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Fashion houses tear up the rule book

With Fashion Week kicking off in Milan later in January, logistics plays a pivotal part in ensuring the new season’s collections reach their destinations in time, says Umar Butt, chief executive of the UK and Europe at global logistics specialists Aramex. But this year, with geopolitical tensions around the world continuing to test supply chains, operators have had to tear up the rule book. He says: “There is absolutely no room ... [+]

Retail logistics for an uncertain world

Aramex UK says it is approaching the peak shopping season with a new strategy designed to accommodate contemporary challenges. Black Friday has evolved into a major highlight in the UK retail calendar, expanding from a weekend of discounts into a month-long shopping, putting greater pressure on the supply chain to ensure ... [+]

UK cosmetic firms can cash in on Middle East demand – but be careful, says Aramex chief

The Middle East has a long and rich history of beauty rituals, using natural oils, herbs, and spices, passed down through the generations but now the younger generation are blending these with modern-day consumer cosmetics are blended to create a unique beauty culture that resonates with contemporary consumers. This is turning ... [+]

Forwarder seeks to quell pre-Christmas panic

Aramex regional CEO for the UK and Europe Umar Butt has called for calm among retailers rushing to bring forward their Christmas plans due to shipping disruptions in the Middle East. Reconfigurations to regular service due to attacks in the Red Sea by Houthis rebels have caused an uncomfortable ripple effect ... [+]

Aramex opens Aberdeen branch

Middle East-owned freight forwarder Aramex UK has opened a branch in Aberdeen, as part of its strategy to deepen its footprint across the UK. Aramex UK will also invest in a new warehousing facility at the port, a major gateway for the North Sea oil and gas industry. The new facility will ... [+]

Small firms seek opportunities abroad despite the obstacles, says Aramex

Small and medium sized firms are increasingly turning to international markets to seek out new opportunities, according to forwarding and logistics company, Aramex. Such markets are becoming attractive to companies seeing to diversify revenue streams says Aramex, which cites an HSBC report that estimates that last year around 450,000 brands have ... [+]

Climate change puts the heat on pharma shipments

Aramex UK is urging companies exporting pharmaceuticals overseas to be mindful about shipping to warmer climates. Temperature fluctuations due to improperly configured refrigerated containers, unforeseen delays or other issues can lead to product damage or loss, costing potentially millions of pounds. Failures in temperature-controlled logistics could cost the global pharma industry ... [+]

Aramex trucks beat Red Sea blockade

Aramex is operating sea/road services using its own trucks to beat the blockade on shipping through the Red Sea. The forwarder is running trucks from Asia via Dubai, and Dammam, Saudi Arabia to connect with shipping services and from Europe to Port Said, Egypt, avoiding transiting Iraq and Iran due to ... [+]

Just three words says it all

Just three words says it all Middle-east headquartered logistics company Aramex says it has carried out a study in of three-word addresses provided by what3words. It found that, over 100 deliveries, the three-word addresses were 42% faster and reduced the total distance travelled by delivery drivers by 22%. What3words is a global ... [+]

Ethiopian expansion for Aramex

Aramex has signed a master franchise agreement with Ethiopia’s Logix Express, its 23rd African country. Aramex Ethiopia will open five more outlets in Addis Ababa by August 2017, increasing its total in the city to ten. Outside the capital, where the company currently operates in Dire Dawa and Hawassa it ... [+]

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