DRIVE THE NEW WAY

NEW IVECO T-WAY: HIGH PRODUCTIVITY AND SAFETY ON OFF-ROAD TERRAINS

With a complete line-up of AWD and PWD versions and the the 16-speed HI-TRONIX automated gearbox, the IVECO T-WAY features a host of functionalities such as Rocking Mode, Off-road Mode, Creeping Mode and 4 reverse gears to tackle with ease the toughest off-road conditions. The new architecture of the EBS system, combined with disc brakes on all wheels, greatly improves the vehicle’s performance and the driver’s safety in the most demanding applications.

NEW IVECO S-WAY: HIGH TECHNOLOGY AND EFFICIENCY FOR ON-ROAD MISSIONS

The new IVECO S-WAY, with a completely redesigned and reinforced cab, offers a wide choice of Euro III/V diesel engines, a delivering class-leading power from 360 HP to 560 HP Euro III / 570 HP Euro V and superior fuel-saving devices, such as anti-idling feature, Ecoswitch, Ecoroll and Smart Alternator. 12-speed HI-TRONIX automated transmission with the most advanced technology in its category, electronic clutch and best-in-class torque-to-weight ratio.

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Digitizing Logistics Procurement Processes

It is now a universally accepted fact, without a shadow of doubt, that digitization and automation of logistics processes, as all industrial systems globally, is well and truly upon us.

In our lead story for this edition, CM Mathew, Founder & CEO, LogisEye, the Scality, Dubai Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) based company, makes a compelling case for digitalization of logistics procurement processes. This is clearly a trend that we are witnessing not only in the logistics and supply chain but in every facet of business and industry worldwide.

GROHE, the renowned global German manufacturer of distinguished household products, recently took centre stage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia when it inaugurated its flagship, sophisticated dedicated showroom in the commercial Red Sea port city of Jeddah.

The Global Supply Chain tag team of Jason Verhoven, Publisher, and yours truly, travelled to the Kingdom to witness and report the high profile event up close and personal. We carry a full account of the occasion with an exclusive interview with Fawzi Dernaika, Leader, Saudi Arabia GROHE MENA & the parent company LIXIL EMENA.

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Another interview of interest to our readers will be the one we conducted by Jay New, CEO, King Abdullah Port, the King Abdullah Port is located at the crossroads of the most vital global trade routes, interlinking three continents.

King Abdullah Port, situated on the Red Sea coast, is the Kingdom’s newest, strategically located port on the Red Sea in King Abdullah Economic City, is located at the crossroads of the most vital global trade routes, interlinking three continents—Asia, Africa and Europe.

UD Trucks Middle East, East, and North Africa (MEENA) has had a momentous 2022 and hopes to maintain this momentum through 2023. We carry a report on the truck manufacturer’s regional performance in fiscal 2022—a very uplifting report.

GWC Qatar had plenty of reasons to celebrate—on this occasion it was the smooth conduction country of the FIFA World CupTM Qatar, characterized by several commentators as the best of its kind ever.

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One highlight of this edition is the inclusion of a series of one-page reports on some of the latest developments in the regional logistics and supply chain landscape.

Add to this our regular repertoire of the latest news, topical features, profiles, business analyses, OpEds and useful content all of which are well encapsulated and curated to make for stimulating reading!

Happy reading!

Malcolm Dias Editor, malcolm@signaturemediame.com

12 dnata-Emirates-SEGAP MoU dnata ventures into Zanzibar.

14 GROHE GROHE-LIXIL expands in Saudi Arabia.

20 Pangaea X OpEd

Jadd Elliot Dib on Big Data.

23 King Abdullah Port-KSA

Exclusive interview with Jay New, CEO.

28 Al Masaood Abu Dhabi

Al Masaood CV&E advocates sustainability.

30 GWC celebrates Company celebrates its smooth conduction of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

06 LogisEye

Batting for procurement digitalization.

32 Emerson-SPARK

Emerson partners with Saudi Arabia’s SPARK.

33 Qatar Airways Cargo

Good performance record in 2022.

34 Leschaco Group

LSP opens new warehouse in the Netherlands.

36 UD Trucks

Celebrating a successful 2022.

40 AJEX-DACO-KSA

AJEX wins DACO contract.

42 Shipsy OpEd

Soham Chokshi on new supply chain trends.

46 News Up to date news of the Global Suppy Chain industry

Disruptions to supply chain operations in the aftermath of the pandemic are set to stay in the near foreseeable future. In the imminent future, disruptions may be related to geopolitical conflicts, fluid political situations, inflation, recession, weather related events and force majeure developments. Regardless, success relies on building flexibility into your operations and the case has increasingly been made for amplified use of technology in holistic logistics processes including procurement of logistics services.