Middle East/Africa

Chile Top Destination for Retail Expansion in Emerging Markets

June 19, 2014

Among a slew of Latin American countries ready for retail expansion, Chile ranked first place in the 2014 A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index (GRDI).

FPS Group Launches Temperature-Controlled LCL Service to Dubai, Japan

June 17, 2014

Famous Pacific Shipping Group

The Rotterdam, Netherlands and Prague, Czech Republic-based members of the Famous Pacific Shipping Group network of independent freight forwarders and consolidators have launched a trade-only, temperature-controlled ocean less-than-containerload service for perishable commodities.

Middle East Expands as Global Hub

June 12, 2014

Arabian Supply Chain

The Middle East offers "extremely lucrative" opportunities for companies able to take advantage of the region's emergence as a global logistics hub, said Essa Al-Saleh, president and CEO of Agility Global Integrated Logistics.

IT Efficiency Increased for UASC Shipping Line

June 10, 2014

Arabian Supply Chain

A Middle East IT service management firm has helped one of the region's leading shipping companies improve efficiency by automating manual incident handling and service desk operations.

Saudia Cargo Unveils New Product for Pharma; Launches Freighter to Doha

June 9, 2014

Saudia Cargo

Saudia Airlines Cargo has introduced a new product for the movement of temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals.

Fearful of Banking Restrictions, Shipping Lines Stay Away from Iran

June 3, 2014

Maritime Executive

Global shipping lines are increasingly shying away from handling cargoes to Iran as restrictions on banking and insurance continue unabated, despite an interim agreement between Tehran and the West that called for limited sanctions relief.

Manufacturing Is Key to Economic Diversification in the Middle East, Study Says

June 2, 2014

Frost & Sullivan

Despite many underlying tensions, the Middle East has maintained a positive economic outlook, according to Frost & Sullivan's "International Supply Chain Excellence Programme-Gulf Edition 2014." This is evident from the region's ability to maintain a positive growth rate when most economies globally have struggled to be above the red line.

Emirates Unveils Dubai Cargo Terminal

May 20, 2014

Supply Chain Standard

Emirates SkyCargo's freighter fleet has started operating from its new cargo terminal at Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport.

Transnet Corporation's, Group Chief Supply Chain Officer to Speak at Supply Chain Summit in Africa

May 19, 2014

Summit discussing importance of supplier relationship management for delivery of strategic organisational goals

International and Regional Cold Chain Experts Will Gather in Dubai to Discuss the Challenges Faced in Effective Cold Chain Management

May 8, 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.