UAE bolsters air cargo industry with launch of ‘CARDS’ data platform
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched the Cargo Data Reporting System (CARDS), which provides a range of technical services to government entities, national airlines, ground handling agents and express service providers.CARDS is the first platform of its kind to provide an analytical view of air cargo...
Saudi seaports registers 5.3 percent increase in cargo handling
This includes a 48.28% growth in passenger volume, with the total number reaching 88,000.
dnata of Dubai to invest $233m in Amsterdam Airport
dnata, the global air and travel services provider, will invest more than $223.22 million in a fully automated cargo center at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Breakbulk Middle East to host top female executives, discuss challenges
Middle East’s largest breakbulk and project cargo event Breakbulk Middle East will host the ‘Women in Breakbulk Breakfast’, as part of its commitment to increase female participation. The forum will feature top female executives, who will discuss ways to overcome challenges they face in the sector. They will also offer...
Record cargo shipped through Egypt’s Suez Canal last year
Egypt's Suez Canal Authority said the key waterway netted record revenues last year, despite the coronavirus pandemic and a six-day blockage by giant cargo ship the Ever Given. Connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, the canal accounts for roughly 10 percent of global maritime trade and is a source...
Two missing after ships collide south of Sweden
Two people were missing on Monday after two cargo ships collided in waters south of Sweden in the early morning hours, the Swedish Maritime Administration has said. The ships collided in the Baltic Sea between the Swedish city of Ystad and the Danish island of Bornholm.
UAE signs air transport MoU with Colombia
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority represented the country in the signing of the deal.
dnata named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year for eleventh time
For the 11th time, dnata has been named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year at the 2021 Aviation Business Awards. The award was accepted by Jaffar Dawood, dnata’s Senior Vice President for UAE Airport Operations, at a gala dinner in Dubai. As one of the world’s leading air services...Why are global freight rates so high?
As the world looks to pare inflation, it is facing headwinds from the high freight rates currently prevalent all across the globe.AD Ports 9M revenue up by 22 percent
The rise is attributed to volume growth, business diversification.DP World launches digital platform CARGOES Logistics
The platform is apparently aimed to address complexities and inefficiencies that exist in global supply chains.Dubai Customs launches smart lockers for passengers to store valuable cargo
On the inaugural day of GITEX Technology Week 2021, Dubai Customs launched I-Box smart lockers for storing commercial items or valuable cargo carried on by inbound transit passengers. Travelers can keep their valuable goods in the lockers at the airport customs center on arrival without paying duty and collect them...
Dubai Police carries out region’s largest drug bust
The Dubai Police have arrested a man they say had smuggled 500 kg of pure cocaine, which has a street value of AED500 million ($136 million), into the country. They said they surveilled him for some time and then caught him red-handed.
Israel opens Chinese-operated $1.7bn port in Haifa
The port, to be operated by Shanghai International Port Group, is expected to bring competition to a sector plagued by delays, and boost Israel’s standing as a regional trade hub.
Cargo ship splits in two after running aground at Japan port
Aerial images showed the separated stern of the Crimson Polaris tipped upwards and the other part of the stricken boat listing into the sea. Three patrol boats and three aircraft were dispatched after the ship ran aground on Wednesday in the port off Japan's northeastern coast.
Dubai Customs, DP World to launch automation at Jebel Ali Port
The new system will speed up the refund process as customers can now submit refund claims immediately after loading vessels’ departure It will also expedite the export of all kinds of goods Dubai Customs has joined hands with DP World, UAE Region, to scale up the export of cargo load...
Saudi ports see 1.83% increase in cargo handling
Saudi ports saw an increase in the total number of handled cargo as well as passengers during June 2021
