AD Ports invests in the Middle Corridor 
The group is acquiring a 60% stake in the Tbilisi Dry port from Inveco. The facility is a new custom-bonded and rail-connected intermodal logistics hub in Georgia, situated on the Middle Corridor connecting Asia and Europe. The terminal is expected to be operational by... plus
New presidents for Apac and Imea
Chapman Freeborn, a global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Mark Thibault (left) as president, Asia Pacific (Apac) and Alain Champonnois (right) as president, India, Middle East & Africa (Imea) as it looks to expand its presence in both... plus
A pharma hub in Abu Dhabi
The Logistics Park phase 5 of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad) is home to multiple grade A warehousing sites, now including Pharmatrade’s centre. The new temperature-controlled facility will enable the company to expand its storage and distribution services for... plus
Également à Liège 
Coopération entre Saudia Cargo, Cainiao et WFS. Livré dans les délais: le 1er mars, les trois partenaires ont présenté leur modèle d’affaires pour l’e-commerce destiné à la supply chain du fret aérien sur l’aéroport de Liège. La coopération a été signée fin novembre à Djedda... plus
DP World reports 2023 financials
DP World has announced its financial results for 2023, which show a 6.6% revenue growth to USD 18,250 million and a 1.9% uptick in adjusted ebitda to USD 5,108 million. The company's profit for the year decreased by 17.7% to USD 1,514 million due to higher finance costs. Cash... plus
Air instead of sea freight
Neo Air Charter operated 60 widebody freighter charters in the first two months of 2024, to circumvent e-commerce supply chain problems caused by the Red Sea attacks on shipping, which have effectively closed the Suez Canal route. The 60 B747F and B777F charter flights... plus
Dnata: eleven out of eleven
Dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has received the International Air Transport Association’s (Iata) centre of excellence for independent validators (Ceiv) accreditation for the safe and compliant handling of lithium batteries. Dnata’s journey with Iata’s Ceiv... plus
Streamlining charter operations
Spurred by the global surge in e-commerce which has seen Etihad Cargo operate 23% more charter in 2023 than in 2022, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways has significantly enhanced its charter service capabilities through a new partnership with Awery Aviation Software.... plus
SkyCargo now live on Cargo One
Cementing its presence on three of the biggest digital marketplaces for airfreight logistics, Emirates SkyCargo is now live on Cargo One. Customers will now be able to access Emirates SkyCargo schedules, tariff, and contract rates, along with real-time access to available... plus
Wärtsilä enhances nautical training in UAE
Wärtsilä has supplied its latest simulator technology to the Sharjah Maritime Academy in the United Arab Emirates. This advanced simulation facility, recently inaugurated, strengthens the academy's position as a global maritime training, innovation, research, and development... plus