Arabian Supply ChainMore from Arabian Supply ChainAll LogisticsUnited Arab Emirates Sees First Trial Run of Freight TrainFreight trains ran for the first time in the UAE on September 22, according to John Lesniewski, Etihad Rail's commercial director.September 27, 2013All LogisticsGulftainer Growth Expected to Be Robust Through 2013Sharjah-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.September 18, 2013All LogisticsMeeting Customer Expectations No. 1 Logistics Objective, Survey FindsLogistics complexity - in the form of fragmented channels, increased product variations, and consumer demand for customized solutions - has been increasing, according to a global study published by BVL International, a worldwide supply chain and logistics membership organization.August 14, 2013All LogisticsLondon Reportedly Maintains Most Expensive Logistics SpaceLondon Heathrow is the most expensive logistics location in the world, according to a new report by DTZ. The property solutions firm's Global Occupancy Costs Logistics 2013 report reveals that renting a logistics facility around the London airport will cost $313 per square meter a year.August 9, 2013Air CargoDHL Releases Mobile App for Ocean, AirfreightDHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, has launched a mobile app for customers to track their ocean and airfreight shipments.July 30, 2013All LogisticsDubai World Central Pursues Investment from U.S. in MRO SectorA delegation from Dubai World Central (DWC) recently concluded a roadshow in the U.S. that aimed to open discussions with key industry players and initiate the creation of an integrated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services supply chain in DWC's Aviation District.June 14, 2013Air CargoDubai World Forecasts Quick Growth at New AirportThe 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.May 22, 2013All LogisticsTranzone Is New Name of Saudi LogisticsSaudi 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.April 15, 2013All LogisticsOman Duqm Port Starts Commercial ActivitiesCommercial activities have now been started at Oman's Duqm Port, giving it a major boost in achieving its full potential in the coming years. The port in Wusta Governorate has been designed to receive millions of containers and handle general, bulk and liquid cargo, reports the Oman News Agency.March 15, 2013All Technology$1M in Support of Saudi Supply Chain StudentsThe International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA) announced that the ISCEA Ptak Prize is offering 1,000 scholarships for 3rd- and 4th-year Saudi Arabian university students. The scholarships allow the eligible students to obtain internationally recognized, CSCA (Certified Supply Chain Analyst) qualification free of charge. This initiative is to support the kingdom's supply chain and human capital development goals over the next ten years. Each year ISCEA Ptak Prize will award 100 scholarships with the total value awarded more than $1mn.February 21, 2013Previous PagePage 2 of 2
