Middle East/Africa

Nuclear Agreement Could Mean Market Surge for Iran's Automotive Sector

July 21, 2015

A draft agreement, reached between Iran and the P5+1 countries - China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, plus Germany - which would see the former reduce its nuclear activities in return for the gradual ending of economic sanctions, would have a positive impact on the future of the Iranian automotive industry.

Prescriptive Analytics to Be 'Crucial' for Industrial Internet of Things

July 17, 2015

ARC Advisory Group

Prescriptive analytics is a bit of a unicorn - a thing of beauty, but rarely seen. That's about to change, with prescriptive analytics and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) enjoying their teenage years together.

Despite Steel Glut, China Buys Into Africa's Steelworks With Eye on Future Demand

July 16, 2015

The Economist

Africa's second-largest iron-ore mine, in Tonkolili, Sierra Leone, was snapped up by China's state-owned Shandong Iron and Steel Group in April. In fact, Chinese firms, it seems, are buying into the market while stocks are cheap. Hebei Iron and Steel Group is building a massive steelworks in South Africa; last month it received approval to takeover the Swiss firm Duferco's African steel processing and sales network.

Steady Growth Predicted in Middle East and Africa This Year, Despite Some Troublesome Economic Developments

June 22, 2015

Frost & Sullivan

A robust improvement in consumption demand, generous government support, and rise in public sector infrastructure spending are expected to result in steady growth in the Middle East and Africa in 2015, according to a report from Frost & Sullivan.

New Approach Urged for Financing Infrastructure Projects, Especially in Africa

June 8, 2015

BCG Perspectives

Many vital infrastructure projects struggle to progress beyond the concept stage because project preparation is such a costly, complex and risky undertaking. The difficulty is particularly acute in Africa, where projects encounter frequent challenges related to capabilities, the regulatory environment, project governance and financial resources.

Salvo Discusses Techniques to Reduce Costs while Meeting Business Objectives!

May 28, 2015

Saudia Cargo Adds Paris to Freight Network

May 20, 2015

Saudi Airlines Cargo

Saudi Airlines Cargo is launching a new, dedicated freighter service to Paris/Charles de Gaulle international airport.

NATRANS Arabia 2015

May 19, 2015

Gulf region's integrated and sustainable transport projects to be showcased in Abu Dhabi transport event at ADNEC in October

Airfreight Theft in EMEA Region Valued at $80M in 2014

April 23, 2015

Air Cargo World

In 2014, losses in Europe, the Middle East and Africa as a result of cargo theft totaled $80m, according to the Transported Asset Protection Association. TAPA reported an average of three major cargo crimes occurred each day in 2014, targeting high-value, easy-to-steal goods in the supply chain, with an average loss of $221,000 each day.

Malaysia’s KW Group Announce 3 Year MOU With Ministry of Economy, UAE, to Host Global Trade Development Week

April 13, 2015

UAE Ministry of Economy signs three-year MOU agreement with leading Malaysian exhibition & conference company, KW Group, to host mega trade event

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.