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January 1st, 2009 — Issue 14 January 2009, Special
Afghanistan, a nation ravaged by decades of war, is being fed – literally – through the efforts of the United Nations
If your business is based out of the Middle East, you can be spoiled for choices on which airline to use for your business travel and cargo needs. There are new airline companies, terminals, warehouses and airports springing up all across the region.
December 1st, 2008 — Cover Story, Issue 13 December 2008, Special
Harvey Nichols is the place to satisfy your high end fashion urges. But how glamorous are its stock warehouses?
Brian Shepherd, Senior Vice President, Al Tayer Logistics
Gucci handbag. Check. Pucci jacket. Check. Jimmy Choo shoes. Check.
No, this is not an article about the day in the life of a fashionista but about Brian Shepherd, Senior Vice President, Al Tayer Logistics LLC. Part of this group, after all, is Harvey Nichols, one of the world’s most stylish stores. Sheperd happens to be the behind-the-scenes-guy who makes the life of a fashion obsessed diva complete.
December 1st, 2008 — Issue 13 December 2008, Special
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Industry leaders share their thoughts
Ingo Roessler,
Vice President Cargo, Royal Jordanian
The best
We have not increased in volumes a lot, but we have been able to find more attractive business, and have done a lot more charters. If you compare this year with 2006, for example, we are at almost ten times the volume. The 310 freighter has become particularly popular. Obviously, the more expensive fuel gets, the less competitive were the Ilyushins or Antonovs that are able to fly loads in the 35 to 40 tonne range.
November 1st, 2008 — Issue 12 November 2008, Special
Casey McFann spent a day at the Emirates Driving Institute getting first hand
training to drive a heavy duty truck. He came away impressed at the high
standards being adhered to by driving institutes under directives of the RTA in
order to reduce the number of incidents on the road
October 1st, 2008 — Issue 11 October 2008, Special
What
LOG.Middle East’s second round table
Who
Gillian Lewis, Logistics and Inventory Manager, ACE Hardware, Al Futtaim Group Wade Thompson, Regional Sales Director, Middle East, CEVA, Dr. Albert Tan, University of Wollongong Dubai, Kathryn Semcow, Editor, LOG.Middle East
Why
To answer the question, “How tight are our supply chains?: Where does our region stand?”
Where
Radisson Media City, .net Room
When
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
September 1st, 2008 — Issue 10 September 2008, Special
What would you do with a billion dollars? The UAE Red Crescent Authority is using it to save the lives of thousands, perhaps millions, of people
Dr. Saleh Moussa Al Taee, Secretary General, UAE Red Crescent Authority
While the UAE may be a small country, its Red Crescent Authority is larger than most other Red Crescents or Red Crosses.
“Our organisation is the second largest and most powerful in Asia,” says Dr. Saleh Moussa Al Taee, Secretary General of the UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA), referring to the 185 other members of the Federation of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). “We are also number four in the world, in terms of the amount of relief and emergency support we supply.”
September 1st, 2008 — Issue 10 September 2008, Special
Ever wondered about the charity supply chain? Or even its logistics? Charitable activities heat up during Ramadan, Fahad A Rahman Bin Sultan with the UAE Red Crescent
Ramadan, being a time for introspection, for cleansing one’s soul and for peace, is also a time for giving. It is a month in which piety, asking for forgiveness and charity are advised in abundance. These are things to be done all year, but the month comes with a mission to make people mindful of these qualities.
September 1st, 2008 — Issue 10 September 2008, Special
Iran wants a more active role in international markets. But will its goals of relaxing established trade regulations come to fruition?
Pick up any major newspaper and chances are Iran is headlined, in not so pleasant terms, on the front page. With so much negative press about the Islamic republic’s ‘ambitions’ it is often difficult to decipher
any substantive, unbiased information on the country. Yet as one of the world’s oldest civilisations, most experts agree that Iran remains largely untapped potential. So what gives? Well, self imposed regulatory hurdles and crippling western sanctions aren’t doing its economy any favours, while the looming threat of war assuredly wards off any potential investors.
July 1st, 2008 — Issue 9 July/Aug 2008, Special
It’s the most environmentally friendly fossil fuel – liquefied natural gas (LNG). Used in homes as well as in industries, LNG is the future
Global economic growth has become dependant on the clean-burning LNG
Setting sail in January 1959, a converted World War II freighter traversed the Atlantic Ocean, fully laden with liquefied natural gas (LNG). Billed as the world’s first LNG tanker, the Methane Pioneer would carry seven additional loads from Louisiana, United States to Canvey Island, United Kingdom, chartering a course for all future natural gas transports.
July 1st, 2008 — Issue 9 July/Aug 2008, Special
What
LOG.Middle East’s first round table
Who
Sujit Subramanian, General Manager, Middle East & Africa, Lufthansa Cargo Charter, Dirk van Doorn, Middle East Business & Product Development Manager, DHL Express, Bill McKnight, Transport Consultant, A.T. Kearney, Kathryn Semcow, Editor, LOG.Middle East
Why
To answer the question, “How are you dealing with rising oil prices?”
Where
Radisson Media City, Online Room
When
Monday, June 16, 2008
