Cool chain partner shows how to fight food loss 
Cool Chain Association (CCA) members last week shared temperature data from perishable consignments, piloting a new scheme aimed at improving the supply chain and tackling food loss. Five pallets of berries and avocados were monitored from Guadalajara (Mexico), to delivery... more
Emirates "Equine" helps 100 horses make big jumps
Close to 100 horses heading for the Shanghai leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour between 3 and 5 May 2019 were the latest to experience "Emirates Equine"- Emirates Skycargo’s specialised product for calm and comfortable transportation of horses. Before... more
Etihad Cargo boosts commercial organisation
Etihad Cargo has announced new appointments within its commercial division. The UAE commercial function will be headed by Bader Ahmed Al Ali. He joined Etihad Cargo in 2010, having previously spent several years in the financial services sector in Abu Dhabi. In his new role... more
Freight accounts for 14% of Emirates' total revenue
In financial year ended 31 March 2019, the Emirates Group posted a profit of USD 631 million, a 44% drop compared to FY 2018. The Dubai-based group’s revenue rose to USD 29.8 billion (+7%). Emirates Skycargo delivered a strong performance in a highly competitive market with... more
Etihad Cargo launches new loyalty programme
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics services arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has unveiled a new global customer programme and the rebranded cargo loyalty scheme "Payload Rewards". Launched in 2013 as one of the first dedicated loyalty programmes for air cargo... more
Air Asia and Oman Air agree on interline partnership
Redcargo Logistics, the cargo and logistics platform of the Malaysian carrier Air Asia, has signed an interline agreement with Oman Air, providing its customers with access to belly space on Oman Air’s cargo and freight network including services to Africa, the UK and Europe.... more
Turkish Cargo voted "Cargo Airline of the Year 2019"
Maintaining its upward trend, Turkish Cargo was selected for the ‘Cargo Airline of the Year 2019’ award, which is considered to be the Oscar of the global logistics industry, by the global air cargo sector readers of the Air Cargo News magazine. Bringing together... more
Digital freight platform Saloodo now available in UAE
Following the launch of Saloodo in Europe two years ago, the logistics startup is taking another important step by expanding its digital freight platform to the United Arab Emirates. From there, Saloodo plans to serve customers throughout the Middle East. Saloodo’s digital... more
Stronger together in Singapore
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Sats, a leading provider of gateway services and food solutions at over 60 locations and 13 countries across Asia and the Middle East, have announced their commitment to strengthen hub competitiveness with the renewal of a suite of aviation services... more
Saudia Cargo strengthens Asian network
Saudi Airlines Cargo Company has resumed its freighter flights to Guangzhou (China) and Mumbai (India) with a weekly freighter flight, aiming to meet the growing demand for cargo operations & stimulate trade movement to/from the Asian continent, in addition to the already... more