Middle East/Africa

The Loyal Millennial Shopper? No Longer a Pipe Dream for Grocers

October 3, 2016

Kuwait to host Military Logistics & Procurement Conference in November

October 1, 2016

Supported by the Armament and Procurement Authority of the Kuwait Ministry of Defence, Military Logistics & Procurement Kuwait will see high-profile logistics and procurement officers descend on Kuwait to better understand joint logistics and procurement.

Recent Growth Picture Mixed in Africa, But Don't Count the Region Out

September 22, 2016

McKinsey

Many observers are questioning whether Africa's economic advances are running out of steam. Five years ago, growth was accelerating in almost all of the region's 30 largest economies, but the recent picture has been more mixed: while growth has sped up in about half of Africa's economies, it has slowed in the rest.

Machining Centers Market Expected to See Robust Growth in APAC Region

September 22, 2016

Technavio

The global machining centers market in automotive, aerospace, metal fabrication and other verticals is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 6 percent during the period 2016-2020, according to a Technavio report.

IAG Cargo Launches New Route to Tehran

September 14, 2016

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo has commenced service from London to Tehran, Iran.

APL Logistics Inks New Joint Venture in Oman

August 29, 2016

APL Logistics Ltd.

APL Logistics Ltd. has entered into a joint venture with Arab Global Logistics LLC in Oman.

Damco Adds Three Locations to Hub-in-Transit Program

August 2, 2016

Damco

Third-party logistics services provider Damco has expanded its Hub-in-Transit program with the addition of hubs in the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Morocco.

The Key Transportation and Logistics Event in the Middle East Since 2009

July 29, 2016

The Self-Learning Supply Chain

July 21, 2016

Quintiq

Sub-Saharan Cities Called 'New Frontier' for Foreign Direct Investment

July 13, 2016

Euromonitor International

Sub-Saharan African cities represent the new frontier for multinational businesses, according to research from Euromonitor International.

Middle East/Africa

The latest supply chain news, analysis, trends and best practices for companies operating in the Middle East and Africa. The Middle Eastern region consists of 18 countries that stretch from the western borders of Turkey and Egypt to the eastern edges of Iran and Saudi Arabia. Learn how businesses are optimizing supply chain and logistics performance in these regions, addressing a range of challenges such as poor infrastructure, complex customs and tax laws, unstable political climates and government controlled exchange rates - as well as capitalizing on new land and labor opportunities, particularly across Africa.