## Company Profile RAJAB CARGO SERVICES LLC — UAE-based freight forwarder (website: https://www.rajabxpress.com). Managing Director & CEO: Fysal Karatt. Operates in Dubai/UAE as a general freight forwarder and project cargo handler serving regional shippers (evidence link in lead memo points to oilfield clients). Offers sea/air forwarding, customs clearance and cargo consolidation/re-export services; scale not publicly disclosed. ## Pain Points 1) Schedule unreliability and flow-driven congestion at Jebel Ali and other Gulf hubs (Red Sea risk) — forces heavy use of buffers, increases dwell and working-capital needs for staged project cargo. 2) Rate volatility and last-minute rerouting — squeezes margins because contracts and customer expectations lag spot spikes and premium routing costs. 3) Complexity of managing alternative gateways, sea‑air options and supplier due diligence for oilfield/construction equipment — increases operational burden and raises risk of delays or non-compliant imports. ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. [MARKET EVENTS] – UAE LOGISTICS MARKET, JEBEL ALI CAPACITY, CONGESTION & TRANSSHIPMENT (2026 VIEW) === **Overall UAE logistics market context (2025–2026)** - Recent industry update values the UAE logistics market at about **US$41 billion in 2025**, with forecast **CAGR 6–7% through 2030**, driven by re‑exports, e‑commerce, and infrastructure investments.([transportandlogisticsme.com](https://www.transportandlogisticsme.com/smart-logistics/uae-logistics-market-expands-on-strong-infrastructure-and-air-cargo-growth-in-2025?utm_source=openai)) - Grade‑A logistics/industrial occupancy in UAE averages **95%**, with **Dubai warehouse rents up 18% YoY** and **Abu Dhabi up 13%** as of the 2025/26 market update, indicating tight logistics real estate despite headroom in port capacity.([cushwake.ae](https://www.cushwake.ae/en/marketbeats/uae-logistics-industrial-market-update-20252026?utm_source=openai)) **Jebel Ali port capacity & utilisation** - Jebel Ali handled **15.5 million TEU in 2024**, its highest container throughput since 2015, and remains the **largest port between Rotterdam and Singapore**.([mediaoffice.ae](https://www.mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2025/february/19-01/dp-world-records-highest-cargo-volumes-at-jebel-ali-port?utm_source=openai)) - A UAE port throughput tracker estimates aggregate capacity utilisation at about **77% for 2024** across main UAE container terminals (Jebel Ali, Khalifa and others), leaving deliberate headroom to absorb shocks and transshipment swings.([wetheuae.com](https://wetheuae.com/tracker/port-throughput/?utm_source=openai)) - A 2026 market forecast on UAE container terminal operations highlights continued **automation and AI‑driven terminal management** at Jebel Ali to cut vessel turnaround times and raise berth productivity; Khalifa Port is targeting **15 million TEU capacity by 2030**, further diversifying capacity away from a single hub.([marketresearch.com](https://www.marketresearch.com/Expert-Market-Research-v4220/UAE-Container-Terminal-Operations-Size-44619641/?utm_source=openai)) - DP World increased capex from **US$2.2 billion in 2024 to US$3.1 billion in 2025**, explicitly to support capacity expansion and efficiency across terminals including Jebel Ali.([gulftime.ae](https://gulftime.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GT_MARCH-13-15.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Congestion and operational conditions (late‑2025 to early‑2026)** - An April 22, 2026 Middle East shipping status report classifies the **UAE port group (Jebel Ali, Khalifa, Fujairah, Khor Fakkan)** as: - **Status:** “Operational, but constrained.” - **Function:** Hub/diversion/landbridge gateway. - **Constraint type:** “Flow bottleneck (not capacity)”—i.e., congestion arises from disrupted network flows and bunching rather than structural lack of terminal capacity.([assets.ctfassets.net](https://assets.ctfassets.net/pn8wbiqtnzw9/5fGcCuF3p6ZGDDdS3sFSsU/a4381844593c5b0715bab1ed2d376192/Middle_East_Shipping_Report_24_April_2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - UNCTAD’s 2025 maritime transport review notes that 2024–25 saw **global port congestion and schedule unreliability** feeding through to Gulf transshipment hubs including **Jebel Ali and Khalifa**, as lines re‑routed around the Red Sea and Suez.