SUPPLY CHAINS- UAE expands DPP catalog: The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has expanded its Digital Procurement Platform (DPP) catalog to include 35 new categories with over 120k products and services from 230 suppliers, Wam reports. The catalog initially offered 7k products and 500 services distributed over 19 categories. The platform also has new features including […]
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DHL breaks ground on a new air freight center at Frankfurt Airport
DHL Global Forwarding and Fraport AGhave broken ground on a new air freight center at Frankfurt Airport, according to a press release. The center — slated to open in mid-2025 and located in CargoCity South — will serve as the European headquarters for StarBroker, DHL’s in-house charter flight service provider. The new center will have […]
FEBRUARY12-13 February (Monday-Tuesday): Breakbulk Middle East conference, Dubai, UAE.12-14 February (Monday-Wednesday): Sustainable Aviation Futures MENA, Dubai, UAE.12-14 February (Monday-Wednesday): The Arab Postal Leaders Forum, Oman.12-15 February (Monday-Thursday): Future Warehouse & Logistics, Dubai, UAE.12-15 February (Monday-Thursday): African Air Expo, Cape Town, South Africa.22-24 February (Thursday-Saturday): International Freight Forwarders Conference, Dubai, UAE.26-29 February (Monday-Thursday): World Trade Organization’s […]
TODAY: Aramco and DHL team up on a new supply chain company + Maqta Gateway snaps up 60% of Dubai Technologies
What we’re tracking this morning regionally and around the world
Saudi Arabia’s Aramco and DHL form supply chain JV
The JV, dubbed ASMO, is slated to be a regional procurement and logistics hub.
Maqta Gateway acquires a 60% stake in Dubai Technologies for AED 28 mn
The acquisition will strengthen Maqta’s digital offerings
Ghitha wants 44% of Turkish air cargo outfit MNG Airlines
The USD 211.20 mn acquisition is set to be finalized 1H 2024
Abu Dhabi Airports taps Elena Sorlini as new Managing Director and CEO
Sorlini has been serving as the interim MD and CEO since June 2023