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What is “World Logistics Passport” initiative?

Shipsy

“World Logistics Passport” is a Global freight loyalty programme launched under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai – at the World Economic Forum in Davos “ ” to increase opportunities for trade between emerging markets.

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People and Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In the Middle East you have halal-exclusive (like the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and a combination of halal-exclusive and halal-segregated retailers (like the United Arab Emirates). De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: Bridging the Know-Do Gap. MORE FROM THIS EDITION. People and Halal Supply Chains. Green Skies?

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What Are the Top Logistics Software Companies in Dubai and UAE?

Locus

The smartphone penetration stands highest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with 97.6% Beyond providing complete visibility to first, middle, and last-mile delivery, Its offerings help freights, import exports, and 3PL aggregator platforms to manage multiple logistics partners under one roof.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

percent from last year, which includes contributions from the company’s acquisition of Phoenix International Freight Services in October 2012. The company announced this week that it is has opened a new distribution center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Robinson reported total net revenues of $463.3

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Logistics Report: Forecasting More Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Shifting Compet ition

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Freight heavyweight J.B. Hunt’s third-quarter earnings signal a strong market for freight operators, but increasingly restrained economic forecasts suggest clouds on the horizon. Emirates Airlines’ cargo operations at Dubai International Airport in February. Photo: MARIO TAMA/GETTY IMAGES. Advertisement. LEAVE THIS BOX EMPTY.

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Top 10 Best Supply Chain Job Boards

SCMDOJO

So rather than searching “supply chain job Dubai”, you can go to SCMDOJO Jobs and filter the United Arab Emirates and it will show you all the latest jobs posted in UAE! You just need to be a Free Member of SCMDOJO to access and apply to those jobs which are not usually available on LinkedIn or other places.

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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

ThroughPut

Shipping Overseas Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods. And considering that our international tariff laws have been more dynamic in the past three years, shipping U.S. Ali Hasan R.