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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 ...
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NewsFedEx Express to invest more than $400m in Saudi Arabia over ten years
FedEx Express will transition to a direct-serve presence in Saudi Arabia to meet the Middle East country’s growing international shipping demands.The US express giant will invest more than SAR 1.5bn (approx $400m) into the Saudi economy over the next 10 years through talent management and local operations and infrastructure.FedEx Express ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo cuts the clicks with revamped website
Etihad Cargo has revamped the etihadcargo.com portal, cutting the time to complete a booking from more than two minutes to less than 45 seconds, equating to only 12 clicks, compared with 23 before.The new-look customer-centric platform also includes streamlined flows, a personalised dashboard, recommendations, and dynamic pricing.Following customer feedback, the ...
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NewsAir Cargo News Awards winners revealed
Andy Cornwell of American Airlines Cargo picks up the Cargo Airline of the Year Award from award sponsor FlyUs Aviation Group's James Gidlow and host Julia Hartley-BrewerA total of 14 companies walked away with a prestigious Air Cargo News Award last night at a glittering ceremony in the UK.The ...
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NewsGulf Air signs up with SAL for cargo handling in Saudi Arabia
Handling and logistics company SAL has signed an agreement with Gulf Air to provide ground handling solutions to their fleet at all of Saudi Arabia's (KSA) main airports.The Saudi company said that the seven-year agreement is "another step towards enhancing the expansion plans and strategic relations with diverse airlines with ...
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IAI expands B777 freighter conversion programme with Etihad partnership
IAI is continuing to expand its B777 conversion programme through a strategic partnership with Etihad Engineering.The tie up will see the Middle East-based MRO firm provide Passenger to Freighter (P2F) conversions on IAI's Boeing 777-300ER programme. In the initial stage of the partnership, Etihad Engineering will facilitate two conversion lines ...
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Qatar Airways "hungry" for more freighters
Qatar Airways is "hungry for more freighters" as it considers its options for future orders of all-cargo aircraft.Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum hosted by Bloomberg, Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker said that for the last two years, excluding FedEx and UPS, the airline had been the largest ...