Middle East/Africa

Egypt Solicits Bids to Develop Logistics Hub Around Suez Canal

January 9, 2014

Egypt has invited 14 consortia to bid for a chance to say how they would develop the Suez Canal area, aiming to attract more ships and revenue to shore up the country's finances.

Extensive Rail Investments Are Expected in Saudi Arabia

January 8, 2014

Albawaba

Saudi Arabia's infrastructure spending continues to surpass expectations. The Kingdom is especially committed to a nationwide transportation infrastructure expansion program which will feature one of the world's most sophisticated rail and metro networks.

Accellos Teams With Dovetail for 3PL Service in Africa

January 3, 2014

Accellos Inc.

Accellos Inc., a vendor of supply-chain execution software, is expanded its market presence in Africa through a partnership with South Africa-based Dovetail Business Solutions.

UAE to Unveil Logistics Program for Military Operations

December 30, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

The United Arab Emirates' military plans to complete the rollout of a streamlined joint logistics model and communications system to improve information sharing, procurement and training among its Navy, Army and Air Force in 2014.

Yusen Logistics Offers Temp-Controlled Consolidation to Africa

December 11, 2013

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has joined with Imperial Health Sciences (HIS) to provide a temperature-controlled sea-freight consolidation service to Southern Africa for the pharmaceutical industry.

Middle East to Require 100,000 Pilots, Technicians Over Next 20 Years, Boeing Says

November 27, 2013

Air Cargo World

Boeing projects that airlines in the Middle East will need nearly 100,000 new pilots and technicians to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades.

Barloworld Considers Development into Africa

November 25, 2013

Business Day Live

South Africa-based Barloworld, a distributor of international brands providing integrated rental, fleet management, product support and logistics solutions, is targeting six sectors to boost the growth of its business in the western and eastern portions of the continent, says CEO Clive Thomson.

Choice Logistics Opens New Distribution Center in Dubai

November 20, 2013

Choice Logistics

Choice Logistics, a specialist in the handling of service parts, has opened a new distribution center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Developing a Roadmap Toward Global Vehicle Platform and Supply Chain Harmonization

November 19, 2013

UTi Worldwide

Saudia Cargo, AV Cargo Augments Service in West Africa

November 13, 2013

Saudia Cargo

Saudi Airlines Cargo and AV Cargo Airlines are cooperating in the movement of cargo to four destinations in West Africa via Lagos, Nigeria.

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.