Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has announced a major milestone in its long-term strategic vision with the deployment of a new, AI-first global data foundation. Built on Google Cloud, this unified platform establishes a “Single Source of Truth” across the company’s global network, aiming to bridge the gap between complex logistical operations and real-time actionable intelligence.
A New Foundation for Global Logistics
This initiative marks a significant shift for the Dubai-based logistics giant, moving away from legacy infrastructure to a modern Lakehouse architecture. The move is a cornerstone of Aramex’s commitment to leading the industry through speed, data intelligence, and customer-centricity. By industrializing its data capabilities, the company aims to ensure precision and agility at a massive scale across its operations.
The Three Pillars of Transformation
The transformation is anchored by three core strategic pillars designed to optimize operational performance across Aramex’s footprint in over 70 countries. The first pillar, high velocity, ensures efficient data processing and the rapid delivery of insights worldwide. This is supported by an inherent agility that allows the organization to adapt to shifting market demands and scale seamlessly. Together, these capabilities culminate in sharper insight, empowering leadership with the real-time analytics necessary for superior decision-making.
Driving Business Trust and Precision
Beyond the technical migration, the new data foundation is set to deliver critical strategic outcomes. By establishing a Single Source of Truth, Aramex ensures that every department—from last-mile delivery to corporate strategy—operates from the same reliable data. This consistency fosters deeper business trust through transparent and governed insights that drive confidence across the enterprise.
Françoise Russo, Chief Technology Officer at Aramex, said: “Data is the fuel that powers modern logistics, but its true value lies in how it is harnessed. By building this AI-first Lakehouse architecture, we are not just modernizing our technology; we are enabling our teams to predict, adapt, and deliver faster than ever before. This platform is the foundation of our vision to be a technology-driven logistics powerhouse, providing our teams with the tools to navigate disruption with absolute precision.”
Ziad Jammal, General Manager for Google Cloud in the UAE, Levant, and North Africa, added: “Aramex is setting a new standard for the global supply chain. We are proud to provide the cloud infrastructure and Agentic AI foundation that empower Aramex to automate complex decisions and turn data into a strategic competitive advantage.”
The rollout is following a phased strategy to ensure operational resilience as it expands across Aramex’s wider global network. The architecture is specifically engineered to be future-ready, addressing the complex regulatory and data residency requirements across the diverse jurisdictions in which the company operates.
About Aramex
Founded in 1982, Aramex has emerged as a global leader in logistics and transportation, renowned for its innovative services and commitment to connecting the world.
Source: Zawya
