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Borderlands Mexico: DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America

Freight Waves

DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America Ports and logistics operator DP World recently opened a freight forwarding hub in Mexico City to support rising demand for cross-border logistics services between Mexico and the U.S. Cross-border freight volumes hit record highs in early 2025, with Mexico exports to the U.S.

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DHL steps up Middle East expansion with $570M in planned investments

Freight Waves

DHL Group, based in Bonn, Germany, said the investment, which aims to increase capacity and network efficiency, spans its express delivery, freight forwarding, contract logistics and e-commerce units in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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Cold chain market in Middle East and North Africa expected to hit $41.1 billion by 2030

Freight Waves

Other countries covered in the report include the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Qatar, and the rest of MENA, excluding Turkey and Israel due to their already-advanced infrastructure. TruKKer: A digital freight platform that includes cold chain trucking for the transport of pharmaceuticals and food items across MENA.

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The need to know

EFT

Oil tankers near Iran appear to be in rural Russia as signals jammed The Front Tyne oil tanker was sailing through the Gulf between Iran and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday when just past 9:40 a.m. Spain's trade deficit widens almost 49% in Jan-April from same period a year ago Spain's trade deficit widened 48.8%

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Trouble at the Terminal: How U.S. Secondary Tariffs on Russian Energy Could Shake Up Global Trade

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) The UAE has emerged as a re-export center for Russian fuel products, especially diesel. Freight forwarders and customs brokers will face more pressure to verify the true origin of goods. Ankara’s decision will likely balance economic needs with its desire to stay in Washington’s good graces.

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Trump announces 25% tariffs on goods from Japan, South Korea 

Freight Waves

The organization includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. BRICS is an international organization aimed at economic cooperation and increasing the global influence of its members.

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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?