All Middle East Articles – Page 6
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NewsEuropa Air and Sea adds Dubai office
Nathan Lynn. Source: EuropaFreight forwarder Europa Air & Sea will continue its recent expansion with the opening of an office in the UAE.The company said that the new office will open in Dubai later this year and follows on from the addition of an office in Shanghai at the start ...
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NewsGlobal Critical Logistics signs Saudi deal with SAL
Paul Martins, chief executive and president, GCL (right) and Faisal Al-Bedah, managing director and chief executive of SAL . Photo: Global Critical LogisticsLive events service provider Global Critical Logistics (GCL) has signed an exclusive commercial partnership agreement with SAL Saudi Logistics Services.SAL will provide exclusive logistics services to all GCL ...
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NewsScan Global Logistics continues expansion with new UAE business
Source: Scan Global LogisticsScan Global Logistics (SGL) has opened a wholly-owned business in Dubai, taking advantage of the new no-local sponsor regulation.The company had commercial representation in Dubai for a number of years, but decided to take advantage of new regulations allowing 100% foreign ownership in the UAE.Only one month ...
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Digitalisation project to boost UAE air cargo security
IATA and Federal Authorities for Identity, Citizen, Custom and Port Security (ICP) in the UAE are working together to enhance air cargo security in the country.Both organisations will work on the deployment of a Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) system in the UAE.The UAE will be the first country outside ...
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Newsdnata invests $17m in Iraq operations
Photo: dnatadnata has announced significant expansion of its operations in Iraq with investment of $17m.The ground handler opened a new, advanced cool chain facility and a bus maintenance facility for its bussing fleets at Erbil International Airport (EBL), which together represent a total investment of $3.5m.dnata will also invest an ...
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Qatar Cargo launches next stage of its WeQare charitable initiative
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched the latest "chapter" in its WeQare charitable initiative.The third part of the carrier's initiative is titled Let's Stand Together and will include a donation drive that seeks to gather donations in kind for children, from April 26 to May 10.The donation drive focuses on three ...
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dnata invests in cargo despite volatility
Cargo handler dnata is looking to invest and expand despite ongoing market volatility, with a focus on innovation, infrastructure, sustainability and people.At an event to highlight recent developments at dnata, chief executive Steve Allen said that the overall handling market had faced a tough couple of years but added that ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo reinstates dual-hub operations in Dubai
Photo: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo has announced that it will be reactivating its cargo hub at Emirates SkyCentral DWC (Dubai World Central) airport, for dedicated freighter aircraft operations from March 26.The move will mark a return to dual-hub cargo operations in Dubai for the air cargo carrier after a period of ...
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NewsQatar Cargo gallops ahead with huge horse transport
Source: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has transported 190 race, show jumping and dressage horses over the last few weeks ahead of a series of events in the Middle East.The horses were being transported for the Amir Sword Festival in Doha (17-19 February), the Saudi Cup in Riyadh (25-26 February), ...
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NewsDigital airfreight solutions launch in Abu Dhabi
Yousef Al Riyami, chief technology officer – Maqta Gateway (right); and Jubran Al Breiki, director Etihad Airport Services signing the digital airfreight solutions agreement. Photo: AD Ports GroupAbu Dhabi Ports Group’s digital arm Maqta Gateway has introduced digital airfreight solutions as part of the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP).These ...
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Qatar Cargo approves latest Releye container
Qatar Airways Cargo has become the latest carrier to approve the use of Envirotainer's Releye RAP temperature controlled container.Envirotainer launched the RAP version of its Releye temperature-controlled container earlier this year. The container is able to hold five pallets, compared with the existing 2021 RKN model’s three pallets.Qatar Airways Cargo ...
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NewsMiddle East J&T Express logistics park aids air cargo
J&T Express launches in UAE and Saudi Arabia. Photo J&T ExpressThe air cargo industry is set to benefit from J&T Express’ plans to build the biggest smart logistics industrial park in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.Express delivery company J&T Express said it will set up its MENA ...
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NewsTexel Air acquires first 737-800BCF
737-800BCF. Photo: Texel AirBahrain-based Texel Air has acquired its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) that is also a first of its kind for the Middle East.A second 737-800BCF aircraft will be inducted for conversion with Boeing in May 2022 and is expected to enter service in September 2022. The ...
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Hamad cargo throughput up 20%
Hamad International Airport’s (HIA) cargo volumes increased by 20.71% in 2021, with 2.6m tonnes of cargo handled throughout the year.The airport in Qatar also introduced six new cargo destinations.In December, Air Cargo News reported that AECOM will oversee the design and manage construction for Cargo Terminal 2 and Amiri Flight ...
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NewsEtihad Airways signs MoU for UAE-China air cargo
Etihad Airways and Henan Province Airport Group have signed an air cargo MoU. Photo: Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways and Henan Province Airport Group plan to establish a strategic partnership that will boost air cargo business between the UAE and China.The national airline of the UAE and the parent company of Zhengzhou ...
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Cargo crime warning for Gulf countries
Over three-quarters of cargo theft in Gulf countries occurs at logistics hubs and warehouses, a new report by TT Club and BSI has found.Intended as a risk mitigation tool for transport operators, the report by the international freight transport insurer and the business improvement and standards company comes during a ...
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NewsAECOM aids Qatar airport expansion
Cargo throughput is up at Hamad International Airport. Photo: Hamad International Airport, Flickr https://flic.kr/p/wZ4kJoInfrastructure consulting firm AECOM will provide programme management services for an airport in Qatar.AECOM will oversee the design and manage construction for Cargo Terminal 2 and Amiri Flight Facilities at Hamad International Airport, as part of the ...
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NewsPharma air corridor links Middle East and Europe
A declaration of collaboration has been signed between the HOPE Consortium, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), Brussels Airport Company and Pharma.Aero to develop a pharma air corridor between Abu Dhabi and Belgium. Photo: Action UAEPlans are in place to develop a pharma air corridor between Abu Dhabi and Belgium.The fully ...
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Emirates Skycargo to expand freighter fleet with $1bn investment
Emirates SkyCargo will add two new production freighters and convert four passenger aircraft in response to rising cargo demand.The Dubai-hubbed carrier signed a purchase agreement with Boeing for two B777Fs that will join its fleet in 2022 and also convert four of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters ...
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NewsSAL scoops Qatar Cargo handling deal
Source: SALQatar Airways Cargo has selected SAL Saudi Logistics Services to provide cargo handling services at Saudi Arabia’s main airports, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Medina.The handler said that the deal reflected a growing number of partnerships with large airlines.Hesham Alhussayen, chief executive of SAL, said: “This agreement will enhance ...