The acquisition of Unifeeder will enhance DP World's competiveness in the global supply chain
In an effort to enhance its supply chain, Danube Home chose Infor SCE to increase efficiency, throughput, and service levels of its operations.
Transport Resources has created an infographic charting the complexities and various stages of the chemical logistics supply chain.
Dr Sreejith Balasubramanian, lecturer in Supply Chain Management, School of Business, Middlesex University Dubai, says each supply chain stake holder in construction needs to step up to enact green policies.
Sulayem said DP World’s existing container terminals in East Africa would act as the feeder ports for the inland terminal.
Only 1% of UAE land owners contribute to local food supply, 80% of fresh produce is imported and grain production is highly seasonal.
The hub’s logistics infrastructure will provide better facilities for the import and warehousing of raw materials, and for the export and distribution of intermediate and final goods through the Suez Canal Ports.
The project is a joint venture with U.S.-based Crop One Holdings, the world’s leading vertical farm operator. When complete, the vertical farm facility will cover 130,000 square feet, but have a production output equivalent to 900 acres of farmland.
McDonald’s UAE has clocked 10-million kilometres running its trucks on biodiesel. Walid Fakih, general manager, McDonald’s UAE talks to Logistics Middle East about costs, competition and sending the right message.
The larger yard will allow for in-house maintenance and repair of the equipment fleet.
Jeremy Cape, tax and public policy partner, Squire Patton Boggs says VAT implementation in UAE could become more complicated later in the year.
Low-cost insurance program will replace UAE's bank guarantee by employers to sponsor employees, freeing up a potential AED2.4bn for logistics and supply chain sector.