([unctad.org](https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/rmt2025ch3_en.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - A March 1, 2026 customer advisory from APL Logistics cites: - **Inbound congestion and security lockdowns in Dubai/Jebel Ali** for high‑value and sensitive cargo following regional security escalations and airspace closures across multiple Middle East states.([apllogistics.com](https://www.apllogistics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/APLL-Cust-Advisory_Middle-East-Escalation.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - A February 3, 2026 UAE‑focused article on Red Sea disruptions observes that **Jebel Ali has been used as a stabilising hub**, with operators rebasing schedules and rebalancing empties to maintain Gulf services; weather‑related issues in Europe compounded **yard congestion and schedule slippage** at times, but without evidence of chronic terminal over‑capacity.([reactmediauae.com](https://reactmediauae.com/2026/02/03/uae-logistics-ports-red-sea-risks-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - A Q4‑2025 congestion analysis notes transshipment dwell times reaching **up to ~10 days in some global hubs** during late‑2025; Gulf hubs including Jebel Ali are cited as key nodes where congestion “effectively removes capacity through time absorption”, even if nominal infrastructure capacity is sufficient.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/03/q4-2025-port-congestion-analysis-bigger-calls-tighter-margins-and-one-standout?utm_source=openai)) **Transshipment and routing trends involving Jebel Ali (2025–2026)** - UNCTAD and industry commentary reaffirm Jebel Ali’s role as a **major Arabian Gulf transshipment hub**, with structural dependence on re‑exports and feedering to GCC, Iraq, East Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.([unctad.org](https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/rmt2025ch3_en.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - A 2026 market note referencing UNCTAD Q1‑2026 data states that **about 76% of China–UAE containerised cargo in 2025 moved via Jebel Ali**, driving seasonal congestion around **Sep–Nov peak and pre‑Ramadan stock‑build**; forwarders are being advised to diversify routings to **Khalifa, Sohar (Oman) and Dammam (Saudi Arabia)** to reduce bottlenecks and inland haul costs.([jctrans.com](https://www.jctrans.com/en/news-regions/13114?utm_source=openai)) - A regional shipping report as of April 22, 2026 positions **Oman’s ports (Sohar, Salalah)** as “primary transshipment buffer” for re‑routed traffic, noting they are “over‑utilised diversion hubs,” while UAE ports act as **hub/diversion/landbridge gateways**, indicating a more balanced but still strained role for Jebel Ali in a re‑shaped network.([assets.ctfassets.net](https://assets.ctfassets.net/pn8wbiqtnzw9/5fGcCuF3p6ZGDDdS3sFSsU/a4381844593c5b0715bab1ed2d376192/Middle_East_Shipping_Report_24_April_2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Recent industry commentary for freight forwarders in the UAE notes that using secondary ports or direct Gulf calls can **save 3–5 days of waiting time** compared with relying solely on major hubs like Jebel Ali or Khalifa during peak congestion.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/freightforwarding/comments/1sdx4k5/the_future_of_freight_balancing_fcl_and_lcl_in/?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for 2026–27 market positioning** - Structural: Jebel Ali still has **spare physical capacity (~75–80% utilisation)**, but **operational congestion and flow volatility** are expected to remain intermittent, tied to Red Sea security, seasonal peaks and carrier network changes rather than sheer lack of berths.([wetheuae.com](https://wetheuae.com/tracker/port-throughput/?utm_source=openai)) - Strategy for logistics players: - Maintain Jebel Ali as the primary hub for scale, but increase use of **Khalifa, Sohar, Salalah and Dammam** for selected origins/destinations.([jctrans.com](https://www.jctrans.com/en/news-regions/13114?utm_source=openai)) - Exploit ongoing **DP World automation and capex** to pitch improved reliability and turnaround to shippers, while being transparent about flow‑driven bottlenecks.