat Malaha, marking the start of full operations. The corridor connects Sharjah with key Omani ports including Sohar, Duqm and Salalah Port. It works through land borders such as Khat

Dubai has handled more than 296,000 tonnes of essential cargo since March, including food, medicines, and other daily-use goods, through coordinated air cargo operations across the emirate during shifting trends in the region in the early part of the year. The cargo was moved through joint efforts between airlines, ground handlers and government entities. Key partners included Emirates SkyCargo and dnata, along with authorities such as Dubai Customs and Dubai Municipality. Th

Riyadh Cargo has appointed new General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) partners in Egypt, India, and the UAE as part of its international network expansion. The move adds to its existing presence across Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Bangladesh, strengthening its global reach. GSSA partners help airlines manage cargo sales, bookings, and customer service in different markets. By appointing local partners, Riyadh Cargo can improve acces

Qatar Airways Cargo has expanded its freighter network by relaunching Boeing 777 freighters to Vienna and adding a second freighter to Warsaw, increasing its overall cargo capacity by 12%. The airline has also raised cargo capacity across multiple global routes through additional freighter operations and higher frequencies. The Vienna freighter will operate on the Doha–Budapest–Vienna route, while the additional Warsaw service will run via Budapest. These additions strengthen

Aramex Jordan has partnered with Jordan Kuwait Bank and Yasir United E-Commerce to introduce an integrated model combining financing and logistics support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country. The collaboration brings together funding, technology, and delivery services under one system to help businesses manage operations more easily. The model is designed to simplify how SMEs access financial support while also handling their logistics needs. Businesses can

Saudia Cargo and Tibah Airports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to improve air cargo operations at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. The agreement includes cooperation on cargo handling, operational planning, customer services, and incentives aimed at increasing cargo movement through the airport. The partnership is expected to support cargo growth in Medina by improving coordination between the airport operator and cargo carrier. The compan

Freight Hub Shipping LLC operated a charter cargo flight from Sharjah to Dakar, adding dedicated air capacity between the UAE and West Africa. The movement was supported by coordinated ground logistics through Dubai and Dubai World Central, helping speed up cargo transfer and reduce waiting time in the supply chain. The flight comes at a time when regular cargo space is often tight and delivery schedules are under pressure. By using a dedicated charter, shipments can move on

Kuwait has approved land allocation and the right-of-way for a railway route connecting it with Saudi Arabia, moving the cross-border GCC rail project a step forward. The move supports the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) rail plan, which aims to build a freight rail network linking member states through a common corridor. The Kuwait section will run about 111 km from Shadadiyah near Kuwait City to the border at Nuwaiseeb, where it will connect with the Saudi network. The

CargoCrew has introduced charter capacity between Manchester and Dubai for 23 May and 30 May 2026, adding direct air freight options for multiple cargo types. The service connects Manchester with Dubai airports and is aimed at improving cargo movement speed and routing efficiency. The direct charter flights remove the need for transshipment, which can often add delays and handling steps in international logistics. This helps improve delivery timelines for time-sensitive shipm

Mediterranean Shipping Company and MEDLOG have renewed their GDP (Good Distribution Practice) and FSM (Food Safety Management System) certifications from RINA, a body which checks if companies follow safety and quality rules. This will help improve safe handling of food and pharmaceutical cargo across the supply chain. The development expands certified logistics beyond ocean freight to inland transport in Italy, allowing better control from origin to final delivery. This is i

Aramex has partnered with Parcelat to integrate parcel lockers into its logistics operations in Saudi Arabia. The deal aims at improving last-mile delivery efficiency and reducing pressure on home delivery networks. The partnership focuses on building a stronger logistics infrastructure by linking Aramex’s transport network with Parcelat’s fixed locker points. This allows shipments to be routed to central pickup locations instead of repeated home delivery attempts, which ofte

Nabil Sultan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of dnata, effective 15 June 2026. He will lead the company’s global ground handling, cargo, and travel operations, focusing on operational excellence, network growth, and service transformation across its international aviation services portfolio. Sultan brings extensive experience from within the Emirates Group, including his most recent role as Executive Vice President for Passenger Sales and Country Management at Emir

Nicolas Sibuet has been appointed Chief Financial & Corporate Development Officer at Aramex. He will lead the company’s enterprise-wide financial and corporate development agenda, focusing on capital allocation, performance management, and strategic transformation. Sibuet brings over 30 years of international experience across finance, restructuring, corporate strategy, and large-scale transformation, with a strong track record of strengthening governance and driving organisa

Fast Logistics has started a weekly air freight service connecting the UAE with Lagos and Kano in Nigeria. The new route is designed to move commercial goods, e-commerce shipments, and time-sensitive cargo between the two countries. The service adds more regular air cargo capacity between the UAE and West Africa, a trade lane that has seen rising demand in recent years. It also improves access for businesses shipping goods into Nigeria’s major commercial hubs, where logistics

DHL Express has signed a long-term agreement with SAF One to source sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from a new plant in Bahrain. The deal will supply 25,000 tonnes of SAF every year for ten years, starting from 2028. This is DHL’s first SAF offtake agreement in the Middle East and will add the Bahrain facility to its global fuel network. "By integrating the first SAF plant in the Middle East into our global supply chain, we are taking another major step toward making sustaina

DP World and Abu Dhabi-based agribusiness Al Dahra have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint projects in food supply chains and agricultural logistics across the GCC and global markets. The plan includes possible development of storage, transport, and distribution systems for food products, as well as investments in logistics hubs and free zone operations. The agreement comes as the GCC continues to depend heavily on food imports, with the UAE importing most