Etihad Rail, the creator, and operator of the UAE's national railway network, has entered into a partnership with Transportr, a major provider of digital freight services.

The collaboration is part of Etihad Rail's long-term digital transformation plan for promoting cutting-edge rail technology, and the company's commitment to the UAE's digitalization goal.

Etihad Rail and Transportr will collaborate to simplify logistics service provision through digital solutions including booking, tracking, and multi-modal connection, providing a full digital rail freight solution that will complement Etihad Rail's spectrum of modern and advanced technologies that are convenient and efficient.

“Etihad Rail is at the forefront of the industry in generating new solutions for clients,” said Ahmed Al Hashemi, Executive Director of commercial at Etihad Rail.

“By incorporating cutting-edge technology in our network, we are developing a train service that is innovative, contemporary, and cost-efficient, delivering considerable benefits to the broader local and regional logistics sector.”

“Our cooperation with Transportr fits with our larger goal of providing clients with smart solutions that allow a robust and cost-efficient supply network,” he said.

“By integrating worldwide best practices in the creation of new digital innovations we are cutting storage and transportation expenses, boosting supply chain stability, and delivering smooth freight transit to future customers.” Transportr offers a wide range of sophisticated options for the whole logistics sector, and we are excited about their prospective future growth.”

Alaa Hawari, general manager of Transportr, commented on the partnership, saying, "We are happy to be cooperating with Etihad Rail." The company's investment in digital technologies demonstrates its broader holistic approach to integrating worldwide finest practices across the UAE's National Rail Network.

“This framework will link important industrial hubs with urban and rural populations, maintaining commerce, supporting national growth, and providing enterprises with quicker, safer, and more dependable services.”

“As a ‘door-to-door' integrated solution provider, Transportr is dedicated to the digital transformation of rail framework to gain full digitization of the whole supply chain, supported by our experienced personnel, robust infrastructure, digital expertise, and regional expansion,” he added.

Etihad Rail continues to support change and improve the larger logistics and transport industry in the UAE and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The firm combines fresh technical innovations with pre-existing logistical infrastructure, allowing clients to reap the full benefits of the UAE's role as a global logistics center.

Etihad Rail provides efficient and seamless movement of freight items by connecting the Emirates, from Al Ghuweifait on the borders with Saudi Arabia to eastern ports on the Indian Ocean.