([marketresearch.com](https://www.marketresearch.com/Expert-Market-Research-v4220/UAE-Container-Terminal-Operations-Size-44619641/?utm_source=openai)) **Sources – Dimension 1** ([transportandlogisticsme.com](https://www.transportandlogisticsme.com/smart-logistics/uae-logistics-market-expands-on-strong-infrastructure-and-air-cargo-growth-in-2025?utm_source=openai)) === 2. [DEMAND SIGNALS] – UAE IMPORTS OF OILFIELD & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT; GCC PROJECT PIPELINE & CARGO DEMAND (2026 VIEW) === **UAE construction equipment demand outlook (proxy for heavy machinery/cargo flows)** - A 2026–2033 UAE construction equipment outlook estimates: - **Market revenue US$2.12 billion in 2025**, forecast to reach **US$2.96 billion by 2033**—a CAGR around **4.1%**.([grandviewresearch.com](https://www.grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/construction-equipment-market/uae?utm_source=openai)) - Growth drivers include large **infrastructure, real estate and industrial projects** in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, plus ongoing **ADNOC‑linked energy and petrochemical investments**, implying sustained import demand for earthmoving, lifting and material‑handling equipment.([grandviewresearch.com](https://www.grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/construction-equipment-market/uae?utm_source=openai)) - The UAE Logistics & Industrial Market Update 2025/26 cites **strong take‑up in warehouse and light‑industrial space** along Etihad Rail and at KEZAD and Musaffah, indicating higher throughput of construction and M&E cargo into these corridors. KEZAD reported **98% occupancy and 35% increase in warehouse leasing**, linked to port and rail connectivity.([cushwake.ae](https://www.cushwake.ae/en/marketbeats/uae-logistics-industrial-market-update-20252026?utm_source=openai)) **Oil & gas and industrial equipment demand signals** - A 2025 announcement from equipment manufacturer WEG on a UAE pipeline project illustrates the **scale and complexity of ongoing midstream investments**, involving multiple OEMs and an EPC contractor; though not quantified, it underlines continued imports of high‑value rotating equipment (motors, pumps, compressors).([weg.net](https://www.weg.net/institutional/GE/en/news/products-and-solutions/weg-expands-role-in-oil-gas-with-strategic-equipment-supply-for-uae-pipeline-project?utm_source=openai)) - ADNOC’s multi‑year upstream capacity expansion (to 5 mb/d target by 2027) and associated gas, CCS and petrochemical projects (noted across multiple industry and EPC briefings) translate into **steady tenders for drilling rigs, OCTG, valves, compressors, and construction machinery** through at least 2026–27; while recent sources in the last 90 days are more project‑level than statistical, they are consistent with a **robust oilfield equipment import pipeline**.([weg.net](https://www.weg.net/institutional/GE/en/news/products-and-solutions/weg-expands-role-in-oil-gas-with-strategic-equipment-supply-for-uae-pipeline-project?utm_source=openai)) **GCC‑wide project pipeline affecting UAE‑linked cargo flows (2026)** - While precise 2026‑only import tonnages are not yet fully reported, several recent signals point to strong GCC project activity that will move via UAE gateways and re‑export channels: - Regional shipping and logistics reports classify UAE ports as **hub/diversion/landbridge gateways** for traffic into **Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq**, especially as Red Sea risk and Suez disruptions push more cargo through Gulf entry points.([assets.ctfassets.net](https://assets.ctfassets.net/pn8wbiqtnzw9/5fGcCuF3p6ZGDDdS3sFSsU/a4381844593c5b0715bab1ed2d376192/Middle_East_Shipping_Report_24_April_2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Current routing patterns highlighted by a March 2026 Middle East shipping report show **landbridge flows Jebel Ali–Dammam and Jebel Ali–Riyadh**, and Jebel Ali–Sohar, adding **~2–5 days transit** vs direct sea shipping but used to maintain project timelines across the GCC. This mode mix boosts **road and rail‑compatible project cargo volumes** through UAE gateways.([maritimenews.com](https://www.maritimenews.com/jebel-ali-port/jebel-ali-port-supply-chain-crisis?utm_source=openai)) - China–GCC trade continues to be channelled heavily via Jebel Ali (approx. **76% of China–UAE containerised cargo in 2025**), with a share of this volume tied to **machinery, electrical equipment, steel structures and project cargo** destined for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other GCC markets via re‑export.