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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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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). Logistics executives are unconcerned, for now, that emerging markets economies will be harmed by Brexit, the UK’s departure from the European Union.

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December 19, 2023 Update

Freightos

Judah Levine December 19, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 3% to $1,556/FEU. China – N. kg back to about its November level.

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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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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. In fact, activities associated with transportation and logistics account for anywhere between 10% and 12% of global GDP.

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Bahrain forum to tackle air cargo regulations

Logistics Middle East

Event aims to shed light on issues impacting regional aviation industry.'

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