Speedex Tools has opened a new 10,000 sq. ft. retail outlet in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, expanding its logistics and distribution footprint in a key industrial hub. The store offers more than 20,000 tools across 12 categories, supporting contractors, construction firms, workshops, and maintenance operators who depend on quick and reliable access to equipment. Located in an industrial zone, the facility helps improve supply flow and reduces sourcing delays for ongoing projects. It

Talabat Egypt has launched a large express commerce distribution centre in the Yanmu East Logistics Complex on the Cairo–Suez Road, built to handle up to 1 million items a day and support faster e-commerce deliveries across the country. Raafat Hindi, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Egypt said the development of Egypt’s digital infrastructure, along with the growth of online platforms and mobile applications, has played a key role in attracting global co

Oman is expanding cooperation with China in pharma logistics, with plans to build cold chain infrastructure, improve storage and transport systems, and attract investment to strengthen the supply of medicines and medical products. The focus is on improving how pharmaceutical goods are handled across the supply chain, especially temperature-sensitive products. Plans include expanding warehousing, upgrading transport networks, and linking ports, free zones, and industrial hubs

DHL Global Forwarding Lebanon has started a new transport route between Europe and GCC countries using Beirut as a transit point. Cargo moves from Europe to Lebanon by sea, then travels by road through Syria and Jordan before reaching Gulf countries. The company says this option has been created because normal Europe–GCC shipping routes are facing delays and disruption. The total transit time is around 15–18 days from Beirut Port to final delivery in the GCC. The route is des

Oman and Russia are strengthening cooperation in trade, logistics and supply chains, with both sides looking to improve the movement of goods and investment between the two economies. The focus is on building smoother trade routes and expanding connectivity across key cargo and distribution networks. Efforts are centred on improving logistics systems that support energy, industrial goods and food supplies, while also widening access to new trade corridors. The aim is to make

Clymet has expanded its pharmaceutical logistics operations in Dubai with a new office at the Dubai Flower Centre. The initiative aims at improving how medical shipments move through the UAE’s air cargo network. The move is part of efforts to speed up and tighten control over pharmaceutical logistics, especially the handling of medicines that require strict timing and temperature conditions. Moreover, the location places the company closer to major cargo processing and cleara

Quiqup has launched a new platform called “Shop Local” to strengthen e-commerce logistics support for small and medium businesses in the UAE. The initiative is aimed at improving how local brands manage online orders, delivery, and customer reach through a single digital system. The platform allows SMEs to list their products online while using Quiqup’s logistics network to handle fulfilment and last-mile delivery. This reduces the operational burden on smaller retailers and

The National Agricultural Centre (NAC) has signed a deal with NRTC Group, a subsidiary of Ghitha Holding, to improve the movement of food across the UAE, with a clear focus on logistics and supply chains. The agreement targets gaps in how locally grown produce is collected, transported, and distributed to markets. The plan centres on building more organised procurement and distribution systems. This includes improving storage, handling, and transport to reduce waste and delay

Oman and Kazakhstan have agreed to create a joint investment fund aimed at boosting trade and improving logistics and supply chain links between the two countries. The fund will be equally owned and financed by both sides and will invest in key sectors such as logistics, transport infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, mining, and healthcare. HH Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Sultanate of Oman said, "We believe that this step

MSC is changing how cargo moves inside Saudi Arabia by reducing the need for long-distance trucking. It is using King Abdullah Port and Jeddah Islamic Port along with a bonded warehouse in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) to manage cargo closer to entry points and limit road movement. Cargo arriving at King Abdullah Port, which is just 15 minutes from the KAEC bonded facility, and Jeddah Islamic Port, around two hours away, can now be stored and sorted before being sent inl

TruKKer has released a new GCC Land Bridge Playbook designed to simplify container movement across key Gulf trade routes, especially between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The guide focuses on how cargo actually moves through major corridors such as Khorfakkan, Sohar, and Jeddah, and explains the full process of cross-border shipping in simple terms. For the freight forwarders, the guide will help them plan and manage cross-border shipments more efficiently. The playbook outlines

Al Masaood Automobiles and Etihad Rail Freight have completed the UAE’s first rail shipment of finished passenger cars for a dealership. Nissan vehicles were moved from eastern coast ports to the dry port at ICAD in Abu Dhabi, thus marking a major shift in automotive logistics in the UAE. Omar Alsebeyi, CEO of Etihad Rail Freight, said, “This milestone demonstrates exactly what rail freight is designed to do: offer a reliable, predictable, and scalable solution that integrate

The Strait of Hormuz has once again moved to the center of global attention. Linking the Persian Gulf with the open ocean, it carries a substantial share of the world’s traded oil and liquefied natural gas. Any disruption—real or perceived—reverberates through energy markets, shipping lanes, and national economies. Yet beyond the headlines lies a crucial question: what does international law actually permit in Hormuz, and how far can coastal states go in controlling it? Geogr

MSC is changing how cargo moves inside Saudi Arabia by reducing the need for long-distance trucking. It is using King Abdullah Port and Jeddah Islamic Port along with a bonded warehouse in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) to manage cargo closer to entry points and limit road movement. Cargo arriving at King Abdullah Port, which is just 15 minutes from the KAEC bonded facility, and Jeddah Islamic Port, around two hours away, can now be stored and sorted before being sent inl

AJEX has received EU Good Distribution Practice (GDP) recertification. The certification confirms that its systems meet European standards for handling pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive shipments under EU GDP 2013/C 343/01 requirements. It covers quality management, risk control, and cold chain handling. AJEX manages healthcare and life sciences cargo that needs strict temperature control during storage and transport. The recertification confirms that processes such as

Aldar Properties has acquired three warehouses in KEZAD Logistics Park (KLP) in Abu Dhabi for Dh650 million ($177 million) from a subsidiary of AD Ports Group. The deal covers around 163,000 square metres of warehouse space in the Al Ma’mourah cluster. The facilities are multi-let, with about 80 tenants operating from them, including logistics companies, retailers and manufacturers. Occupancy is around 97%, with tenants such as DHL, Spinneys and Noatum Logistics. The warehous

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has extended the free storage period at the Riyadh Dry Port from 7 days to 30 days for goods and transit containers, as cargo volumes increase. The move is linked to the launch of five new logistics routes connecting ports across the Kingdom and beyond. The longer free period gives importers and exporters more time to manage shipments without extra charges. This helps when there are delays in customs clearance, trucking, or final delivery. It can a

Qatar Airways Cargo has resumed cargo services between Doha and the United Arab Emirates. Twice-weekly freighter flights to Dubai World Central and three weekly freighter flights to Sharjah International Airport are now operating. At the same time, a key cargo restriction on urgent shipments has been lifted, allowing critical goods to move again. The restart means more cargo space between Qatar and the UAE. With freighter services back, companies can send goods more regularly

Oman has introduced new rules to manage local and foreign trucks and improve cargo movement through its ports. The plan includes faster truck entry and exit, electronic tracking, a single digital system for all operations, easier permits for heavy cargo, and fast-track lanes for compliant trucks. It also allows container transfers between trucks and flexible, round-the-week operations. The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is leading the move wi

Naqel Express has expanded its integrated multimodal logistics operations across Saudi Arabia and the GCC, combining road, air, and sea transport with last-mile delivery, customs clearance support, and end-to-end digital tracking to move cargo more efficiently across regional and global trade routes. The system is designed to connect different stages of cargo movement into a single flow, reducing delays between ports, airports, and inland distribution points. By linking trans