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DHL, Bahrain Airport Company ink agreement to expand regional foothold

Logistics Middle East

Both parties will explore collaboration opportunities to further accelerate DHL’s expansion plan, leveraging Bahrain's business environment, and logistics infrastructure.

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Bahrain Airport Company, FedEx Express sign operation contract

Logistics Middle East

The post Bahrain Airport Company, FedEx Express sign operation contract appeared first on Logistics Middle East.

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The Consequences of Supply Chain Constipation

Enterra Insights

Nearly a week ago, a cargo ship — which if it stood on its end would be taller than either the Empire State Building or Eiffel Tower — ran aground in the canal completely blocking the waterway. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain, told the Financial Times.”[4] This blockage has created havoc in the global supply chain.

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Ikea warns of product delays after Red Sea attacks

Operations and Supply Chain Management

It has forced a number of companies to re-route cargo around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding days to journeys. It has forced a number of companies to re-route cargo around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding days to journeys. But one major shipping firm claimed the disruption will not lead to empty shelves in shops.

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December 19, 2023 Update

Freightos

In response, the US Department of Defense announced the launch of Operation Prosperity Guardian which will work alongside existing navy assets in the region to address the Houthi threat and will include support from the United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain. China – N.

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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

ThroughPut

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations. By Ali Hasan Raza. In 2017, the U.S. had a trade surplus of $24.5

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Air Hong Kong graduates to all-A330 freighter fleet

Freight Waves

Air Hong Kong recently received its final A330 and retired the last A300-600 cargo jet. The new-generation A330F brings with it considerable benefits that will enable us to further enhance our operations and services for our customers, and continue to play an important role in the ongoing growth of Hong Kong’s air cargo sector.”

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