About Aramex

The company

Founded in 1982, Aramex has emerged as a global leader in logistics and transportation, renowned for its innovative services tailored to businesses and consumers. As a listed company on the Dubai Financial Market (since 2005) and headquartered in the UAE, our strategic location facilitates extensive customer reach worldwide, bridging the gap between East and West.

With operations in 600+ cities across 70 countries, Aramex employs over 16,000 professionals. Our success is attributed to four distinct business products that provide scalable, diversified, and end-to-end services for customers. These products are:

  • International Express, encompassing Aramex's Parcel Forwarding Business (Shop & Ship and MyUS).
  • Domestic Express
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Solutions

Sustainability is at the core of our vision and mission. To build a truly sustainable business, we leverage our core competencies to make a positive impact as responsible members of the communities we serve. Through partnerships with local and international organizations, we strive to expand our reach and benefit more individuals through targeted programs and initiatives. To address environmental concerns and combat climate change, we are aiming for Carbon-Neutrality by 2030 and Net-Zero emissions by 2050.

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Established with offices in Amman and New York.Aramex Office

Co-founded with Airborne Express the Overseas Express Carriers Global Alliance.

Introduced customer management teams to serve all industry sectors.

Became the first Arab based company listed on NASDAQ.

De-listed from NASDAQ and returned to private ownership.

Founded and managed the Global Distribution Alliance (GDA) and co-founded the World Freight Alliance (WFA).

Starts trading on the Dubai Financial Market.

Released the first annual sustainability report in the MENA region.

Joined the United Nations Global Compact and launched a Corporate University.

Launched the first integrated financial and sustainability report in the region.

Co-founded with Airborne Express the Overseas Express Carriers Global Alliance.

Acquired PostNet in South Africa.

Expanded global footprint with acquisition of Fastway in Australia.

Developed the digital and business transformation framework.

Olpha Oryx limited, a company related to ADQ,accuired approximately 22% of Aramex's shares, which were later transferred to Abu Dhabi Ports.

GeoPost S.A, the parent company of DPD Group, the largest parcel delivery network in Europe, acquired 24.9% of Aramex’s shares, increasing to 28% in 2022, MyUS acquisition by Aramex in October 2022.