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June 1st, 2008 — Analysis, Issue 8 June 2008
Building the Pyramids would be a challenge in this day and age, so how did the
ancient Egyptians cope? The following is an excerpt from Issa Baluch’s book
Transport Logistics: Past, Present and Predictions
The great pyramid likely required two million blocks of limestone and granite, weighing
from two to six tons each
Barber estimated that it would take a force of 900 men harnessed in double rank on four draft ropes to drag a 60-ton monolith….
January 1st, 2008 — Guest Column, Issue 3 Dec/Jan 2008
As we approach the close of 2007, we can anticipate Dubai will be mentioned at least once in annual logistics reviews the world over for its amazing achievements that have affected global trade dramatically.
Issa Baluch, Chairman and CEO, Swift Freight International, Honorary Member of Board of FIATA
The ripple effect of Dubai’s booming economy has paved the way for transport logistics to flourish, with businesses enjoying the age-old open skies policy, coupled with hubbing and gateway functions, which permitted multimodal transport capability.
