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NewsIAG Cargo looks ahead to return of Abu Dhabi connection
Source: British AirwaysIAG Cargo is hoping to capitalise on the introduction of summer services by partner airlines, including the return of flights to Abu Dhabi for the first time in four years.The cargo division of the IAG Group, which includes carriers British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Level, will benefit ...
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NewsRoyal Jordanian expands cargo fleet with converted A321 freighter
Source: Vytautas Kielaitis/Shutterstock.comRoyal Jordanian Airlines has introduced an Airbus A321 converted freighter, providing additional dedicated cargo capacity as part of the carrier’s fleet modernisation.The operator has leased the twinjet (JY-RAZ) from Irish-based financial firm UMBF.Powered by International Aero Engines V2500s, it was originally delivered in 2009 to UK carrier BMI ...
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Emirates SkyCargo adds capacity to cargo.one portal
Emirates SkyCargo has continued to roll out its digital booking capabilities with the addition of a new partnership with cargo.one.The new partnership with the third-party booking platform will enable its 15,000 forwarder users to access the airline's schedules, tariff and contract rates, along with real-time access to available capacity.During the ...
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NewsQatar Cargo waves goodbye to its last Boeing 747 freighter
Source: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has exited Boeing 747 freighter operations after the model conducted its final flight for the Doha-headquartered airline last week.The aircraft (A7-BGB) completed its final flight from Barcelona to Doha on March 1.The carrier said that it had decided to exit the operation of the ...
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Handler dnata weighs up dedicated sea-air facility as demand surge continues
Dubai-headquartered handler dnata is considering taking up a dedicated sea-air facility as demand continues to surge.Traditional sea-air hubs have this year experienced a surge in demand as forwarders looked for alternatives to ocean transport due to delays caused by attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and the subsequent diversion ...
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Newsdnata adds drones to its Dubai cargo operations
Global air and travel services provider dnata has successfully integrated autonomous drones into its cargo operations in Dubai, UAE.The company said this initiative has enhanced operational efficiencies and delivered benefits for airline customers at both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) airports.Key results include a 20% reduction in ...
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Emirates expands e-commerce service to Kuwait
Emirates SkyCargo is continuing to expand its e-commerce delivery service with the addition of services to Kuwait.The Emirates Delivers service allows people based in Kuwait to order products from websites in the UAE, UK and the US and then have them delivered to their homes.Items are delivered from the retailer ...
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NewsDubai backlogs prompt dnata to add a temporary cargo embargo
Source: dnataGround handler dnata is implementing a two-day embargo on import shipments at its Dubai facilities as it tackles backlogs caused by a surge in demand.The embargo began at midnight on Monday February 13 and will run until Wednesday at the same time.The handler said that in January it had ...
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Kenya Airways Cargo expands reach with new UAE service
Kenya Airways Cargo (KQ Cargo) has added a new regular freighter service between Mogadishu in Somalia and Sharjah following the delivery of its first Boeing 737-800 freighter.The carrier will initially operate the route weekly but hopes to add a second frequency in April. It has partnered with UAE-based cargo sales ...
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NewsHainan selects SATS for cargo handling in Saudi Arabia
Source: SATSHainan Airlines has awarded a contract to SATS for cargo handling services in Saudi Arabia.The carrier operates three Airbus passenger flights a week to Riyadh and Jeddah and the new contract will see SATS providing warehouse handling services for over 2,400 tonnes of import, export, and transit airfreight annually, ...
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NewsK+N provides IDA Foundation with a Dubai healthcare hub
Source: K+NKuehne+Nagel (K+N) will operate social enterprise IDA Foundation’s healthcare hub for the Middle East and Africa region, located in Dubai.The new IDA Foundation hub is located at the K+N facility at Dubai South and will serve as a centralised kitting and global health logistics centre for the region and ...
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NewsIAG Cargo targets perishables on new Madrid-Doha link
Source: IAG CargoIAG Cargo is hoping to capitalise on the addition of a new route between Madrid and Doha.The new daily service will launch on December 11 utilising an A330 aircraft flown by Iberia.IAG said that the service will connect with Iberia's operation between Madrid and Latin America/North America, offering ...
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NewsSwissport sells stake in its Saudi business to drive air cargo
Osama Al Sayed, chairman of ASYAD (left), and Warwick Brady, president and chief executive of Swissport. Photo: SwissportSwissport International is selling a minority stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia to Saudi business portfolio ASYAD Holding in a bid to further expand its Saudi presence in air cargo handling.The Swiss aviation services ...
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NewsMenzies appoints new regional SVP for cargo
Menzies Aviation has made two senior appointments in its Middle East, Africa and Asia (MEAA) division.Lina El Mallah has been promoted to the position of senior vice president of organisation change and systems, while Al-Anood Al-Suwaidi joins the company as senior vice president of cargo for the MEAA region.Al-Suwaidi joins ...
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DSV and Saudi Arabia's NEOM establish $10bn logistics joint venture
DSV and Saudi Arabia's 'NEOM' special economic zone have announced a $10bn logistics joint venture (JV) to support the development of NEOM projects.The JV will focus on providing ground, sea and air logistics services for NEOM in the coming years.Under the agreement, the joint venture will provide end-to-end supply chain ...
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NewsEveryone's a winner at the Air Cargo News Awards 2023
Copyright: Telling PhotographyThe prestigious Air Cargo News Awards took place in the UK on Thursday night with 15 companies walking away with a trophy.More than 240 people attended the 39th awards ceremony that was this year presented by writer and comedian Dominic Holland at the Hilton London Syon Park.Companies were ...
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NewsQatar Cargo hopes to benefit from additional China flights
Source: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo is hoping to capitalise on extra bellyhold capacity to two new destinations in China.The airline's passenger business has started flying three-times-per week to Chengdu (TFU) and Chongqing (CKG) with its Airbus A330-300 aircraft.Both Chongqing and Chengdu stations will primarily operate as export-oriented markets, jointly ...
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Tables selling fast at the Air Cargo News Awards
Tables at the Air Cargo News Awards are selling fast following the announcement of shortlisted entrants last week.This year's exclusive awards take place in the UK at the Hilton London Syon Park near Heathrow Airport on Thursday, October 12, where attendees can network with their peers and colleagues.With the shortlist ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo relaunches Next Generation Pharma
Qatar Airways Cargo has relaunched its Pharma product in line with its Next Generation and VISION 2027 strategy.The relaunch includes several enhancements that streamline the handling of different categories of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, including animal healthcare items that fall under the umbrella of Pharma.Last year, Qatar Airways Cargo transported ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo and SF Airlines link up networks
Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo and China-based express carrier SF Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to link their respective networks.The MoU will see the two carriers operate flights via their two hubs starting in April. Etihad said the tie-up would enable it expand its reach into China with ...