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(15 articles)Rhenus Opens Permanent Humanitarian Logistics Office in Dubai
Rhenus has established a permanent emergency Aid and Relief logistics office within Dubai Humanitarian on October 14, 2026, positioning itself as a strategic partner in the global humanitarian respons
Airlink Founder Takes Lead at Airforwarders Association
The Airforwarders Association has appointed Steve Smith, founder and former CEO of Airlink, as its new executive director, succeeding Brandon Fried who is retiring after leading the organization for 2
Steve Smith Leads Airforwarders Association After 21-Year Era
The Airforwarders Association has appointed Steve Smith, former president and chief executive of humanitarian logistics organization Airlink, as its new chief executive. Smith succeeds Brandon Fried,
Iran War Threatens Medical Supply Delivery for Children
The UN has escalated warnings that ongoing military tensions in Iran are directly disrupting the delivery of critical medical supplies and medications to children and vulnerable populations across the
Iran Conflict Threatens Pediatric Medical Supply Delivery
Escalating geopolitical tensions centered on Iran are creating severe bottlenecks in the delivery of critical medical supplies intended for vulnerable child populations across the Middle East and beyo
Rising Transport Costs Squeeze Humanitarian Supply Delivery
Unicef has highlighted a critical supply chain challenge facing humanitarian organizations: escalating transportation costs are consuming an increasingly disproportionate share of operational budgets,
DP World, WFP Deliver 5,000 Tonnes Rice to African Communities
DP World and the World Food Programme have partnered to deliver 5,000 tonnes of rice to communities across Africa, demonstrating how commercial logistics operators are increasingly leveraging their su
Avianca Cargo Delivers 60 Tons Earthquake Aid Miami to California
Avianca Cargo has demonstrated rapid-response capability by transporting 60 additional tons of earthquake aid from Miami to California. This deployment highlights the critical role commercial air carg
Yemen Trade Crisis: Iran-US Conflict Disrupts Shipping & Pricing
Yemen faces mounting pressure as geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States cascade into supply chain disruption affecting trade flows, commodity pricing, and financial liquidity. The co
Avianca Cargo and DSV Transport 58 Tons of Aid to Venezuela
Avianca Cargo and DSV executed a coordinated humanitarian airlift operation, transporting 58 tons of aid to Venezuela. This collaboration highlights the capability of commercial air cargo operators to
Avianca and DSV Partner on Emergency Caracas Aid Flight
Avianca, Venezuela's flagship carrier, and DSV, a global logistics leader, have announced a joint operation to execute an emergency aid flight to Caracas. This partnership represents a notable effort
Amazon, DHL Launch Emergency Air Bridge for Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Following devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela that killed over 3,800 people and displaced nearly 2 million, Amazon Air Cargo and DHL have rapidly mobilized their air freight networks to establis
Amazon's Disaster Relief Team Deploys FAST Strategy
Amazon has developed a specialized **Disaster Relief program** that combines its extensive logistics infrastructure, real-time technology systems, and coordinated teams to rapidly mobilize emergency s
LATAM Cargo Solidarity Plane Delivers 300+ Tons of Aid to Venezuela
LATAM Cargo has successfully launched a dedicated humanitarian airlift operation, transporting over 300 tons of relief supplies to Venezuela within the first week of activation. This initiative demons
Rhenus Opens Dubai Hub for Humanitarian Logistics
Rhenus, a major logistics provider, is expanding its service portfolio by establishing a dedicated humanitarian logistics hub in Dubai. This strategic move reflects growing demand for specialized logi