([jctrans.com](https://www.jctrans.com/en/news-regions/13114?utm_source=openai)) **Qualitative cargo‑mix indicators (2025–2026)** - Port and logistics market commentary for late‑2025 and early‑2026 notes **higher breakbulk and project cargo volumes** through Jebel Ali and other UAE ports: - Jebel Ali set a **breakbulk cargo record of 630,000 tonnes in October (2025)**, which includes heavy lifts and project cargo for construction and industrial projects, both domestic and re‑export.([transportandlogisticsme.com](https://www.transportandlogisticsme.com/smart-logistics/uae-logistics-market-expands-on-strong-infrastructure-and-air-cargo-growth-in-2025?utm_source=openai)) - The same report links rising breakbulk to **regional infrastructure and oil & gas investments**, implying continued demand in 2026 for **modules, structural steel, oversized machinery and oilfield equipment** moving via UAE logistics platforms.([transportandlogisticsme.com](https://www.transportandlogisticsme.com/smart-logistics/uae-logistics-market-expands-on-strong-infrastructure-and-air-cargo-growth-in-2025?utm_source=openai)) **Inferred 2026 demand trajectory** - **Construction equipment imports**: with a **~4% annual growth trajectory to 2033** and strong real estate/industrial projects ongoing, 2026 imports of construction and material‑handling equipment into UAE are likely to be **above 2024–25 baselines**, even if global macro conditions stay mixed.([grandviewresearch.com](https://www.grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/construction-equipment-market/uae?utm_source=openai)) - **Oilfield & industrial equipment imports**: driven by ADNOC’s medium‑term capacity and decarbonisation strategy plus cross‑GCC energy projects, underlying **drilling, pipeline and processing equipment demand remains robust**; Red Sea–related routing changes may temporarily shift some flows away from direct UAE gateways, but UAE’s role as a **consolidation and staging hub for EPC contractors** appears intact.([weg.net](https://www.weg.net/institutional/GE/en/news/products-and-solutions/weg-expands-role-in-oil-gas-with-strategic-equipment-supply-for-uae-pipeline-project?utm_source=openai)) - **GCC cargo demand via UAE**: UAE is likely to see **elevated re‑export volumes of machinery and project cargo into Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Iraq** through 2026 as long as over‑the‑land and alternative sea routing through the Gulf remains preferable to higher‑risk Red Sea corridors.([assets.ctfassets.net](https://assets.ctfassets.net/pn8wbiqtnzw9/5fGcCuF3p6ZGDDdS3sFSsU/a4381844593c5b0715bab1ed2d376192/Middle_East_Shipping_Report_24_April_2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) *(Note: official 2025/26 HS‑level customs import statistics for specific oilfield and construction HS codes were not yet available in the most recent 90‑day window; the above is based on market and sector outlooks as leading indicators rather than hard trade tonnage.)* **Sources – Dimension 2** ([grandviewresearch.com](https://www.grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/construction-equipment-market/uae?utm_source=openai)) === 3. [PROBLEM FRAMING] – AIR & SEA SCHEDULE RELIABILITY AND RATE VOLATILITY IMPACTING UAE FORWARDERS & RE‑EXPORTERS (2026) === **Sea freight schedule reliability & congestion (2025–2026)** - UNCTAD’s 2025 maritime transport review highlights **persistently low global schedule reliability and elevated port congestion in 2024–25**, with knock‑on effects in key transshipment hubs including **Jebel Ali and Khalifa** as carriers re‑route around the Red Sea.([unctad.org](https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/rmt2025ch3_en.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - A regional Middle East shipping report dated April 22, 2026 characterises: - UAE ports (Jebel Ali, Khalifa, Fujairah, Khor Fakkan) as **“Operational, but constrained”**, with **flow bottlenecks rather than hard capacity constraints**. - Oman’s Sohar and Salalah as “over‑utilised” diversion hubs, indicating mounting pressure on alternative routings as well.([assets.ctfassets.net](https://assets.ctfassets.net/pn8wbiqtnzw9/5fGcCuF3p6ZGDDdS3sFSsU/a4381844593c5b0715bab1ed2d376192/Middle_East_Shipping_Report_24_April_2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Recent congestion analytics for Q4‑2025 show that in some global hubs **transshipment dwell times reached up to ~10 days**, absorbing fleet capacity and causing bunching of vessel arrivals; this pattern has intermittently affected Gulf schedules when services are re‑timed or blanked.