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Tariffs, Peak Season Lulls and More – July 16, 2025 Update

Freightos

Join 60,000+ Supply Chain Experts Who Never Miss an Issue! Syria just signed an $800 million deal with UAE-based DP World to redevelop Tartous port ( Maritime Gateway ). Asia–Mediterranean prices dipped 4% to $3,802/FEU, though Asia–Northern Europe bucked the trend, climbing 4% to $3,509/FEU.

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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. Reefer-x: A cold chain tech provider offering real-time tracking and monitoring solutions for temperature-sensitive cargo.

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

Freight Waves

DHL Supply Chain will expand warehousing, upgrade equipment and integrate advanced technology to improve operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Some of DHL’s investment in the region began in 2024.

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Exiger Joins UAE’s NextGen FDI Initiative to Enhance Risk and Supply Chain Management Solutions

Exiger Perspectives

MAY 1, 2025 – The Ministry of Economy has announced that Exiger, a leading provider of AI-powered risk and supply chain management solutions, has joined the UAEs NextGen FDI initiative. In 2023, The Carlyle Group, Insights Partners, and JMI invested $1.2 billion to propel Exigers rapid growth and AI innovation.

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The Role of Technology in Transforming Government Procurement

Jaggaer

The UAE, a leader in government digitalization, continues to set new benchmarks by integrating AI-powered procurement solutions that streamline sourcing, supplier management, and contract execution.

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Possible Impacts from U.S. Bombing of Yemen, Red Sea Crisis, and Strait of Hormuz

Exiger Perspectives

The UAE, positioned on the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula along the Strait of Hormuz — directly opposite Iran — hosts Jebel Ali , the world’s twelfth busiest port. Exiger continues to monitor at-risk supply chains and is working closely with customers to proactively prepare for any potential disruptions.

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Why Downtime is No Longer an Option: The Power of Continuous Availability

RFgen

By implementing a continuous availability solution, Anchor Glass ensures uninterrupted operations, protects its customer relationships, and mitigates the risk of supply chain disruptions. By implementing RFgen’s continuous availability, NFPC achieved a remarkable 99.9%