Durban’s air cargo industry is experiencing a gradual resurgence, with a 55% recovery in business attributed to the return of international and domestic airlines. This resurgence has resulted in a 67% rebound in network traffic at King Shaka International Airport. Since April 2022, the Dube TradePort Cargo Terminal has processed 10,997 tonnes of cargo, marking a 31% increase from the previous year. Ricardo Isaac, Senior Manager of Cargo Development and
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Ethiopian Airlines May Build e-Commerce Cargo Terminal In Nigeria
Still basking in the euphoria of building the first ever e-commerce cargo terminal in Africa in its Addis Ababa hub, Ethiopian Airlines may consider replicating a similar feat in Nigeria, Africa most populous country. Speaking at the inauguration of the of the e-commerce terminal in Addis Ababa, Group Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew said the newly constructed e-commerce logistics hub was built by Ethiopian Airlines Group to facilitate
Ethiopian Airlines Embraces the Single Africa Air Transport Market for Continental Connectivity
Lemma Yadecha Gudeta, the Group Chief Commercial Officer (GCCO) of Ethiopian Airlines, highlighted the significance of the Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) in enhancing air connectivity across the continent. In an interview in Addis Ababa, Yadecha Gudeta emphasized that SAATM, as an African Union (AU) initiative aimed at establishing a free airspace in Africa, presents a pivotal opportunity for African airlines to thrive. Ethiopian Airlines has been at the
Qatar Airways Cargo retires A7-BGB
Qatar Airways Cargo’s Boeing 747F, registration A7-BGB, landed for the last time in commercial cargo service for QR Cargo as the airline fast-tracks its focus on greener flying. Arriving from Barcelona, Flight QR8807 touched down in Doha at 15:00 local time on Friday, 01 March, 2024. A7-BGB joined the Qatar Airways Cargo fleet on 26 September 2017. Over the past seven years, the two iconic freighter aircraft were deployed on
Ethiopian Airlines signs MOU for latest Boeing purchase
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, and Boeing, a leading global aerospace company announced the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purchase of the latest Boeing 777-9 airplanes. The agreement includes the purchase of eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets by Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian. Ethiopian Airlines’ selection of the 777X positions the carrier as the first 777X
Ethiopian Airlines Opens Cutting-Edge Facility at Bole International Airport
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa and one of the fastest growing airlines brand globally, proudly announced the launching of its state-of-the-art e-commerce logistics facility in a grand event last week. The Ethiopian e-commerce facility is located inside the Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics premises. The newly built facility, which is dedicated to e-commerce, mail and courier logistics services is aimed at bridging logistical gaps and positioning Addis
Angola’s SGA and Changi Airports International Forge Partnership to Enhance Regional Airports
Angola’s Airport Management Company (SGA Angola) and Singapore’s renowned airport consulting firm, Changi Airports International (CAI), have inked a pivotal two-year partnership aimed at optimizing the operational efficiency and profitability of 16 regional airports across southern Africa. The collaboration entails CAI leveraging its extensive experience to bolster air traffic development at Angola’s airports, with a strategic focus on enhancing domestic and regional connectivity. Additionally, the partnership will spearhead targeted marketing
TAAG Angola Airlines Renews Long-Term Boeing 747-400 Freighter Contract
TAAG Angola Airlines and Network Airline Management are pleased to announce the renewal of their long-term freighter aircraft contract, sealing their ongoing partnership for the foreseeable future. Resuming its regular weekly scheduled service from Liege, Belgium, to the capital of Angola, Luanda, NAM provides a Boeing 747-400F aircraft with nose door capability offering up to 120,000 kilos cargo capacity. The weekly freighter will operate every Friday directly to the newly
Ivanhoe Exports Copper Concentrate Using the Lobito Corridor
The first shipment of copper concentrate from the Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula copper complex arrived by rail at the Atlantic Ocean port of Lobito, in Angola. The first shipment is a part of the trial tonnage under the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between Lobito Atlantic International SARL and Kamoa Copper S.A. on August 18, 2023. The rail line, linking the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Copperbelt to the port
PROFLIGHT PARTNERS WITH KAZANG FOR MOBILE TICKET PAYMENTS
Proflight Zambia has partnered with digital payments platform Kazang to provide customers with a secure mobile payment option, further broadening the settlement choices available when booking flights with the airline. Customers can choose Kazang to make payments via the airline’s reservations and sales offices, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly booking experience. Proflight Director Flight Operations Captain Josias Walubita said: “We at Proflight are excited about the partnership with Kazang, and