Tunesia renews 190 km of rail line 
With its Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Saudi Arabia will finance the USD 55 million project for renewing and developing the railway network to help increase the capacity for transporting phosphate. The two countries recently signed an agreement to this effect. The... more
Who for freight?
As it announced a slate of senior appointments, promoting 19 executives including eight UAE nationals, and six women, Dubai-based Emirates Group said it "readies itself for its next phase of growth." HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief... more
Zim's new LNG vessels
Zim Integrated Shipping Services celebrated the naming ceremonies of three new LNG vessels in Korea and China, advancing its sustainability efforts. The vessels, “Zim Mount Elbrus”, “Zim Mount Vinson”, and “Zim Pearl”, are part of the shipping line’s fleet renovation, with... more
Ralph van Eijk to head GSSA network
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has appointed seasoned aviation executive Ralph van Eijk as head of GSSA network and airline development. Van Eijk brings two decades of experience in the aviation cargo industry, having held various positions in multiple airlines, including Korean Air... more
More business in retail beyond obvious candidates
It does't necessarily have to be China and India all the time. The Chicago-founded consultancy Kearney draws a number of conclusions from its latest Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) and sees the global retail landscape "at the crossroads." The report is a... more
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