Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways, has entered a strategic partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a subsidiary of the SATS Group. This collaboration spans 12 major international airports, enhancing efficiency and service quality in key trade regions worldwide. Over the next three years, WFS will provide cargo handling services for Etihad Cargo, managing an annual volume exceeding 150,000 tonnes for the Abu Dhabi-based carrier. The
Category: Air Freight
Munich Airport Leads German Freight Growth
Munich Airport stands out as the sole German airport to experience growth in freight transportation, reaching 90% of its pre-pandemic volumes from 2019. Data released by the German Airports Association revealed that Munich Airport achieved a notable year-on-year increase of 6.6%, handling 284,000 tonnes of cargo in 2023, while total volumes across Germany declined by 7.1%. The surge in freight can be attributed significantly to belly cargo, which saw an
IATA Certifies Cathay Cargo Terminal and HACTL for Environmental Excellence
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the full certification of Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) through its Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme. This certification was revealed during the World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong (SAR) this week, where Cathay Cargo Terminal and HACTL became the first cargo handlers from North Asia to achieve IEnvA certification. With this announcement, the total number of companies
Qatar Airways Expands Service to Nigeria with New Routes to Kano and Port Harcourt
Qatar Airways is enhancing its presence in Nigeria with the introduction of four weekly flights to Kano (KAN) in Northern Nigeria starting on March 2nd, and three weekly flights to Port Harcourt (PHC) beginning March 3rd. Both routes will operate via the country’s capital, Abuja. As reported by m.gulf-times.com, the airline currently offers two daily flights to Lagos and four weekly flights to Abuja, which will be increased to a
Global Interest Grows in Angola’s Airport Concession
Several international companies have submitted proposals to the government for the concession of management rights for the “Dr. António Agostinho Neto” International Airport (AIAAN). In recent days, these companies have conducted prospecting visits to assess the infrastructure’s potential and business opportunities. According to the Ministry of Transport, four European and American companies with expertise in airport management have acquired the specifications for the concession tender. They have also conducted technical
DRC grants traffic rights to Qatar Airways
The Qatari airline, Qatar Airways, has obtained traffic rights in Congolese airspace and could begin serving the DRC during the year 2024, the Congolese authorities announced on Tuesday March 5. The convention was signed in Doha, Qatar, during the visit of the President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi to the Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. “As for the agreement that we signed to grant traffic rights to Qatar Airways, we
Menzies Aviation Partners with South African Airways for Cargo Terminal Operations
Menzies Aviation, the world’s largest aviation services company, has been selected by South African Airways (SAA) to manage all SAA Cargo terminal operations at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport, and Port Elizabeth International Airport. The appointment, initiated on December 1, 2022, with operations beginning in Cape Town, marks a significant step in SAA’s restructuring process post-business rescue. Professor John Lamola, SAA’s chairperson and CEO, emphasized
Durban’s Air Cargo Market Sees Revival Amidst Airline Resurgence
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
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