Dubai logistics giant Aramex gets new CEO in Othman Aljeda; reports revenue gains for Q1-2021
Dubai: Dubai’s logistics major Aramex was hit by a 32 per cent drop in net profits for the first quarter of 2021, with Dh46.01 million compared to Dh67.41 million a year ago, This was despite international and domestic express volumes totaling 31.59 million, which is a 26 per cent increase over last year. “The decline in operating profit and EBITDA was impacted by an increase in line haul costs on the back of global capacity constraints caused by supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic,” said Bashar Obeid, CEO. “The capacity shortage during the quarter was further exacerbated as ...