DUBAI, 15th December, 2020 (WAM) -- According to industry experts at a recent virtual panel discussion hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, businesses in the UAE are adapting quickly to new trends and technologies that are accelerating changes within global logistics. In his welcoming remarks, Hassan Al Hashemi, Vice President of International Relations at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, explained that the virtual event is being held during a time when companies around the world are leveraging Dubai’s strategic geographic position and world-class logistics infrastructure, to reposition their businesses while preparing for the post-COVID-19 recovery period. The panellists outlined several key trends seen in the UAE’s logistics sector, including the seamless shift to digital services, the transition from land to sea freight, and the adoption of advanced technologies, which are crucial to helping industry players navigate new challenges. The pandemic has also proven that adaptable and flexible supply chains offer competitive advantages to successful businesses, the panellists added, noting that last-mile delivery, increased integration between ports and free zones, closer collaborations between logistics and transportation players, and the stronger prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in production facilities are key trends that will reshape the sector’s future. After recently reaching a milestone by completing its first test drive with human passengers, Virgin Hyperloop’s new technology is expected to change the dynamics of passenger and cargo transportation in the future, the panellists further added.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 15, 2020 11:03 UTC