Abu Dhabi to become next pharma hub 
During the BIO International Convention 2024, the department of health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (Adio), Etihad Airways and AD Ports Group inked a landmark mou to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a... more
Hanoi-Europe train launched
The new service, introduced by Yusen Logistics, is one of the few solutions that uses rail connections between Asean member countries and Europe. Shipments are transported from Hanoi, Vietnam to Chongqing, China by freight trains and transferred to the China-Europe railway... more
Small cargo owners benefit
DP World’s digital platform Sea Rates and Singapore-based CP World Group have seen significant growth in supporting small cargo owners, with bookings and shipment tracking up 39% since last year. The partnership has enhanced Sea Rates’ less than container load (LCL)... more
Synergies between Doha and Kuala Lumpur
Two years after Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways concluded an expanded codeshare agreement to offer increased connectivity to their passengers, the Oneworld partners Malaysia Aviation Group and Qatar Airways Group have further expanded their cooperation with the signing of an... more
Red Sea services added to Arkas Line routes
Arkas Line is launching regular weekly services in the Red Sea, thus adding to its existing coverage in the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Europe, Africa, and the East Coast of America. Starting on 16 June, the Red Sea Express Service (RS1 and RS2) will connect ports in Turkey to... more
Volumes and rates from Mesa and Apac still rising
According to World ACD’s weekly analysis, average air cargo rates in May of USD 2.78/kg from Middle East and South Asia to global destinations were up +47%, year on year (yoy), with tonnages +17%. Bound for Europe, the month's average spot rate of around USD 3.35/kg was more... more
A taste of Thailand
SCG International is working with a Saudi Arabian conglomerate to introduce Thai and Asian flavours to the country’s markets. Tamimi Markets, a subsidiary of Tamimi Group and SCG International have signed an mou, whereby SCG will take over the distribution of the products to... more
Transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza
Air Partner's cargo division, a global full-service logistics provider, completed a cargo operation to transport 85-90 t of humanitarian aid per flight for people in Gaza, including temporary shelters. The operation involved three flights using a 747-400 aircraft. Two of the... more
CSM launches Dubai office
Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM), a member of the Columbia Group, has expanded its global footprint with a new office in Dubai. With this move, CSM aims to enhance its presence in the Middle East and complement its existing operations in Saudi Arabia, focusing on strengthening the... more
SAF production to triple in 2024
The international air transport association (Iata) has announced that its projections for a tripling of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production in 2024 to 1.9 billion litres (1.5 million t) are on track. This would account for 0.53% of aviation’s fuel need in 2024. “SAF... more