Middle East/Africa

Latin America, Middle East Are Bright Spots in Otherwise Lackluster Airfreight Picture

May 31, 2013

The International Air Transport Association released figures for airfreight markets in April which showed modest growth of 1.4 percent compared to April 2012. This small increase helped to offset the 2.6-percent decline recorded in March compared to the year-ago period. And it continues an 18-month trend of basically no growth in the cargo markets.

Dubai World Forecasts Quick Growth at New Airport

May 22, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

The first full-service carrier to move to Dubai World Central (DWC), the emirate's new airport, will likely begin operations during the summer of 2014, according to Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths.

When Will Ocean Container Rates Stop Their Decline?

May 20, 2013

Drewry

Average global freight rates have fallen to a 15-month low, according to Drewry's new online Container Freight Rate Insight.

Two Thirds of Businesses in EMEA Experience Value-Chain Disruption, Report Finds

May 1, 2013

Supply Chain Standard

Almost two thirds of businesses have experienced disruption to their value chains as a result of events beyond their control, according to an Oracle survey of large organizations in the Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) region.

North America's 50 Most Successful 3PLs

April 24, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Whatever logistics services you need, our list of 50 providers based in North America can provide Class-A operations for you - anywhere in the world.

Kuehne & Nagel Expands Operations in Oman, Myanmar

April 22, 2013

Kuehne & Nagel

Kuehne & Nagel, the global provider of logistics services, has set up a new joint venture company in the Sultanate of Oman.

Tranzone Is New Name of Saudi Logistics

April 15, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

Saudi Logistics, a subsidiary of Banaja Holdings, has rebranded itself as Tranzone, it announced this week. Saudi Logistics is an exclusive logistics company for the healthcare industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but management wants to leverage the reputation of the company's sister entity, UAE-based Tranzone, in a bid for regional expansion.

South African Companies Must Collaborate to Improve Supply Chains

April 15, 2013

BD Live

South African companies, particularly bigger enterprises, are making significant progress in optimizing their supply chains; however, opportunities for further enhancement do exist even for the most advanced practitioners.

CMA CGM Builds Dry Port in Iraq

April 15, 2013

TransReporter

CMA CGM is set to open an inland terminal near Abu Ghraib, in the Baghdad Governorate, in June. The shipping group will exclusively manage and operate the facility, which it says will be Iraq's only dry port.

Saudia Airlines Cargo Boosts Frequencies to West Africa

March 25, 2013

Saudia Airlines Cargo Co.

Saudia Airlines Cargo Co. has increased frequencies to West Africa from Dubai World Central, under a renewed business relationship with Fast Forward Cargo.

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.