Jordan and China are looking to expand trade cooperation by improving export opportunities, strengthening supply chain links, and supporting investment in key industries. Bilateral trade figures show the scale of the relationship, with Jordan importing goods worth JD4.18 billion from China last year, while exports to China reached JD268 million. The two countries are exploring ways to increase trade flows across sectors including pharmaceuticals, food industries, fertilisers,

Egypt has launched eight international logistics corridors aimed at improving cargo connectivity between Europe, the Gulf, and Africa. The corridors will link ports, dry ports, industrial zones, and production centres to support smoother cargo movement and strengthen regional supply chains. The eight corridors include Arish/Taba, Sokhna/Alexandria, Safaga/Qena/Abu Tartour, Cairo/Alexandria, Tanta/Mansoura/Damietta, Gargoub/Sallum, Cairo/Aswan/Abu Simbel, and Bernice/Aswan/Eas

Al Buraimi Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman is expanding its role as a cross-border cargo hub, supported by upgraded road links, faster customs processes, and growing industrial activity. The governorate’s strategic location near Oman’s borders and Gulf markets is helping facilitate the movement of goods, while new investments are strengthening its logistics and distribution capabilities. The Bayan electronic customs system at border points has streamlined clearance pro

Bahri Logistics has launched the Bahri Bonded Zone, its first integrated bonded logistics facility in Saudi Arabia. The new facility enables businesses to store and re-export goods without paying customs duties or VAT upfront, subject to regulations. By combining bonded warehousing, digital customs integration, and value-added logistics services in one location, the facility is expected to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and speed up cargo movement. The facilit

Royal Jordanian Cargo has partnered with ECS Group to manage cargo sales in the United States, strengthening air freight links between North America and the Middle East. Under the multiyear GSA agreement, ECS Group’s U.S. subsidiary, Globe Air Cargo, will handle cargo sales at Chicago O’Hare and Detroit from 10 January 2026. The partnership will support cargo flows into Amman and onward connections across Royal Jordanian’s network in the Middle East and other key markets. The

Cargo movement through the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) continued to grow in the first four months of the new truck entry and exit management system, with truck traffic increasing 23 per cent compared with the same period last year. According to data released by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), around 445,000 truck permits were completed between 1 March 1 and 30 June 2026, highlighting stronger freight activity through one of Jordan's key logistics gat

Swisslog has introduced its FastMove monorail system across its global operations, including Dubai, to support higher warehouse handling capacity and improve pallet movement in large logistics facilities. For Dubai, this means better handling capacity as the city continues to grow as a major logistics and distribution hub. The solution is designed to help operators manage growing cargo volumes by enabling faster and more flexible movement of palletised goods over long distanc

Turkish Cargo has selected Lödige Industries to deliver the next phase of automation for its SMARTIST cargo hub at Istanbul Airport, a move that will increase the facility's annual cargo handling capacity from 2 million tonnes to 4.5 million tonnes. The expansion is expected to help the airline handle rising air freight demand, improve cargo processing and strengthen Istanbul's role as a major global cargo gateway. The SMARTIST 2.0 project builds on the automated cargo handli

Sharjah and Brazil are strengthening trade cooperation to expand business connectivity, support cross-border trade, and create new opportunities for companies in both markets. The initiative focuses on improving market access and encouraging investment between the UAE emirate and Brazil. The cooperation is expected to support logistics and supply chain activities by strengthening trade networks, improving connectivity, and facilitating the movement of goods between the two re

King Salman International Airport in Riyadh is being developed to handle up to 3.5 million tonnes of cargo annually by 2050, as Saudi Arabia expands its aviation and logistics infrastructure. The airport project is currently progressing with construction work across its airfield and terminal facilities. The planned cargo capacity is expected to support the growth of air freight operations in Saudi Arabia by providing additional handling capacity for trade and logistics flows.

Oman’s re-export activity increased 66.8% to OMR770 million by the end of April 2026, highlighting the growing movement of goods through the country’s logistics network. The rise in re-exports helped Oman maintain a trade surplus of OMR2.09 billion during the first four months of the year, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The growth in re-exports reflects higher trade flows through Oman’s ports and its role as a lin

Egypt has signed a guarantee agreement to implement the UN-backed International Transport of Goods under TIR Carnets (TIR) system, allowing trucks to move goods across borders through a simplified customs process. The agreement is expected to support cross-border freight by reducing customs procedures, cutting truck waiting times at ports and border crossings, and improving the movement of goods through Egypt. Under the TIR system, sealed cargo can pass through multiple count

Airports across Türkiye handled around 2.5 million tonnes of cargo from January to June 2026, with international operations making up the majority of freight traffic, according to data from the State Airports Authority General Directorate (DHMI). Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said cargo activity remained strong across the country, with international routes continuing to account for a large share of freight movements. In June alone, Turkish airports

SAL Logistics Services has signed an MoU with King Salman Energy City Dry Port (SPARK Logistics) to explore cooperation in logistics services, warehousing, transportation and supply chain solutions in Saudi Arabia. The agreement will allow both companies to study possible areas of collaboration across industrial and logistics operations, including support services for businesses using SPARK’s logistics facilities. The partnership brings together SAL’s cargo handling and logis

Aramex Saudi has expanded the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure supporting its logistics fleet through its partnership with ASX eMobility. The latest deployment includes multiple charging units and a Sungrow DC fast charger, helping the company support more electric vehicles in its delivery operations across Saudi Arabia. The expansion is expected to make it easier for logistics operators to introduce electric vehicles into their fleets by providing the charging i

SolitAir has launched a new cargo route between Dubai World Central (DWC) and Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA), expanding its presence in China. The new service connects Dubai with Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport and follows the airline's existing operations to Hong Kong and Urumqi. The inaugural flight carried a VIP cargo shipment. The new route provides businesses with another air freight link between the UAE and eastern China. It is expected to improve cargo

Ghassan Aboud Automotive has signed an agreement with commercial vehicle manufacturer IVECO to distribute its trucks and provide aftersales support in Syria, a move that will strengthen the country's transport and logistics sector as reconstruction gathers pace. Under the deal, its subsidiary Grand Auto & Machinery Co. (GAMCO) will manage sales, servicing and spare parts across the country. The partnership is expected to improve access to commercial vehicles for freight opera

Emrill, one of the UAE’s integrated facilities management providers, has opened a new warehouse in Ras Al Khor to improve material distribution and support sustainable operations in the emirate. While Emrill’s sole purpose remains to support service delivery across the UAE, the new warehouse is expected to improve response times and ease material distribution. The initiative is expected to reduce travel time by up to 12 minutes per trip on average across its Dubai operations.

In a new development, SAL Logistics Services signed an MoU with flyadeal to strengthen cooperation in training, development, and knowledge exchange in supply chain and logistics, supporting the logistics and aviation sectors in Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, the two entities, through SAL Academy, will exchange expertise and knowledge in supply chain and logistics services. They will also develop specialised training sessions focused on modern and innovative logistics solu

Air cargo capacity from the Middle East and South Asia (MESA) region increased by 3% week-on-week in the final week of June and early July, while the region’s capacity gap narrowed to 10%, according to WorldACD Market Data. The improvement comes as global air cargo markets continue to adjust following recent disruptions. The recovery in capacity is expected to support more stable cargo operations in the region by improving aircraft availability and helping businesses manage t