Mair Group and NVSSoft sign Syria MoU to develop produce packaging and export centres

      UAE-based Mair Group and NVSSoft for Agricultural Technologies and Services have signed a memorandum of understanding with Syria’s Ministry of Agriculture to develop agricultural value chains, including crop collection, grading, packaging, cold storage and export preparation for Syrian fruit and vegetables.     The MoU was signed in Damascus on 6 July …

DS Smith and BWT develop fibre-based transport box for MACH water filters

      DS Smith and BWT (Best Water Technology) have developed a fibre-based transport box for BWT’s MACH water filters and accessories, with the packaging now being manufactured in two versions for use in Austria.     Announced in London on 7 July 2026, the solution is designed for two types of MACH water …

Nazdar acquires Fujifilm screen and flexo ink business to expand packaging ink support

        Nazdar has acquired FUJIFILM North America Corporation’s screen and flexographic ink business in the United States, Canada and Latin America through a sale and licensing arrangement, with transition activities beginning on June 24 and targeted for completion by July 13.     The transaction expands Nazdar’s position in screen printing and …

Cold Chain Technologies expands EcoFlex reusable services

      Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has expanded its EcoFlex reusable parcel services across Europe, strengthening infrastructure for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical packaging and distribution throughout the EMEA region.     The move reflects growing demand for reusable transport packaging solutions as pharmaceutical manufacturers, logistics providers and healthcare supply chains seek to reduce waste, improve asset …

Al Bayader International to invest AED 180 million in food packaging hub at National Industries Park

      National Industries Park (NIP) has signed an agreement with Al Bayader International to establish an AED 180 million (USD 50 million) integrated manufacturing and logistics hub in Dubai, a project expected to expand regional food packaging production capacity by up to 30,000 tonnes annually.     The development is designed to strengthen …

DS Smith introduces fibre-based tray for transatlantic fruit shipments

      DS Smith, an International Paper company, has introduced a fibre-based Closed-Type Tray designed for the transportation of kiwifruit and other fresh fruit and vegetable products from Greece to international markets. The packaging solution is intended for transatlantic supply chains where transit times can exceed 45 days.     The tray is designed …

ASRY, Priya Blue Launch Middle East’s Largest Ship Recycling Facility

        Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Company (ASRY) and India’s Priya Blue Group have launched what the partners describe as the Middle East’s largest ship recycling facility in Bahrain, following the arrival of the first vessel for recycling under their newly formed joint venture.     The facility combines ASRY’s shipyard infrastructure …

Sharjah Customs launches integrated logistics corridor linking Sharjah with Oman

        The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched an integrated logistics corridor with Oman Customs to improve cargo movement between Sharjah and Omani ports through land border crossings.     The corridor is intended to strengthen regional supply chains, improve trade flows and provide more logistics options for businesses. …