Middle East news archive – Page 52
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ArticleCMA CGM continues Egyptian services
Shipping group continues to accept bookings for Egypt despite ongoing political unrest in the north African country
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ArticleEgypt grinds to halt as protests build
Massive protests in Egypt have brought the country to a virtual standstill, leaving produce stranded in coldstorage facilities
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ArticleMaersk halts Egypt port operations
The Danish shipper has announced the suspension of its operations in the unsettled African country
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ArticleEgypt turmoil could hit berry supplies
Communication blackout could hamper strawberry exporters' ability to organise supplies during this crucial point in the season
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ArticleIraq boosted by trade route opening
Emirates SkyCargo launches its new Basra airfreight service on the 2 February
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ArticleAbu Dhabi venture for Damco
Maersk's logistics arm joins with General Holding Corporation to provide services to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
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ArticleUAE to be plastic bag free by 2013
The UAE is on track to be free of plastic bags by 2013, according to the Emirate's minister of environment and water
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ArticleAuchan closes Dubai hypermarket
Difficult economic conditions have forced the French retailer's hand in the United Arab Emirates
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ArticleEmirates recognises cargo agents
Group's annual awards lunch highlights agents generating revenues for Emirates SkyCargo
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ArticleStorms wreak havoc in Middle East
Heavy rain, high winds, snowstorms and sandstorms caused devastation in a number of Middle Eastern countries at the weekend
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ArticlePrice spike hits produce in UAE
fresh produce prices in the UAE have jumped with sources there blaming a supply shortage
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ArticleWidespread recognition for Emirates
SkyCargo division picks up Air Cargo Carrier of the Year prize, the latest of three awards handed to the group in recent times
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ArticleNew packaging benefits grape exports
Infia's new range of packaging said to offer significant benefits in terms of product ventilation, particularly for table grapes
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ArticleEmirates and DHL push e-freight
Groups partner in a bid to become industry leaders in e-freight implementation
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ArticlePalestinian farmers eye opening
Palestinian growers in Gaza may soon be able to export their strawberries and flowers to Europe once again through Israel
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ArticleEgyptians remain hopeful despite rising price pressure
Egyptian soft-fruit producers are waiting with baited breath to see what prices the new strawberry season brings after an oversupply last season, while the Egyptian citrus season once again proves to be the mainstay of the North African country’s fresh produce industry. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleFairtrade Afghan raisins hit UK
The Fairtrade Foundation has announced that Fairtrade-certified raisins grown in war-torn Afghanistan will now be available in the UK
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ArticleMajor rise in Iranian fruit exports
Country's Export Promotion Office reports 79 per cent increase in export sales during first six months of Iranian calendar year
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ArticleEmirates named as leading cargo carrier
Group has held off stiff competition to be named the 2010 Air Cargo Carrier of the Year
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ArticleECME tackles key issues in Dubai
From new sources to new markets, via the local impact of the crisis, Eurofruit Congress Middle East grappled with the top issues