Middle East/Africa

4th Annual Cold Chain MENA

October 27, 2013

8 - 11 December 2013 Amwaj Rotana, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Four Regional Clusters Offer 'Most Promising and Most Dynamic' Growth for Car Manufacturers, Suppliers

October 25, 2013

The "Beyond BRIC markets" -- the rising automotive markets emerging behind the quartet of Brazil, India, Russia, and China -- offer the last great growth opportunity in a world in which established markets are largely characterized by stagnation or low growth and the key stakes have already been distributed in the BRIC markets.

4th Annual Cold Chain MENA Conference

October 9, 2013

Around 80% of the pharmaceuticals consumed across the MENA region are imported from foreign countries, which include a major portion of temperature sensitive products.

Land Fleet Operations

October 1, 2013

Advancing your land fleet performance strategies to optimize fleet efficiency and productivity towards creating significant value propositions

United Arab Emirates Sees First Trial Run of Freight Train

September 27, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

Freight trains ran for the first time in the UAE on September 22, according to John Lesniewski, Etihad Rail's commercial director.

Saudia Cargo Increases Freight Capacity on Global Routes

September 25, 2013

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co.

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. is increasing both belly and freight capacity on routes within its global network.

ARC Unveils Service for Supplier Relationship Management

September 23, 2013

ARC Advisory Group

ARC Advisory Group has introduced a new service to support supplier relationship management (SRM).

Gulftainer Growth Expected to Be Robust Through 2013

September 18, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

Sharjah-based Gulftainer is expected to record a volume increase of 30 percent in 2013. The group is continuing to expand its global footprint, with the June takeover of the Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO) in Saudi Arabia acting as the major driver.

Cost of Logistics Services in Africa Can Be Very High, But There Are Some Bright Spots

September 17, 2013

New Vision

The appalling state of infrastructure in much of Africa is greatly responsible for the high cost of logistics services on much of the continent.

China Highly Active in Planning Needed Industrialization Within Africa

September 10, 2013

China Daily

Generally speaking, there is no argument that Africa needs industrialization to provide jobs, reduce poverty and improve economies. Also, that it needs overseas investment for this to happen, and that China is in a good position to provide it.

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.