Aramex freight forwarding drives Q2 growth

Aramex reported its highest-ever quarterly freight forwarding revenue in the second quarter of 2026, helping lift group revenue to a record AED 1.83 billion, up 22 per cent from the same period last year. The company also recorded a sharp rise in profitability, with net profit reaching AED 47 million during the quarter.

The results highlight strong demand for freight forwarding despite continued disruption across the Middle East. Aramex said it maintained cargo flows by introducing alternative transport routes, including Europe-to-Middle East land services and additional air and sea charter capacity. These measures helped customers keep shipments moving while reducing the impact of supply chain disruptions.

For the first half of 2026, the company's revenue reached AED 3.43 billion, an increase of 12 per cent year on year. EBIT rose to AED 139 million, while net profit climbed to AED 64 million.

Domestic Express continued to grow during the quarter, while International Express volumes remained broadly stable after declines in earlier periods.

Amadou Diallo, Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “The strength of this years’ second quarter results reflects the progress we are making in executing our strategy. In Q2 2026, we delivered our highest quarterly revenues in Aramex’s history, achieved the highest Freight Forwarding revenue while also significantly improving profitability. The robust performance demonstrates the resilience of our business and the strength of our diversified operating model. 

Throughout the quarter, our teams remained focused on supporting our customers despite continued disruption across the region. By leveraging the flexibility of our network, and our diversified multimodal capabilities, we adapted quickly to changing operating conditions and ensured uninterrupted services while prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of our employees. This response reflects the principles that guide how we operate; mainly through Alignment, Accountability, Agility and Adaptability.