Middle East/Africa

TNT Opens Warehouse in Doha in Effort to Boost Delivery Times

November 12, 2013

TNT Express, one of the world's largest express delivery companies, has opened a new warehouse in Doha to support and sustain its business growth in the country.

Ocean Shipping Firm to Purchase New Fleet

November 11, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

Tomini Shipping has revealed plans for further expansion following an order for nine new bulkers. Chairman Imtiaz Shaikh has said that the Dubai-based company has set itself a target of at least 20 new vessels over the next few years.

Institute for Supply Chain, Logistics Careers Opens in South Africa

November 7, 2013

ITWeb

The Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ILSCM) has opened in Johannesburg with the aim to partner with industry and to improve the general caliber of those pursuing careers in logistics and supply chain and related disciplines.

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

Boston Consulting Group

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).

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.