The rise of 3PL providers to bridge logistics gaps

March 18, 2017
As manufacturers and retailers continue to focus on controlling costs, at the same time, increasing their agility and responsiveness, third-party logistics (3PL) providers have become a vital resource. Seventy-two percent of shippers are planning...

India explores – cargo opportunities further

March 18, 2017
Year 2016 ended on a high note for the Airports Authority of India (AAI) as it begins its ambitious quest to fully explore opportunities in the country’saviation and air cargo industries. Civil Aviation Minister...

AI-powered Mercedes-Benz Actros truck ahead of its game

February 27, 2017
This truck has safety features designed for extreme weather conditions and difficult situations like a near collision with another vehicle, an animal, a human or any object on the road that could be avoided....

Messe München aims for more in 2017

February 27, 2017
Messe München holds about 40 trade fairs annually for industrial goods, consumer goods and new technologies. Separately, it holds 14 international trade fairs in various countries and cities. Germany’s Messe München, one of the...

Mumbai gets new export heavy and bonded cargo terminal

February 27, 2017
By 2025, India will rank third in the world, displacing the UK, in terms of air passenger movement, transporting nearly 1.1 billion passengers—a humongous figure. However, when it comes to cargo, India is still...

SECURITY, SAFETY & FIRE PROTECTION industry in the Middle East projected to grow to $26.3

February 27, 2017
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will lead the growth in the Middle East market for security, safety and fire protection over the next four years as regional governments and the private...

OUTSOURCING OPERATIONS 3PLS

February 27, 2017
The UAE ranks high on the list of promising emerging markets and its domestic logistics market shows no less potential. The logistics industry is poised to grow at a rate of 8-9% annually through...

Dubai takes on sustainable FOOD SUPPLY Challenge in the region

December 19, 2016
With minimal arable land, dependency on food imports has become the norm in many countries in the Middle East. But as the region’s population grows amid shrinking resources, food security will become a major...

Rosy outlook for Business Aviation despite uncertainties

December 19, 2016
Wider space, seamless connectivity & fuel efficiency will define new jets Political uncertainties across many parts of the world is weighing on the global business aviation industry but the long-term outlook for the sector...

Technology is rapidly changing logistics in maritime industry

December 19, 2016
Technology will shape the shipping industry in three main ways – the reduction of physical human intervention in logistics, the integration of the internet of things and disintermediation. Technology continues to transform logistics in...