Another Dubai hub for FedEx 
FedEx Express has opened a new hub at Dubai World Central Airport as part of its USD 350 million investment plan for its expansion in the UAE. The new site has been dubbed Meisa as it serves the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and Africa. It will not only increase FedEx’s... more
CEO confirmed
Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of Abu Dhabi’s five commercial airports, has appointed Elena Sorlini as managing director and chief executive officer. Since joining the company, she has overseen the successful opening of Abu Dhabi International Airport's new terminal A.... more
Etihad Airways appoints VP cargo
As vice president cargo, Stanislas Brun will oversee Etihad Cargo's commercial operations including scheduled and charter flights, revenue management and network planning and report to Etihad Airways' COO, Mohammad Al Bulooki. Al Bulooki: "I would like to thank Leonard... more
'Emirates Delivers' launches new route
Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery solution from Emirates SkyCargo, has launched a new route connecting Kuwaiti shoppers with UAE based brands. Now, they can shop online from websites in the UAE, the UK, and the USA with fast, reliable, and cost-effective international... more
Second B767 P2F conversion in Serbia
JAT Tehnika, a Belgrade-based MRO company under the Avia Prime Group, has completed its second passenger-to-cargo conversion of a B767-300. This project follows the company’s first P2F conversion performed in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries, which took place... more
Cargo dynamics altered by Red Sea shift
In its latest analysis, Sea-Intelligence forecasts a 16% increase in teu*miles as liner networks opt for the round-of-Africa route because of the Red Sea crisis. In 2023, global teu*miles amounted to 860 billion, but with the diversion, this figure is projected to reach 994... more
Chermaine Chia to head ocean freight
Wefreight, a fast-growing freight forwarder headquartered in Dubai (UAE), has appointed Chermaine Chia as its new global head of ocean freight. Her focus will be on improving operational efficiencies, driving commercial activities, and expanding the company’s footprint in... more
A record year for AD Ports
AD Ports Group has reported strong operational and financial performance for 2023, with revenue more than doubling year-on-year to AED 11.68 billion (USD 3.2 billion). Ebitda rose 23% year-on-year to AED 2.67 billion (USD 0.73 billion), with net profit increasing 6% to AED 1.4... more
Keeping electronic devices safe onboard
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has introduced Securetech, the ninth addition to its suite of premium products. The tool is designed to ensure a safe and secure transport of consumer electronics, including mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and other... more
Making livestock fit for re-export?
Australia's department of agriculture, fisheries, and forestry (Daff) reports that all livestock from the “MV Bahijah” have been discharged and trucked to premises in Western Australia. The carrier had loaded cattle and sheep in Fremantle Port bound for the Middle East but... more