Transport & Logistics news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Transport & Logistics industry in the Middle East:

RV Consultancy's robotic solutions an enabler of digital logistics In the Middle East’s consulting landscape for warehousing and logistics, RV Consultancy positions itself as an expert in digital strategy and transformation.
28 June 2024
Knight Frank advises JAS on new warehouse in Dubai South US-headquartered JAS is expanding its presence in the UAE with a new warehouse in Dubai South. The deal was advised on by Knight Frank.
30 April 2024
KPMG advises Parkin on record-breaking IPO in Dubai Marking the first public offering of 2024 on the Dubai Financial Market, Parkin Company (Parkin) has successfully listed on the exchange following the float of a quarter of its share capital.
21 March 2024
7 priorities for Middle East supply chain executives The supply chain landscape plays a key role in facilitating the growth and diversification of Middle East economies, supporting trade, consumption of goods, international expansion, and more.
19 March 2024
Five opportunities to advance supply chains in the GCC To support the GCC’s growth and transformation, the region’s logistics industry is also having to transform and expand its operations. A new report by Eurogroup Consulting and Newton.
12 March 2024
Analysis: The transformative journey of Saudi Arabia's exports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is a wide-ranging government program that aims to diversify the economy of the Kingdom, transform and future-proof the business environment, and lift the welfare of citizen
31 January 2024
Iraq hires Oliver Wyman for Development Road economic study The Iraqi government has hired Oliver Wyman to prepare an economic study for its planned $17 billion railway and motorway project.
24 January 2024
The race is on for autonomous driving and electric mobility As autonomous and electric mobility gain momentum worldwide, the GCC is rising as a global contender. Achraf Joumaa, Principal at Arthur D.
20 December 2023
Global Centre of Rail Excellence taps UAE advisory firm Contrax The Global Centre of Rail Excellence has signed a collaboration agreement with UAE-based management consulting firm Contrax.
18 December 2023
GCC traffic fatalities can be cut by half by 2030, says report Countries in the Middle East, especially in the GCC, face a promising opportunity to enhance road safety on their path to ‘Vision Zero’, targeting zero road fatalities or serious injuries, which are
06 November 2023
The net zero path in transportation, oil & gas, industrials and utilities The World Governments Summit has teamed up with Arthur D. Little to chart a successful course for the net zero transition in four high emitting sectors.
02 November 2023
Hyperloop more than a pipe dream? Loop in governments for action The phenomenon of hyperloop transport is from a technical standpoint increasingly becoming a serious reality, sparking excitement among travellers, governments – and climate activists.
27 July 2023
Egypt's government launches joint venture transport consulting firm Egypt’s Ministry of Transport has signed a memorandum of understanding with a consortium of private sector companies to establish a consulting firm for national transport projects.
18 July 2023
RTA's third Innovation Accelerators Programme kicks off Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inaugurated the 3rd edition of its Innovation Accelerators Programme for its employees.
07 July 2023
$220 billion GCC metro expansion to deliver 'much more benefits' Ramping up the metro infrastructure in the Gulf Cooperation Council could unlock hundreds of billions in socio-economic benefits, according to a new report by global consultancy firm Strategy&.
10 May 2023
UAE economic modernisation drives growth in truck market After years of slow growth, the UAE’s truck market is set for a shift in gear in the coming years, buoyed by public investment in infrastructure and logistics, according to new research by Glasgow Re
14 February 2023
Petronas and Accenture collaborate to commercialise logistics platform Global oil & gas giant Petronas has renewed its collaboration with Accenture, focused on exploring the commercialisation of a successful in-house logistics and operations platform built by the consul
06 February 2023
Four Principles deepens warehousing expertise with SmartLOG Four Principles has inked a collaboration agreement with SmartLOG, a Spanish company specialised in logistics automation, with the aim of expanding its presence in the region’s warehousing landscape
01 February 2022
Deloitte advises logistics group Elite Co on its sale to GreenDome Dubai-headquartered Elite Co has joined forces with investor GreenDome Investments, in a deal that was orchestrated by M&A consultants from Deloitte.
27 December 2021
Saudi Arabian cities rank poorly on mobility readiness index Saudi Arabia’s two largest cities have featured toward the bottom of Oliver Wyman’s latest mobility readiness rankings, but new technologies may soon see Gulf cities make a leap.
15 November 2021
DP World engages M&A advisors for Jebel Ali Free Zone sale Dubai-based trade and logistics giant DP World has tapped M&A consultants to help sell a stake in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) – a thriving special economic zone in Dubai that supports nearly $100 bil
15 July 2021
Microsoft consultants to deliver AI-solution at Khalifa Port Experts from Microsoft’s internal consulting practice are helping Abu Dhabi Terminals leverage the cutting edge of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to optimise operations at Khalifa Port.
08 July 2021
Saudi Customs books impressive efficiency gains with lean Saudi Customs has made some truly impressive gains in operational efficiency over the past year following a lean transformation project with regional experts Four Principles.
09 April 2021
Six areas of focus for the Middle East ports sector The international ports sector is facing major disruption as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the subsequent economic downturn, changes to trade flows, supply chain bottlenecks and most recently th
08 April 2021
Consultants to deliver transport plan for The Red Sea Project Global engineering consultancy Mott MacDonald is now part of The Red Sea Project – among the largest and most sustainable planned tourism developments in the world.
11 January 2021
Eight ways how Covid-19 is impacting the future of mobility As part of its partnership with the World Government Summit, Sia Partners conducted a market analysis on the short to medium term implications of Covid-19 on urban mobility in the Middle East.
15 December 2020
How outsourcing can add value to Middle East's transport sector Facing a range of pressures, with Covid-19-induced change at the outset, Middle East’s transport industry is in need of future-proofing solutions.
29 October 2020
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha in top 40 cities for urban mobility Oliver Wyman has completed a detailed roundup of the best urban mobility systems across the world, with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha all placing in the top 40 cities.
16 October 2020
GCC governments should make supply chains more resilient The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains, which has in turn damaged global manufacturing.
25 August 2020
Virgin Hyperloop One project fast-tracked in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is on track to host one of the world’s first commercial hyperloop systems – with PA Consulting playing a role in the revolutionary transport’s development.
07 October 2019
Middle East ports sector faces threats despite strong growth, says BCG report Ports in the Middle East currently handle around one fifth of the globe’s seaborne trade, favoured by geographic advantages and smart investments.
20 August 2018
Atkins selected for Oman Khazaen Economic City logistics hub project The British multinational engineering and design consultancy Atkins has been selected as the lead planning and supervision provider on Oman’s Khazaen Economic City development.
13 July 2018

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