World Customs Organization Warns: Illicit Trade Shifts to E-Commerce
The “Illicit Trade Report 2025” published by the World Customs Organization revealed that cross-border movements of illicit goods are increasingly shifting toward…
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Boston Dynamics’ Spot Will Solve E-Commerce’s “Porch Gap”: It Will Carry Packages Up Stairs
Boston Dynamics is testing its four-legged robot Spot for use in the final 50-foot stretch between the delivery vehicle and the customer’s door, one of the most…
A First from Emirates SkyCargo: Passenger Aircraft Converted into a Giant Cargo Aircraft
Emirates SkyCargo became the first airline cargo carrier to commercially operate the Boeing 777-300ERSF model converted from a Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft. The…
Amazon Tightens Fulfilled by Merchant Requirements Across Europe
Amazon is introducing stricter performance requirements for merchants using its Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) program, signaling a stronger focus on delivery reliability…
Shipping Resumes Between Iran and UAE as Direct Cargo Routes Reopen
Iran has announced the resumption of direct cargo shipping routes from the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant step toward restoring trade connectivity between…
UAE’s LODD Autonomous Launches Hili Cargo Aircraft Certification Program
Abu Dhabi-based LODD Autonomous has launched the formal certification program for its Hili autonomous cargo aircraft with the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority…
The EU Has Launched a New Tax Era for Small Parcels in E-Commerce
The European Union (EU) began applying a fixed customs duty of 3 euros as of July 1, 2026, on small parcels under 150 euros entering the union through e-commerce. The…
Keeta Established Cooling Centers for Couriers in the UAE
Keeta has put cooling and rest centers for delivery couriers into use in the United Arab Emirates as the impact of summer heat increases. The company’s new initiative…
JD.com Founder Liu: A Day Will Come When Couriers Will No Longer Be Needed!
Richard Liu, Founder and Chairman of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, made striking statements about the future of the courier profession. Liu said that robots will be…
DHL Suspends Globalmail Shipments from the UK to Europe Due to EU Customs Rules
DHL Globalmail has decided to temporarily suspend certain e-commerce shipments from the United Kingdom to EU countries due to the European Union’s (EU) new customs…
Russian E-Commerce Giant Wildberries Moves Toward Mega Logistics Project
Wildberries & Russ, one of Russia’s largest e-commerce players, is holding talks for a large-scale logistics project that will digitally coordinate freight flows across…
EU Parcel Delivery Market Shows Competitive Conditions, New Report Finds
Parcel delivery markets in Europe appear broadly competitive, according to a new Copenhagen Economics study, as the EU reviews whether e-commerce parcel delivery should…
DHL and USPS Sign $10 Billion Deal to Reshape U.S. E-Commerce Deliveries
The logistics industry witnessed one of its largest partnership agreements in recent years as DHL eCommerce and the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced a…
Dubai CommerCity Unites E-Commerce Logistics and Customs Processes in a Single Ecosystem
Dubai has signed a new collaboration that will strengthen its cross-border digital trade infrastructure in line with its goal of becoming one of the global e-commerce…
UAE-Based RSA XB Raises $1.5 Million Seed Round to Expand Cross-Border Logistics
Dubai-based logistics startup RSA XB has secured $1.5 million in a Seed funding round led by 21 Ventures, marking its official spin-off from RSA Global as the company…
$45.2B UAE-Türkiye Trade Momentum Drives New KEZAD-Trendyol Logistics Partnership
KEZAD Group and Trendyol Group, Türkiye’s first decacorn and one of the region’s leading e-commerce platforms, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Landmark Group Recognised Among the Best Workplaces in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Landmark Group, one of the Middle East’s leading retail and hospitality groups, achieved significant regional success with its investments in employee experience and…
Amazon Invests €15 Billion in France to Expand Logistics and AI Operations
Amazon has announced plans to invest more than €15 billion in France between 2026 and 2028, marking the company’s largest-ever investment in the country. The move is…
Talabat Egypt Opens MENA’s Largest Distribution Center
Talabat, the leading online food and grocery ordering platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, opened MENA’s largest distribution center in Cairo,…
Quiqup Expands Into Platform-Led Commerce With “Shop Local” Initiative
UAE-based logistics company Quiqup has taken a strategic step beyond its traditional delivery operations with the launch of a new platform designed to support local…
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