Middle East/Africa

Countries Are Starting to Hoard Food, Threatening Global Trade

March 30, 2020

It’s not just grocery shoppers who are hoarding pantry staples. Some governments are moving to secure domestic food supplies during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Healthcare Startup That’s Fast-Tracking Drone Delivery

March 27, 2020

Bloomberg

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to strain the U.S. medical supply chain, California startup Zipline is looking into ways to deploy sooner and at wider scale.

Happening in Dubai - Future Warehouse & Logistics 2020 Conference

March 16, 2020

With the rapid growth in warehousing and logistics sector in United Arab Emirates (UAE), a 3-days conference themed “Future Warehouse & Logistics 2020, will be held from 16 –18 June 2020 (Tues – Thurs), in Dubai – UAE, bringing more than 20 world-class speakers together to share their insights on how to create a synergy between people, process and innovation for a smarter operating facility.

Italy’s China Chill Runs Deeper Than Fears Over the Coronavirus

March 2, 2020

Bloomberg

Almost a year after Italy broke with its U.S. and European partners to sign up to China’s influence-extending Belt and Road initiative, relations between Rome and Beijing risk deteriorating rather than getting closer.

Happening In Dubai — Future Warehouse and Logistics 2020 Conference

January 20, 2020

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With the rapid growth in warehousing and logistics sector in United Arab Emirates (UAE), a 3-days conference themed “Future Warehouse & Logistics 2020, will be held from 10 –12 March 2020 (Tues – Thurs), in Dubai – UAE, bringing more than 20 world-class speakers together to share their insights on how to create a synergy between people, process and innovation for a smarter operating facility.

What to Watch for in Commodities in 2020

January 8, 2020

Bloomberg

Here’s an overview of what to expect in oil, gold, copper, iron ore, pork and more (and the mixed, complex picture that emerges).

Saloodo! Launches Digital Logistics Platform for South African Shippers and Transport Providers

November 13, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Digital freight forwarder Saloodo!, a subsidiary of DHL Global Forwarding, recently launched its digital logistics platform for shippers and transport providers in South Africa, bringing the first digital road freight solution to the region.

Middle East Businesses Must Adopt New Technologies in Response to Global Supply Chain Risks, Urge Industry Leaders

October 24, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Investment in technology and skills can help firms mitigate supply chain risks. Key issues and opportunities to be discussed at the Procurement and Supply Chain MENA event later this month.

Against the Tide, Cocoa Growers Plan to Suspend Ethical Programs

World’s Top Cocoa Growers Plan to Suspend Ethical Programs

October 21, 2019

Bloomberg

In a world that’s growing increasingly concerned about corporate commitments to environmental and social responsibility, top cocoa producers Ivory Coast and Ghana are planning to make a move that goes against the tide.

The World Loses $400 Billion of Food Before It Reaches Stores

October 17, 2019

Bloomberg

Some 14% of all food produced is lost annually, with central and southern Asia, North America and Europe accounting for the biggest shares.

Middle East/Africa

The latest supply chain news, analysis, trends and best practices for companies operating in the Middle East and Africa. The Middle Eastern region consists of 18 countries that stretch from the western borders of Turkey and Egypt to the eastern edges of Iran and Saudi Arabia. Learn how businesses are optimizing supply chain and logistics performance in these regions, addressing a range of challenges such as poor infrastructure, complex customs and tax laws, unstable political climates and government controlled exchange rates - as well as capitalizing on new land and labor opportunities, particularly across Africa.