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/03/q4-2025-port-congestion-analysis-bigger-calls-tighter-margins-and-one-standout?utm_source=openai)) - Forwarding‑sector commentary in early‑2026 notes that relying solely on major UAE hubs can add **3–5 days waiting time** in peak periods; more forwarders are shifting some flows to **direct Gulf calls or secondary ports** to regain schedule predictability.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/freightforwarding/comments/1sdx4k5/the_future_of_freight_balancing_fcl_and_lcl_in/?utm_source=openai)) **Air freight: capacity, routing and reliability in the Gulf (2026)** - A March 1, 2026 APL Logistics advisory reports **airspace closures across Iran, Iraq, Israel, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan**, forcing re‑routing of many Middle East overflights and raising **capacity and security risks**. It notes: - **Longer routings and potential transit delays** for Asia–Europe, Asia–US and intra‑MEA traffic. - **Inbound congestion and security lockdowns at Dubai and Jebel Ali** logistics facilities for high‑value cargo.([apllogistics.com](https://www.apllogistics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/APLL-Cust-Advisory_Middle-East-Escalation.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - UAE aviation and freight market commentary for 2025–26 (not all within 90 days but consistent across multiple reports) points to **robust air‑cargo capacity growth out of DXB and DWC**, but utilisation has tightened during Red Sea disruptions as some high‑value or time‑sensitive shipments shift from sea to air, increasing **load factors and rate volatility** on key lanes.([transportandlogisticsme.com](https://www.transportandlogisticsme.com/smart-logistics/uae-logistics-market-expands-on-strong-infrastructure-and-air-cargo-growth-in-2025?utm_source=openai)) **Container rate volatility and pricing patterns (2026)** - Global transportation market updates (March 2026) describe: - **Elevated but variable container rates** on Asia–Europe and Asia–MED services, with many carriers replacing direct calls in the Gulf by **transshipment via Egypt or other hubs**, while services to **Dammam, Hamad, Jebel Ali and Umm Qasr** remain in place but are subject to rerouting and schedule changes.([aitworldwide.com](https://www.aitworldwide.com/getContentAsset/eea23826-d4a6-4efe-96a0-d4d8de304c4c/c204d644-0ccb-43d4-a505-69664b0a9bc3/AIT-Global-Transportation-Market-Report-March-2026.pdf?language=en-US&utm_source=openai)) - **Available space but “well‑utilised capacity”** on some lanes, indicating that while spot capacity exists, it is often tied to premium‑rate products or conditional routings.([aitworldwide.com](https://www.aitworldwide.com/getContentAsset/eea23826-d4a6-4efe-96a0-d4d8de304c4c/c204d644-0ccb-43d4-a505-69664b0a9bc3/AIT-Global-Transportation-Market-Report-March-2026.pdf?language=en-US&utm_source=openai)) - A S&P‑type container shipping outlook for 2026 emphasises that lingering European congestion and network disruptions maintain **upward pressure on freight rates and volatility**, even as the global orderbook suggests an oversupplied fleet, because time‑absorbing congestion and rerouting “soak up” nominal capacity.([alixpartners.com](https://www.alixpartners.com/media/s12pyi2i/2026-container-shipping-outlook-sli01sig2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **How these dynamics impact UAE freight forwarders and re‑exporters** *Operational impacts* - **Longer and less predictable transit times**: Red Sea risk and airspace issues force carriers and airlines into less direct routings; for UAE‑based forwarders this means: - **Higher buffer times and safety stock requirements** in Jebel Ali, DWC and free‑zones to protect downstream GCC deliveries.([assets.ctfassets.net](https://assets.ctfassets.net/pn8wbiqtnzw9/5fGcCuF3p6ZGDDdS3sFSsU/a4381844593c5b0715bab1ed2d376192/Middle_East_Shipping_Report_24_April_2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - **Frequent last‑minute schedule changes**, impacting truck and barge interface planning, container returns and yard operations; some reports mention **1000% increases in port‑of‑destination changes** and over **120% rises in transshipment delays** at Jebel Ali in late‑March 2026 vs normal weekly averages (illustrating sharp spikes in operational noise).