ENOC, 7X sign deal to expand logistics, retail

ENOC Group and 7X announced the signing of an agreement to set up a framework for collaboration across e-commerce, quick commerce (q-commerce), logistics enablement, retail innovation, and transport-ready solutions. “This collaboration strengthens our commitment to innovation and digital transformation. By combining ENOC’s retail footprint and energy expertise with 7X’s advanced logistics and digital capabilities, we continue to improve the mobility journeys of our customers, while creating efficient operations for businesses across the country, in line with the UAE's vision for a diversified and digitally driven economy,” said Hussain Sultan Lootah, Group CEO, ENOC Group.

The pact provides a structured framework for ENOC Group and 7X to assess alignment and support their strategic priorities across several focus areas, including exploring JVs in demand segments such convenience stores, auto parts and assessing opportunities to integrate, operate, and scale existing dark store solutions. They will also evaluate the integration of 7X’s National Network for Logistics (NXN) retail services, including out-of-home Pick-Up Drop-Off (PUDO) solutions and smart lockers, within ENOC’s retail network.

“Our collaboration with ENOC is an extension of our ongoing commitment to evolving logistics and retail services in response to the UAE’s dynamic market needs. We are establishing a benchmark for integration across vital sectors, pioneering a practical framework to test and validate use cases via interconnected service channels. Our goal is to drive measurable advancements in reliability and efficiency, ensuring seamless, world-class access for all our customers,” Tariq Al Wahedi, Group CEO, 7X, said.