Logistics

Iran destroyed US military logistics bases in the region. The implication: the supply mission for forces has become an unprecedented challenge requiring non-stop activity. Images of the rusted aircraft carrier Lincoln have stunned the world.

Max Stock has signed a lease agreement for a new 45,000-square-meter logistics center in Ofakim with GT Holdings, a company co-owned by its CEO, Ori Max. The project, expected to be completed in 2028, involves an investment of approximately 20 million shekels.

Amid a trend of dramatic expansion in Israel, Max Stock is leasing approximately 45,000 square meters in a logistics center being built by GT Real Estate in Ofakim for a 20-year term.

The Maldives has emerged as a transit hub for goods heading to Russia in violation of Western sanctions. Hundreds of millions of dollars in dual-use items have been processed through the local airport.

Noble Supply & Logistics, a leading supplier to the US government, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company faced severe difficulties after a major Department of Defense contract was abruptly shortened, leaving it with $100 million in stranded inventory.

Insurance company Harel has filed a 6.4 million shekel lawsuit against logistics firm DSV. Due to a warehouse employee's error, a shipment of high-value medicine requiring 2–8°C storage was left in improper conditions for seven days and subsequently destroyed.

Satellite imagery has revealed dozens of ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf of Oman. While Iran struggles under a naval blockade, regional states are successfully adapting their supply chains, using the open sea to transit millions of barrels of crude.

The Pozis family is reshaping Novolog: following a board shake-up and the departure of key executives, Zeev Mansour has been appointed CEO. With extensive experience in logistics management, Mansour is tasked with improving the profitability of the company's core operations.

The wars that have shaken the Middle East have delayed the revolutionary IMEC trade corridor, intended to connect India to Europe - but at the same time, they have also proven why it is needed now more than ever.

The Iranian blockade and Houthi threats have shifted cargo transport from sea routes to land routes through Jordan. Staffing shortages and reduced operating hours at the Jordan River Crossing are causing significant delays. Imports for companies like Sugat and ICL are being stalled, threatening consumer prices. The Israel Airports Authority attributes the congestion to current security...

Amazon plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to approximately 500 U.S. cities by the end of the year. This move signals a significant boost for the project initiated 13 years ago.

US President Donald Trump rebuked Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over a shortage of interceptors. This incident highlights the critical importance of logistics in maintaining operational readiness.

Chinese company "Sea Legend" has launched a weekly container service through the Arctic Ocean. The route shortens shipping times between China and the UK, bypassing the troubled Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

The Israeli fintech company Be The Bank (BTB) is investing 7 million shekels in zipper, the delivery and logistics management platform of the Katz Group. As part of the deal, which is being carried out at a valuation of approximately 40 million shekels, BTB will acquire about 19% of the company's shares.

Oman, once a leading candidate to join the Abraham Accords, has stopped accepting goods destined for Israel at its ports. The situation is further complicated by the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Ministry of Defense and the IDF have completed a complex procurement and transport operation from the United States. The cargo ship unloaded at the port of Haifa carried D9 bulldozers, armored vehicles, trucks, and numerous weapons to strengthen the readiness of ground forces.

The National Planning and Building Council has approved the plan for district committee review and public objections. The goal is to remove thousands of trucks from the roads, connect the Galilee to ports, and lower transportation costs.

Russia is promoting the expansion of the North-South corridor toward Qatar and Saudi Arabia, following signed memoranda with Iran and other nations. The initiative aims to connect Moscow to the Gulf, India, and non-Western markets.

The closure of Israeli airspace during combat operations exposed the economy's vulnerability in air cargo capacity. Cargo volumes plummeted, and the lack of a government emergency plan leaves the country dependent on private sector initiatives.

Gold Bond Group reports the acquisition of Shaham Guy's operations, a company generating tens of millions in annual revenue. Details regarding financing and the timeline for completion have been disclosed.

Israel and several Gulf states are negotiating new oil and gas transport routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait amid the ongoing war with Iran.

Logistics firm ehouse is expanding its operations with a new complex in Haifa, costing half a million shekels annually. The company is currently recruiting new staff for various service and logistics roles in the northern region.

The UAE has a significant advantage over other Gulf states — a port located outside the Strait of Hormuz. Now the Emiratis are planning to expand the port's infrastructure, without mentioning the Iranian threat.

The Port of Ashdod maintained Israel's economic supply chain under fire while serving as a forward position for the Navy. The port's emergency management model has since been presented to European counterparts, with plans for further infrastructure expansion underway.

Logistics giants UPS and FedEx are investing millions in refrigerated facility upgrades to accommodate the transport of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic.

The war between the USA and Iran has led to a shortage of aluminum cans and a price hike of over 10% for Diet Coke in India. The phenomenon has sparked an unprecedented trend in the country: exclusive "Diet Coke parties" at local clubs.