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August 6, 2024 Update

Freightos

In air cargo, Freightos Air Index rates from China to the US slid 12% in the last few weeks. Rates out the Middle East – which have been elevated since early in the year on Red Sea driven shifts from ocean to sea – air options out of the UAE – have dipped 16% to N. America to $2.57/kg kg and 20% to $1.56/kg

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Doing Business in India

QAD

India has 253 airports with paved runways and most are able to support cargo traffic. India has 1,731 vessels in its merchant marine, including bulk carriers, container ships, general cargo ships and oil tankers. billion, mainly to the US, UAE, Hong Kong and China. In addition, it has 45 heliports. as of 2017.

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What is “World Logistics Passport” initiative?

Shipsy

“World Logistics Passport” is a Global freight loyalty programme launched under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai – at the World Economic Forum in Davos “ ” to increase opportunities for trade between emerging markets.

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World’s first cargo drone airline Dronamics raises $40 million funding, targets expansion in UAE

Logistics Middle East

The cargo drone airline secured $40 million from Abu Dhabi's (SDF), multiple venture capital funds, and angel investors from 12 countries in pre-Series A funding.

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Leaders in Logistics 2022: Meet our Gold Sponsor, Etihad Cargo

Logistics Middle East

The leaders in Logistics 2022 summit will take place on 8 December at the Grosvenor House hotel in Dubai.

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Doing Business in Turkey

QAD

Turkey has 91 airports with paved runways, many of which are capable of handling jets and cargo planes. Turkey’s merchant marine boasts 1,234 vessels, including 57 bulk carriers, 54 container ships, 363 general cargo ships, 124 oil tankers and 636 other vessels. Turkey’s workforce consists of 31.3 million people. Taxes equal 20.3%

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Powerlist: Top ports in the Middle East

Logistics Middle East

In this list, we cast light on the Middle East's foremost cargo ports, based on their cargo storage and handling capacity and overall contribution to the global supply chain operations.

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