EMX to set up shop in SAIF Zone: The UAE’s Sharjah Airport International Freezone (SAIF Zone) has inked a lease agreement with 7X’s courier and parcel arm EMX for the use of a new 6.5k sqft logistics warehouse in the zone, according to a statement. The firm will integrate digital solutions and advanced logistics systems at the new site to boost accuracy and efficiency.
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REMEMBER- 7X, known as Emirates Post Group before its rebranding earlier this year, launched EMX in efforts to heighten focus on delivery and courier solutions. EMX has been looking to expand its reach by adding new destinations since July. The firm currently operates a fleet of more than 600 couriers and 10 delivery centers.
ICYMI: 7X inked an MoU last month with geo-intelligence firm Urbi to integrate the latter’s geographic information system (GIS) technology in its operations. Urbi will integrate its mapping and geospatial technologies into the operations of 7X’s entities including EMX.
Going global: EMX launched a new global service in July for ecommerce package delivery, dubbed EMX International, across the GCC region. The delivery platform helps companies serve customers in KSA, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan.