Emirates SkyCargo operates 38 dedicated freighter flights per week to 11 European destinations, alongside more than 485 passenger flights weekly
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Etihad Cargo expands freighter network with Paris Charles de Gaulle from January 2025
The new Paris freighter route will support Etihad Cargo’s specialised products, meeting growing demand across multiple industries
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AD Ports Logistics, Acino collaborate to enhance pharma freight services in MENA region
The agreement envisages ADPL providing both sea and air transport freight services to Acino
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CMA CGM warns of steep drop in shipping demand in 2023 amid deteriorating market monditions
French shipping giant CMA CGM cited a sharp decrease in freight rates, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty
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Amazon starts air freight services in India, first outside US, Europe
The e-commerce retail giant will use cargo capacity in a Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by partner Quikjet Cargo Airlines Pvt to begin shipments in Hyderabad, Bangalore, New Delhi and Mumbai
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Etihad Cargo to expand US operations with three new weekly flights
The additional flights, to be commenced from April 24, will bring Etihad Cargo’s total cargo capacity to over 600 tons out of the US per week
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Etihad Cargo stays at the forefront of pharma logistics with key recertification
PharmaLife, its dedicated pharmaceutical transportation product, undergoes an intensive audit from IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators
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Saudi Ports Authority adds Sea Lead to its new freight service ‘FAM’ at King Abdulaziz Port
The announcement coincided with the launch of the added EJBS service from the Emirates Shipping line, connecting Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait, Port of Jebel Ali in the UAE and Khalifa bin Salman Port in Bahrain to the Dammam port
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Emirates adds five Boeing 777 to fleet in $1.7 billion order
Two 777-200LR freighter aircraft will be delivered in 2024, whereas the remaining three freighters will be delivered in 2025
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi freight operators’ time to register on ‘Asateel’ platform ends on Wednesday
The emirate’s transport centre said it would issue fines and penalties to operators as per the regulations with effect from October 6
Egypt
World Bank approves $400 million financing for Egypt’s GCA railway corridor
The financing is to support the logistics and transport sectors’ shift towards low-carbon transportation
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Etihad Rail receives new batch of freight units amid continuous fleet expansion
The arrival of the new fleet comes ahead of the company’s herculean goal to build a railway network that runs 1,200 kilometres across the UAE – from the border of Saudi Arabia to Fujairah
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Global demand for air cargo in June shows ‘healthy’ performance: IATA
Other factors include the aftermath of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and supply chain constricts
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Saudi Arabia to host roadshows in bid to lure global logistics giants
As part of its Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia wants to raise the amount of freight handled to 4.5 million tons annually
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Abu Dhabi fund, GIP to buy $7.4 billion German railcar lessor VTG
ADIA is one of the world’s biggest sovereign wealth funds, which invests on behalf of the Abu Dhabi government
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Sustainability in logistics: Collaboration and accountability are key
Using electric vehicles for last-mile deliveries and installing solar panels to power warehouses and logistics facilities are important first steps in the sustainability journey