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Taking the next step: Logistics career analysis

We speak to three leading recruitment consultants to get their views.

•	You've attracted the right people.... so what's next?

•	Middle East logistics jobs: what do you think?

Emerging threat to the UAE's logistics hubs

Frost & Sullivan's Srinath Manda analyses the GCC's emerging hubs.

Port of call: Khalifa Port Special

Tony Douglas, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Company, talks new beginnings.

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Jeddah Port can't handle freight volumes

Ports Authority says unforeseen rise in container numbers to blame.

Finding Safe Habour: Port Concessions

Booz & Company talk successful port concession opportunities.

40 year history of UAE logistics: Part two - Free zones

What started as a simple concept has now spread throughout the region.

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The 40 year history of UAE logistics: Part one - Ports

From the Creek to Khalifa - the UAE maritime sector makes waves.

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ADAC announces launch date for logistics park

New project at Abu Dhabi airport will commence operations this year.

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Back in business

The Bahrain Gateway cost US$340 million and opens for business on 1st April.

Under fire

With hazardous cargo such as oil and gas continuing to dominate the region's sea freight industry, companies must take active measures to reduce the risk of a fire hazard.

Veteran of the seas

After many successful years of managing a shipping agency, United Arab Shipping Agencies Company (UASAC Emirates) has a lesson or two it could teach the region's burgeoning maritime industry.

Virtual handling

Port operator DP World has upgraded its training facility to include some state-of-the-art simulators. We dropped in to find out more.

Dangerous waters

Using the latest tools, today's pirates have more in common with organised criminals than story tales.

Qatar Calling

Qatar's booming LNG trade has been carving out a name for the country worldwide, and the sea freight industry is jumping on the bandwagon.

Building blocks

With growing demand for new vessels in the Middle East, how can builders and buyers unite to ensure shipbuilding contracts are covering their interests?