By: Logistics middle east

Welcome to this week’s roundup of the top stories shaping the logistics landscape in the Middle East and beyond. From major road closures in Sharjah to fast-tracked warehouse development in Saudi Arabia, the region’s supply chain infrastructure is evolving rapidly to meet new demands.

Amazon has partnered with 7X to accelerate last-mile delivery in the UAE, while Autoworld is investing in a major new logistics hub in Jafza. Meanwhile, construction is now underway on Jeddah’s SAR 689 million corridor linking port and park to streamline cargo movement.

Here’s what you need to know to stay ahead in logistics today.

Sharjah route closed for two months for Etihad Rail work

A critical road link in Sharjah has been shut to traffic for two months as construction advances on the Etihad Rail network.

Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announced that the stretch connecting Mleiha Road and Sharjah Ring Road, close to University Bridge, is now closed with immediate effect and will remain shut until August 30.

E-commerce boom fuels warehouse surge in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s logistics and warehousing sector is seeing strong and accelerating demand for modern Grade A facilities, according to a new JLL whitepaper.

The report, Emerging Trends Shaping Saudi Arabia’s Logistics and Warehousing Market, points to a marked shift away from traditional Grade B and C warehouses—which still make up around 90% of the market—toward more advanced, specialised, and investor-grade facilities.

Amazon taps 7X Dark Stores for faster UAE delivery

7X, the trade, transport, and logistics holding group that manages EMX and Emirates Post, has announced a strategic partnership with Amazon UAE.

Under the agreement, Amazon will use EMX’s Dark Stores as hyperlocal fulfilment hubs to speed up deliveries of high-demand products to customers across the UAE.

Autoworld invests AED 45 million in new Jafza logistics hub

Autoworld International FZCO, a distributor for India’s Bajaj Auto Ltd, is investing AED 45 million to develop a new logistics and distribution hub in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza).

Spanning over 162,000 sq. ft, the new facility will feature an assembly plant for Bajaj motorcycles and three-wheelers, as well as dedicated storage and distribution space for spare parts, tyres, and lubricants.

Construction begins on Jeddah’s SAR 689m logistics corridor

Construction has started on a new logistics corridor that will directly connect Jeddah Islamic Port to the Al-Khumrah Logistics Park.

In a ceremony marking the launch of the SAR 689 million project, HE Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Saudi Ports Authority, laid the foundation stone.