BGL Cargo Express has launched a new route connecting Saudi Arabia to Australia and New Zealand through China. The service links Riyadh (RUH) directly to Guangzhou (CAN) and Shenzhen (SZX), which act as key gateways to Oceania. Major destinations covered include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland, and Christchurch. Using the infrastructure at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Shenzhen International Airport, BGL Cargo Express ensures smooth transit

Royal Jordanian Cargo has strengthened its presence in the United States and the Middle East through a new partnership with ECS Group. Under a multi-year agreement, ECS Group’s U.S. arm, Globe Air Cargo, will manage cargo sales from Chicago and Detroit, linking U.S. exporters more closely with key Middle Eastern markets through Royal Jordanian’s hub in Amman. The partnership is designed to support growing trade flows between North America and the Middle East. From its Amman h

ROSHN Group and Agility Logistics Parks (ALP) have agreed to form a joint venture for a large-scale logistics park in Saudi Arabia. The project will cover 1–1.5 million square meters in a strategic location along key national logistics corridors, aiming to strengthen supply chains, trade efficiency, and food logistics in the region. The park is expected to connect local and international businesses, supporting industrial growth and enhancing the Kingdom’s role as a global tra

IDEUP, a leading logistics and e-commerce platform in the Middle East, has launched “Marhba,” a new platform designed to help Egyptian manufacturers and brands expand their reach in regional markets. The platform provides businesses with an integrated digital sales channel, backed by smart logistics and supply chain solutions, enabling them to sell efficiently to a broader customer base. Waleed Rashed, CEO of IDEUP, said, “Marhba is about empowering Egyptian businesses to com

Dubai Customs has strengthened its partnership with New Zealand to enhance trade, supply chains, and logistics operations. The collaboration will focus on modernizing customs systems, streamlining procedures, and adopting international best practices to support efficient cross-border cargo movement. The two sides are working on knowledge sharing, joint initiatives, and improved coordination between authorities to create a flexible and secure trade ecosystem capable of handlin

Bahrain International Airport handled a record 405,217 tonnes of air cargo in 2025, up 3.2% from the previous year, marking its strongest cargo performance to date, according to Bahrain Airport Company (BAC). The growth highlights the airport’s expanding role in regional logistics and global supply chains. BAC said the increase was driven by higher load factors and more efficient use of runway capacity, rather than a significant rise in aircraft movements. This points to impr

LODD Autonomous is taking UAE-built aviation technology to Asia with its “Hili” autonomous aircraft. The company has partnered with ST Engineering to export Hili, designed for unmanned air-cargo operations, to Asia-Pacific markets. The deal, signed by LODD CEO Rashid Matar Al Manai and ST Engineering’s Teong Soo Soon, highlights growing confidence in Hili as a reliable, scalable platform for autonomous cargo transport. The Hili aircraft is part of the UAE’s push into next-gen

Qatar’s logistics sector is seeing a major shift as WareOne, a local startup, described as the country’s first ‘Airbnb for warehouses,’ introduces a pay-as-you-use model that can cut storage costs by up to 30 per cent, Sheikh Khalifa al-Thani, Co-founder and CEO, WarweOne The digital on-demand platform is designed to help small and growing businesses reduce expenses, gain flexibility and respond faster to changing demand across the GCC.  WareOne has already built a network of

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and re.life , BEEAH’s digital ecosystem for trade, logistics, and recycling, have partnered to expand into new markets, streamline logistics ops, and promote sustainability, said Fahad Shehail, General Manager, re.life . The collaboration leverages TCS’s global IT expertise to deploy re.life platforms, helping businesses and govts manage logistics, fleet ops, and recyclable material trade more efficiently. The partnership supports circular eco

Swisslog has unveiled new warehouse automation developments spanning pallet ASRS, warehouse software, goods-to-person systems, and to its SynQ warehouse management platform, as demand grows for scalable and resilient intralogistics operations. The updates are part of the company’s ‘Ready for the Next’ strategy, aimed at helping operators manage higher volumes, tighter delivery timelines, and increasing operational complexity. The most notable development is the introduction o

SolitAir Holding has partnered with WinOps to reinforce operational backbone of the company to accelerate the expansion of its express cargo network across the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, China and other global markets. The collaboration is aimed at supporting SolitAir’s fleet and footprint, while ensuring high levels of efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence as the network scales. The move reflects SolitAir’s focus on building a future-ready op

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