Middle East/Africa

Africa Business: From 'Hopeless' to Land of 'Growth Miracle'

August 13, 2014

When Kevin Smith and his partners started a solar energy firm in Santa Monica in 2008, they expected to sell their technology to advanced economies in Europe and the United States. But much of the action has been in a part of the world Smith initially wrote off: Africa.

A New, Parallel Suez Canal? Egypt's Army Says It's a Go.

August 8, 2014

Maritime Executive

Egypt said on Tuesday it plans to build a new Suez Canal alongside the existing 145-year-old historic waterway in a multibillion-dollar project to expand trade along the fastest shipping route between Europe and Asia.

Could Chinese Know Something About Business in Africa Others Don't See?

August 5, 2014

Business Week

Over the past decade, Chinese companies have built bulging order books in Africa, cutting their teeth in a part of the world where Western competitors, when present at all, have not brought their A team. The Chinese astutely calculate that the wealth they accumulate in Africa and the lessons they learn will serve them well as they push into bigger, richer, and tougher markets.

Medicines Control Council to speak on CAMS in Johannesburg

August 1, 2014

East and Central Africa Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2014

July 7, 2014

Date: 28rd to 29th August 2014 ~ Venue: Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel, Tanzania

Iran Sees Growing Number of Foreign Ships Docking at Its Southern Port

July 3, 2014

Arabian Supply Chain

Despite sanctions, Iran says the number of foreign trade vessels berthing at the country's southern port of Shahid Rajayee has considerably increased.

DB Schenker Expands African Footprint

June 27, 2014

TransReporter

DB Schenker Logistics is expanding its presence in Africa. Former partner Bochimar Lda. has been integrated into the DB Schenker network, after nine years of a strong and growing partnership.

2014-15 MGO Security & Supply Chain Risk Outlook

June 25, 2014

Monitor Global Outlook

Manufacturing Holds the Key to Economic Diversification in the Middle East: A Frost & Sullivan Perspective

June 24, 2014

Frost & Sullivan to assist companies to optimise Manufacturing and Supply Chain Processes through its International Supply Chain Excellence Programme, Gulf Edition 2014

Saudia Cargo Resumes Freighter Service From Houston to Riyadh, Dammam

June 20, 2014

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co.

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. is resuming B747 freighter services from Houston to Saudi Arabia as of June 15, 2014.

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.