DHL Express has opened a new facility at Muscat International Airport, Oman, investing over US$30.81 million. The state-of-the-art hub features advanced logistics technology, including X-ray screening, smart conveyor systems, and solar panels. This expansion strengthens DHL’s presence in Oman while focusing on environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.
Pass Delivery has partnered with SkipCash to introduce Card on Delivery (CoD), allowing customers in Qatar to make secure cashless payments for doorstep deliveries. This collaboration aims to streamline transactions, enhance security, and reduce cash-handling risks, contributing to Qatar’s shift toward a cashless society.
SAL Logistics has partnered with stc Group to enhance logistics operations in Saudi Arabia by integrating AI and IoT technologies. This collaboration aims to improve tracking, warehouse automation, and shipment monitoring, supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and positioning it as a global logistics hub through digital transformation.
MENA’s e-commerce market has surged by over 30% in 2024, driven by digital initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s Digital Economy Strategy. The growth is creating both opportunities and challenges for logistics providers, who must innovate with automation, regional fulfilment centres, and real-time tracking solutions.
Wajeez, a logistics startup, has expanded from smaller cities in eastern Algeria to the capital, Algiers, and is now planning to grow across Africa. The platform, offering food delivery and personalized shopping, includes features like loyalty programs and Wajeez Gold subscription for exclusive benefits. It has also expanded to Senegal.
Nowlun, a digital freight forwarding platform in the MENA region, has raised $1.7 million in seed funding to fuel its expansion and technology development. The platform offers competitive ocean freight rates, real-time shipment tracking, and streamlined cargo management, revolutionizing the logistics industry with cutting-edge technology.
Wahyd’s platform integrates real-time data insights and machine learning algorithms to support efficient decision-making, reduce downtime, and offer transparency across the logistics journey.
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As AI continues to drive innovation, companies like Wahyd Group are leading the digital transformation, particularly in the logistics sector, where they are incorporating AI to streamline operations and optimize efficiencies.
The forum aimed to discuss global logistics developments and strategies to enhance supply chains and trade.