([maritimenews.com](https://www.maritimenews.com/jebel-ali-port/jebel-ali-port-supply-chain-crisis?utm_source=openai)) - **Network diversification pressure**: Forwarders are pushed to design more complex routings—balancing **Jebel Ali vs Khalifa vs Sohar/Salalah/Dammam**, and sea vs air or sea‑air combinations—to meet SLAs. This raises planning and procurement complexity, but offers opportunities to differentiate on resilience.([jctrans.com](https://www.jctrans.com/en/news-regions/13114?utm_source=openai)) *Financial & pricing impacts* - **Margin compression**: - With **spot ocean and air rates spiking in response to security events and congestion**, but customer contracts often fixed on quarterly or annual cycles, UAE forwarders risk **squeezed gross margins** unless they pass through surcharges quickly.([aitworldwide.com](https://www.aitworldwide.com/getContentAsset/eea23826-d4a6-4efe-96a0-d4d8de304c4c/c204d644-0ccb-43d4-a505-69664b0a9bc3/AIT-Global-Transportation-Market-Report-March-2026.pdf?language=en-US&utm_source=openai)) - Inventory‑related costs for re‑exporters (especially electronics, machinery, FMCG) increase as **dwell times and buffer stock requirements rise**, tying up working capital in JAFZA, KEZAD and other logistics zones.([cushwake.ae](https://www.cushwake.ae/en/marketbeats/uae-logistics-industrial-market-update-20252026?utm_source=openai)) - **Volatile demand for premium services**: - When sea schedules deteriorate or new security events occur, demand for **priority services, guaranteed space, and sea‑air options via UAE** spikes, creating short‑term profit opportunities but also **forecasting risk** for forwarders who must reserve capacity in advance.([apllogistics.com](https://www.apllogistics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/APLL-Cust-Advisory_Middle-East-Escalation.pdf?utm_source=openai)) *Strategic responses & risk framing for 2026–27* - **Portfolio of gateways and modes**: Leading UAE‑based logistics providers are increasingly advocating for: - Splitting volumes between Jebel Ali and alternative entry points (Khalifa, Sohar, Salalah and Dammam) and using **landbridge solutions** for GCC destinations to reduce dependence on any one congested node.([jctrans.com](https://www.jctrans.com/en/news-regions/13114?utm_source=openai)) - **Contracting strategies**: - More use of **index‑linked or short‑tenor freight contracts** to share rate risk with shippers, and differentiated service tiers (standard vs guaranteed schedule) to price in volatility. Industry reports flag this as a key strategic lever in 2026 container markets.([alixpartners.com](https://www.alixpartners.com/media/s12pyi2i/2026-container-shipping-outlook-sli01sig2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - **Data‑driven planning**: - With port‑level utilisation around **77% but flow‑driven bottlenecks recurring**, the constraint in 2026 is less about physical infrastructure and more about **information, coordination and predictability**. UAE forwarders that invest in **real‑time visibility, dynamic routing, and predictive ETAs** will be better placed to maintain re‑export reliability to GCC, Africa and South Asia.([wetheuae.com](https://wetheuae.com/tracker/port-throughput/?utm_source=openai)) **Sources – Dimension 3** ([unctad.org](https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/rmt2025ch3_en.pdf?utm_source=openai)) Sources: • UAE Logistics Market Expands on Strong Infrastructure and Air Cargo Growth in 2025 https://www.transportandlogisticsme.com/smart-logistics/uae-logistics-market-expands-on-strong-infrastructure-and-air-cargo-growth-in-2025?utm_source=openai • UAE LOGISTICS & INDUSTRIAL MARKET UPDATE 2025/2026 | Cushman Wakefield Core https://www.cushwake.ae/en/marketbeats/uae-logistics-industrial-market-update-20252026?utm_source=openai • DP World records highest cargo volumes at Jebel Ali Port since 2015 https://www.mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2025/february/19-01/dp-world-records-highest-cargo-volumes-at-jebel-ali-port?utm_source=openai • UAE Port Throughput Tracker: Container Volume and Global Rankings — WE THE UAE 2031 https://wetheuae.com/tracker/port-throughput/?utm_source=openai • UAE Container Terminal Operations Market Size and Share - 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