Supply chain
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: A Leap Towards Sustainable Air Cargo
The global logistics and air cargo sectors are expanding rapidly, but this growth brings environmental concerns to the forefront. Recognizing the urgency for sustainable practices, Saudi Arabia has pledged to revolutionize its air cargo sector in alignment with its ambitious Vision 2030 plan. The nation's strategy entails leveraging state-of-the-art technologies, investing in eco-friendly infrastructure, and cultivating strategic alliances to diminish...
Epicor’s Role in Saudi Arabia’s Manufacturing Digital Wave
Mark Forker engaged in a discussion with Vibhu Kapoor, the Regional Vice President of Epicor for the Middle East, Africa, and India, to understand how Epicor's solutions are enabling the manufacturing sector in Saudi Arabia to embrace and capitalize on the digital transformation currently sweeping the region.Vibhu Kapoor's reputation as an IT pioneer in the Middle East is well-established. Starting...
Revolutionizing Middle East Trade with Jeddah’s Mega-Logistics Park
With the initiation of a staggering $250 million logistics center at Jeddah Islamic Port, the Middle East is witnessing a paradigm shift in its logistics sector. This cutting-edge facility represents a collaborative venture between DP World and the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), setting the stage for a significant leap in regional commerce by augmenting efficiency and refining operational procedures.As the...
Construction of Major Logistics Hub Commences in Jeddah
DP World, in partnership with the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), has initiated the building of a new logistics park at the Jeddah Islamic Port, with an estimated cost of SR900 million (approximately $250 million). This hub is poised to enhance storage and distribution capabilities while stimulating trade within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its neighboring regions.The 415,000-square-meter site will...
Unipart Expands Global Reach with New Saudi Arabian Division
Unipart, renowned for its expertise in providing supply chain solutions and performance improvement technologies, has officially commenced operations within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Recognized as the Middle East's largest economy, Saudi Arabia experienced the second highest growth among G20 nations in 2023. The nation is currently engaged in transforming itself into a pivotal transportation and logistics hub connecting Europe and...
Unipart Expands Global Reach with New Saudi Arabian Venture
Oxford, England-based Unipart has proudly commenced its business operations within the borders of Saudi Arabia, a nation recognized as the most robust economy in the Middle East and the second-quickest expanding G20 economy in the year 2023. This strategic move aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to transform the country into a pivotal logistics hub connecting Europe and...
Unipart Commences Operations in Saudi Arabia’s Growing Market
Unipart, a global partner in supply chain solutions and technologies for performance improvement, is thrilled to announce the start of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Recognized as the Middle East's largest economy, Saudi Arabia achieved the status of the second fastest-growing G20 economy in 2023. Committed to its ambitious Vision 2030 strategy, the Kingdom is set on evolving...
Saudi Arabia Boosts Maritime Sector with $4.5 Billion Investment
The Saudi Ports Authority, known as Mawani, has bolstered the nation's maritime, logistics, and port sectors by funneling investments that approximate SAR 17 billion riyals ($4.5 billion) throughout 2023. These strategic investments have positioned Saudi Arabia favorably on various international benchmarks, enhancing its standing in container throughput and logistics performance. Notably, the Kingdom has ascended eight places in the global...
Shipsy Amplifies GCC Presence with Enhanced Warehouse Management
In the competitive landscape of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Shipsy is gearing up to expand its influence by pushing forward its Warehouse Management System (WMS) services. Shipsy, a frontrunner in providing SaaS solutions bolstered by artificial intelligence for supply chain orchestration and execution, has seen promising growth prospects in these regions. Last October...
Strategic Expansion: GII and LogiPoint Forge $300M Saudi Logistics JV
At the beginning of the month, Brookfield Asset Management secured a significant interest in the Gulf Islamic Investments' (GII) logistics operations, offering tailored warehousing services to premium clients within the UAE.Dubai (UAE): Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) has announced a partnership with Logipoint, a subsidiary of SISCO, to establish a joint venture aimed at developing a logistics platform to deliver Grade...
