All Middle East Articles – Page 10
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo adds bonded truck service in Saudi Arabia
Emirates SkyCargo has launched bonded trucking corridors to Riydah to meet customer demand.The cargo airline said it had introduced two bonded trucking corridors in Saudi Arabia connecting Dammam and Medina with Riyadh.This is in response "to customer demands and provide additional capacity options for businesses overseas wanting to send cargo ...
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NewsSAL expands cargo facility at KFIA
The Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) Company has expanded its airfreight hub at the Dammam-based King Fahd International Airport (KFIA)in Saudi Arabia.Thanks to the expansion, the facility will be able to process 130,000 tonnes of cargo annually a year.The 37,800 sq m hub has suitable and spacious facilities for dangerous good ...
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Etihad Cargo expands digital booking options with WebCargo partnership
Etihad Cargo has expanded its digital booking reach by joining the WebCargo platform.WebCargo said that by joining its booking portal, the Abu Dhabi-hubbed airline had extended its reach to more than 1,700 logistics providers and freight forwarders.The WebCargo platform will provide instant Etihad Cargo booking schedules, promotional rates and eBooking, ...
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Worldwide cargo revenues fell 11.7% in 2019
December 2019’s worldwide air cargo chargeable weight fell 1.7% year on year (YoY) while 2019 full year dollar revenues dropped 11.7% over boom year 2018.The December volume figure was the smallest decrease since January 2019, but in its latest market data report, Netherlands-based analyst WorldACD said: “The year ended with ...
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NewsFew fireworks in November as global airfreight volumes continue to decline
The 2019 decline in global airfreight volumes eased in November but with little chance of returning to positive territory before the end of the year, although 2020 should see “moderate growth” in the global economy.That was the analysis by Airports Council International (ACI) World in its latest monthly report drawing ...
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Oman Air announces growth plans as country seeks to drive revenues from airfreight sector
Oman Air has announced plans to increase its cargo-handling capacity at Muscat International Airport when the construction of its new airfreight unit is complete.The carrier reportedly disclosed information about its plans to the Oman News Agency (ONA).The Times of Oman revealed that during a discussion with the ONA, Mohammed bin ...
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US FAA clarifies Middle East airspace restrictions
US cargo airlines have withdrawn their requests for exemptions to Middle East flight restrictions after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) eased restrictions.Following their request for exemption, the FAA has wrote to Atlas Air, Polar Air Cargo, Southern Air, Omni Air, FedEx and Kalitta to notify them of changes to restrictions.The ...
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DSV Panalpina opens new office in Oman
Transport and logistics giant DSV Panalpina has opened a new office in Muscat, Oman, as part of its continuing expansion into the Middle East.Charles Francis, country manager for DSV Panalpina in Oman, Qatar and Kuwait, commented: "Oman has distinct advantages as a trans-shipment hub for Qatar. It has become a ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo looks forward to a more positive year
Following the challenges that 2019 presented to the industry, Emirates SkyCargo is hoping for a more positive year ahead, boosted by its "innovative product development and investment in ‘fit for purpose’ infrastructure".Nabil Sultan, divisional senior vice president of cargo, at Emirates Skycargo, explained: "The global air cargo industry witnessed a ...
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US carriers prohibited from Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf airspace following military action
CLICK HERE FOR LATEST UPDATEUS airlines, including freighter operators, have been banned from flying over certain areas of the Middle East in light of the recent military action in the region and heightened political tension.The US Federal Aviation Administration last week issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) prohibiting US aircraft ...
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EL AL Israel Airlines back in the freighter market with Atlas deal
Freighter operator Atlas Air and EL AL Israel Airlines have entered an agreement that will allow the Tel Aviv-based carrier to expand its reach and cargo lift for its customers through the use of a B747.As part of the ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) agreement, Atlas Air will operate ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo receives CEIV Fresh certification
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has been awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) by the airline trade association.It is the first Middle East airline to hold both IATA’s CEIV Fresh and CEIV Pharma certifications, and one of only two carriers around ...
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SpiceJet's converted B737Fs back in the air after temporary grounding
Indian airline SpiceJet has put all three of its Boeing 737 converted freighters back into service after they were grounded on the advice of Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI), the company that carried out the aircraft conversions for the low cost carrier.SpiceJet’s decision comes a few days after both Qantas Freight ...
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Emirates SkyCargo's Chile freighter flights are the cherry on the cake
Emirates SkyCargo has operated a number of special charter flights to transport cherries from Chile to destinations in east Asia, including Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul, as it continues to target the perishables market from the South American country.In total, the Dubai hubbed airline transported more than 850 tonnes of ...
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NewsDHL Express to expand in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority (ADAFZ) has signed a 27-year agreement with Middle East General Enterprises (MGE) to develop a facility in conjunction with DHL Express.DHL Express will serve as a key client within ADAFZ’s Express Integrator cluster, and in close collaboration with MGE combined, will invest up to ...
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Hermes implements new IT upgrade at Etihad’s Abu Dhabi base
Following essential upgrades to its core cargo management system, Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) is now implementing Hermes 5 (H5) at Etihad’s Abu Dhabi base.H5 is a cargo management system that enables elements in the supply chain, as well as and third-party applications, to collaborate seamlessly.The H5 update includes improvements to ...
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NewsIAI "finds interim solution" to keep 737 conversions flying
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) believes it has found “an interim solution” to the problem which earlier this week grounded some of the Boeing 737 freighters it has converted.According to Reuters, IAI expected the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel to approve a fix today (Thursday) to allow the freighters to resume ...
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NewsKerry Logistics expands in the Middle East
Kerry Logistics' new Dubai facility December 2019Kerry Logistics Network has expanded in Middle East with a new office in Bahrain and a new bonded logistics facility in Dubai as it looks to capitalise on growth in the region.In Bahrain, the new office focuses on serving the automotive, oil & gas, ...
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NewsDB Schenker opens solar-powered Dubai logistics centre
DB Schenker Dubai Logistics centre 2019. Copyright DB SchnkerDB Schenker has opened its first fully solar-powered logistics center in Dubai, close to Dubai World Central Airport.The 33,000 sq m distribution center, DLC II, is located in the logistics area of Dubai South free trade zone and will be the forwarder's ...
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NewsEMEA cargo crime on the up as losses hit the €80m mark
Cargo worth more than €80m was stolen from supply chains in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region in the first nine months of 2019, according to the latest data from the Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) Incident Information Service (IIS).Cargo thefts were recorded from all modes of transport ...