Aramex stops Yemen services amid concerns over contents

The decision taken by logistics company Aramex to halt services to and from Yemen is "standard procedure", and will continue until further notice, Gulf News learned yesterday.

"The interception of explosive material in courier shipments is a serious international security concern. Based on the initial report submitted by the relevant authorities, it is a standard procedure at Aramex to temporarily halt shipments from a destination in question where irregularities have been noted," Hussain Hachem, CEO for Middle East and Africa, Aramex, said via e-mail.