The expansion of regional trade corridors and cross-border freight movements are increasing demand for heavy trucks and higher-capacity commercial vehicles across the GCC, says Marco Torta, Area Manager Middle East, IVECO. Torta notes that rising vehicle acquisition costs are influencing fleet purchasing decisions, with operators considering pre-owned vehicles alongside new purchases. Longer routes and changing cargo requirements are also shaping fleet specifications. “Expa

Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) and China Development Bank (CDB) are exploring cooperation on infrastructure, utilities and investment projects to strengthen industrial and logistics development within the zone. During a meeting with a CDB delegation led by President Huang Zhiqiang, SCZONE Chairman Moustafa Shaikhon highlighted the integration of industrial zones and ports as a key advantage in developing logistics activities and supporting international trade. The