Gulftainer will digitally transform its supply chain operations

SUPPLY CHAINS-

UAE regional port operator Gulftainer is partnering with German multinational software company SAP to digitally transform its regional operations, according to a statement. Gulftainer will integrate business innovation system RISE with SAP and resource planning software S/4HAHA, migrating its core ERP to the cloud. Gulftainer seeks to use SAP technology to lower operating costs and implement tailored solutions to reduce the time to market.

Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute, Aspire and AD Ports Group subsidiary Maqta Gateway will collaborate on a proof-of-concept for autonomous tech, according to a press release. The agreement will see them explore AI and robotics projects across terrestrial, aerial, and marine sectors to create tailored solutions and applications. These solutions will be integrated into AD Port’s infrastructure to enhance productivity and efficiency while lowering costs.

ZONES-

SCZone unveils new digital platform: Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has launched a digital platform, dubbed E-tabadul, linking factories within the economic zone, according to a statement. The platform aims to help manufacturers source materials locally. “I met a number of manufacturers who confirmed that they were forced at times to import production supplies, and they discovered that they were made here in Egypt,” Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly was quoted as saying in the statement. “Therefore, this platform is very important, and the whole country will benefit from it.”

PORTS-

Iraq is set to construct a fixed gas platform at Grand Faw Port, a first for the national oil and gas sector, INA reports, citing a statement by Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammed Al Sudani. The gas platform will receive LNG imports and will be connected to Iraq’s national pipelines.

REMEMBER- Iraq launched a USD 17 bn project to link Grand Faw Port in Iraq’s southern Basra province to Turkey in the north through rail and road infrastructure last March.

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• Stratos helps Etihad Airways sell two aircraft: Independent aircraft asset manager Stratos has managed the sale of two Airbus A330-200 aircraft for Etihad Airways in the past two weeks as part of a wider effort to sell 10 widebodies to buyers and lessees over the past year. The aircraft engines and airframes were sold to separate buyers. (Statement)