Top stories from Logistics Middle East

Apparel Group , the Dubai-based retail and lifestyle powerhouse, has announced a new partnership with SAVOYE , a leading integrator of automated warehouse solutions, to fully automate its largest regional distribution centre in Dubai. The revamped facility, covering 16,000 square metres, will process up to 300,000 units daily, setting a new benchmark for logistics innovation in the region.

Nadir Saigol , Managing Director of SMITHS Saigol & Gulf , is an entrepreneur with a career that spans both real estate and food manufacturing. His transition from managing large-scale developments in Manhattan to steering one of the UAE’s leading snack companies reflects his versatility and forward-thinking approach. Established in 1982, Saigol & Gulf has built a strong local following through its SMITHS crisps, a brand synonymous with nostalgia and quality across the Gulf region.  

The UK government, in collaboration with LogChain , has launched the Strategic Semiconductor Trade Digitalisation Pilot (SS TDP), a groundbreaking initiative to address challenges in the global semiconductor supply chain. As the semiconductor shortage continues to cost the US economy an estimated $240 billion and global production struggles to meet demand until 2026, the SS TDP represents a significant step forward in digital trade.