The agreement will help e-tailers and consolidators expand their reach into the Middle East
Asendia, the cross-border e-commerce specialist, recently signed a new Strategic Partnership with Emirates Post Group (EPG), the logistics market enabler of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The partnership agreement was signed by Marc Pontet, CEO, Asendia Group and by Abdulla M. Alashram, Group CEO, Emirates Post Group.
The agreement will help e-tailers and consolidators expand their reach into the Middle East and covers the complete range of e-PAQ services (Standard, Plus and Select).
In addition, EPG will offer Asendia customers solutions tailored for the Middle East, through Emirates Post, its postal and courier business. The partnership is to launch in Q2-2024 operationally.
The UAE plays a crucial role in the global supply chain, with Dubai having an essential part in international trade routes between Europe and Asia. Using Emirates Post’s extensive network within the UAE, Asendia will expand its reach into the additional Gulf Cooperation Council members and other countries within the region.
This partnership will enable Asendia customers from 17 countries to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the GCC, with E-commerce revenue in the region predicted to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2022-2025) of 14.5% and to rise to €28.53bn in 2025, with more than €12bn for the fashion industry.
Partnership
“This partnership with Emirates Post Group makes serving these shoppers much easier for our customers. This is the latest in a series of announcements which allow retailers to use our solutions in regions where E-commerce is experiencing rapid and sustained growth,” commented Simon Batt, CEO, Asendia, UK.
“Our focus is to enable the logistics market, making e-commerce more seamless and efficient for both consumers and businesses in the UAE and beyond,” remarked Alashram.
