Clive's first monthly market analysis raises questions 
The global air cargo market saw a 4% year-on-year decline in the four weeks to 2 February 2020, according to the latest "dynamic load factor" market intelligence from Clive Data Services, consolidates data shared by a representative group of international airlines.... mehr
Emirates to launch Penang service via Singapore
In two months and two days, on 9 April 2020, Emirates will launch a new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to Penang via Singapore. Penang will become Emirates’ second destination in Malaysia after its capital Kuala Lumpur, which the airline currently serves with three flights a day... mehr
Etihad Cargo extends handling framework
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Aviation Group, has renewed its cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS). The three-year framework extension will see WFS continue to provide the flag carrier of the UAE with warehouse... mehr
DP World's ambition remains global
DP World draws a positive balance for the year 2019. The Dubai-headquartered port and terminal operator handled 71.2 million teu across the globe, with a modest uptick of +1.0% on a like-for-like basis. Q4/2019 brought momentum with a +2.1% growth, mainly driven by operations in... mehr
More space for trucks in Saudi Arabia
Logipoint, a major logistics zones developer in Saudi Arabia, has completed phase one of the Logistics Park Modon 1 project. Phase 1 comprises 350 truck parking spaces designed to bring Modon much needed respite from congestion and pollution by taking the parked and waiting... mehr
GAC opens new branch in Hamriyah free zone
As part of its ongoing expansion strategy, GAC Sharjah has opened a new office in the Hamriyah free zone in UAE to provide a range of integrated shipping, logistics and warehousing services. The new branch comes after the company celebrated its 50th anniversary last year and... mehr
El Al Cargo chooses Ukraine GSA
EL AL Airlines has appointed TAL Aviation as its cargo general sales agent in Ukraine. Headed by Irina Slavitskaya, TAL Aviation's country manager for Ukraine, the GSA, which is headquartered in Israel, will be providing a wide variety of cargo and logistics services throughout... mehr
Supporting golf at the Gulf
Saudia Cargo is sponsoring the second Saudi international golf tournament which is taking place at the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)’s Royal Greens Golf and Country Club from today, 30 January 2020, to 2 February. CEO Omar Talal Hariri commended the successful... mehr
Emirates Group member moves diamonds to Belgium
Emirates Group division Transguard, one of the UAE's major security and logistics firms, has signed an agreement with the diamond service company Trigem DMCC to provide secure transport services. Trigem Charlotte Boiling, a JV between Trigem DMCC in Dubai and Charlotte... mehr
Skycargo celebrates 20 years of Bahrain service
On 25 January 2000, Emirates took off from DXB headed for Bahrain. When the B777-200 landed, it marked a major milestone for the airline – its first flight to the country. Since the first flight, more than 6.7 million passengers have flown with Emirates on the route to Dubai... mehr