Middle East/Africa

Where the 3PL Action Is: A Scan of Logistics Providers & Services Worldwide

April 28, 2014

Richard Armstrong, Chairman, Armstrong & Associates

Europe continues to fluctuate in and out of recession with ongoing economic austerity which is negatively impacting its output. Based upon its 2012 regional revenue, Armstrong & Associates estimates that 3PLs operating in Europe have penetrated 23 percent of the total potential market, so the trend to outsource logistics functions to 3PLs continues to provide for growth over and above the overall economy. The best European-based 3PLs have made acquisitions to globalize their operations and participate in developing markets with higher rates of growth.

PrimeRevenue Teams With Propell for Supply-Chain Finance in Africa

April 23, 2014

PrimeRevenue Inc.

PrimeRevenue Inc. has partnered with Propell, a Southern African provider of financial services, to offer supply-chain finance in Africa.

Kuehne & Nagel Opens Second Phase of Dubai World Central Facility

April 10, 2014

Emirates 24/7

Dubai World Central, the world's first purpose-built aerotropolis, has announced the opening of Phase II of Kuehne + Nagel's logistics centre at DWC's Logistics City.

CMA CGM Group to Launch Asia Southern Red Sea Express Service

April 7, 2014

CMA CGM Group

The CMA CGM is launching a new Asia Southern Red Sea Express (REX3) service.

Emirates SkyCargo Readies Move to Dubai 'Aerotropolis'

April 4, 2014

Air Cargo World

The airfreight operations of Emirates Airlines is on track for its move to Dubai World Central (DWC) with the first phase of the building being finished.

Adding Advanced Sourcing to SAP, Ariba, Oracle and Other Procurement Suites

April 3, 2014

SciQuest

Logistics Hub Construction in Oman to Commence

April 3, 2014

Oman Observer

Construction on the South Batinah Logistics Hub, a strategic initiative of the Omani government to kick-start the growth of a logistics-based economic sector in the Sultanate, will be launched this year. Covering 9,000 hectares, the hub will incorporate Oman’s first ever inland port as well as dedicated zones earmarked for multimodal connectivity, light industries, value-adding activities, commercial services, warehousing and logistics, urban and residential developments, hotels and convention centres, and leisure areas.

Menlo Freight Brokerage Debuts in Europe

March 24, 2014

Menlo Logistics Europe

Following a year-long trial operation, Menlo Freight Brokerage has launched services across Europe.

Rwanda Tops African Retail Development Index for Market Opportunity

March 19, 2014

A.T. Kearney

Rwanda, Nigeria, Namibia, Tanzania and Gabon occupied the top five places of the inaugural A.T. Kearney African Retail Development Index (ARDI), a new study designed to help large, organized retailers determine where and how to best enter Sub-Saharan Africa’s rapidly growing retail market.

Africa Import-Export Shipment Reliability Predicted to Deteriorate, Study Finds

March 7, 2014

Portoverview.com

Following nearly 2,000 incident updates in 16 months, Portoverview.com's Africa's editor, Victor Shieh told attendees at the recent Cool Logistics Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, that shipping on the continent is likely to get worse before it begins to see improvements.

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.