Etihad Rail prepares for green investments 

The developer and operator of the UAE’s national rail network has launched a sustainable finance framework to support the emirates’ net zero 2050 strategy. The plan establishes a structured approach for Etihad Rail to evaluate parameters for the financing of sustainable... plus
Double-digit growth for Abu Dhabi-based carrier 

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has reported a 17% rise in tonnage from H1/2023 to H1/2024. Regionally, the carrier based in Abu Dhabi (UAE) has achieved significant growth, particularly in the east (+19%). The western region also saw a... plus
Un conteneur sur 1 131 222 

De moins en moins de conteneurs passent par-dessus bord. L’impression subjective peut induire en erreur: malgré les conditions climatiques imprévisibles, la piraterie et le terrorisme, le transport maritime n’a encore jamais été aussi sûr pour les conteneurs qu’en 2023. Selon le... plus
Strong air cargo demand continues in May 

The International Air Transport Association (Iata) released data for May 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), rose by 14.7% compared to May 2023 levels (15.5% for international... plus
Qatar Airways Cargo consolidates its position 

In its annual report for FY 2023/24, Qatar Airways posts the strongest financial performance in its 27-year history, with a total revenue of USD 22.2 billion and annual profits 39% higher than the previous year. Celebrating its milestone 20th year of operation in 2024, Qatar... plus
Le tour du monde en 80 ans 

Le prestataire de services logistiques LAM, fondé en 1944, a réalisé le prochain grand pas: depuis avril, il est présent avec ses propres sociétés sur trois marchés est-asiatiques. Johan Vermeiren et Damiano Turriziani, directeurs Chine, Hongkong et Thaïlande, ont expliqué à... plus
Challenge Group signs MOU 

Challenge Group has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China Henan Aviation, the holding company that owns Zhengzhou Xinzheng international airport (CGO), during a signing ceremony held at the Air Cargo China trade show. The document was signed on 25 June by... plus
Boosting connectivity with new Shenzhen route 

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded its partnership with China's SF Airlines to increase the frequency of flights between its hubs in Abu Dhabi and Ezhou. Starting 15 July 2024, Etihad Cargo will operate two freighters between these two... plus
General cargo takes the lead in 2024 

The growth of ‘general cargo’ airfreight tonnages is outpacing that of ‘special cargo’ products so far in 2024, new analysis from World ACD Market Data has revealed. This reverses a trend in recent years, in which demand from air cargo shipments requiring special handling and... plus
Expanding the cargo network 

NAV Aero is enhancing its airline network with the addition of three airlines: TAP Air Cargo, the cargo division of TAP Air Portugal, offers customised services for the daily collection, transport, and delivery of all types of cargo. With 75 years of experience, Bahrain’s... plus