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NewsEtihad signs up with Jettainer for cool ULD service
Etihad Cargo has extended its deal with ULD management firm Jettainer to include the management of the carrier’s cool containers.Jettainer has managed and maintained Etihad Cargo’s ULD fleet since 2011, but the airline has now added management of its temperature controlled containers through the container management firm's cool&fly service.This includes ...
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Etihad Cargo expands dry ice carrying capacity
Etihad Cargo has received UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) approval to expand dry ice carrying capabilities across its Boeing Dreamliner and Boeing 777 fleet.The GCAA approval means the carrier’s main Boeing fleet can now carry up to five times more dry ice per flight, enabling it to provide "enhanced ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo lists capacity on CargoWise
Etihad Cargo, through its partnership with WiseTech, has listed its airfreight capacity on cloud-based digital air cargo platform CargoWise.Freight forwarders using CargoWise can now access the carrier's flight schedule and rates, as well as booking its airfreight capacity.Scott McCorquodale, chief automation officer of air cargo at WiseTech, commented: “We’re delighted ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo appoints Rom Top Aviation as Israel GSA
Image source: EtihadEtihad Cargo has selected Rom Top Aviation as its general sales agent (GSA) for its airfreight operations in Israel.The deal coincides with the launch of the carrier's scheduled twice-weekly Abu Dhabi-Tel Aviv service, which commences today.“The new three-and-a-half hour service will link two vibrant economic and technological centres ...
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UNICEF signs up airlines for vaccine distribution efforts
UNICEF has signed agreements with several airlines as part of its Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative, which will support efforts to provide equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines across the world.The United Nations (UN) children's fund announced today that as part of its vaccine distribution efforts it has signed agreements with AirBridgeCargo, Air ...
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Hope Consortium adds more forwarders to Covid-19 vaccine distribution efforts
More freight forwarders have joined the Hope Consortium, a UAE-based public-private partnership, to support the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines across the globe.The latest partners are Bolloré Logistics, CEVA Logistics, DB Schenker, DHL, FedEx Express, MICCO Logistics, RSA Global and UPS.The collaboration of leading freight forwarders continues to "cement the credibility ...
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Etihad achieves pharma growth as it continues vaccine rollout
Two years after Etihad Cargo achieved IATA Pharma certification, the carrier has experienced growth in the number of shipments transported with its specialised PharmaLife service.Martin Drew, senior vice president of sales and cargo at Etihad Aviation Group, said the carrier attributes the 50% year-on-year increase to its 54 dedicated pharma ...
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FedEx confirms acquisition of B777F from Etihad
FedEx Express has confirmed the recent acquisition of a Boeing 777 freighter aircraft from Etihad, as it continues its fleet modernisation.Manager of FedEx communications Jonathan Lyons said the aircraft will go into operation later this year.As of November 30 last year, the express giant had 46 B777 freighters in its ...
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NewsHope Consortium adds forwarders to aid in Covid-19 vaccine distribution
A group of freight forwarders have been selected by the the Hope Consortium, a UAE-based public-private partnership, to support the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines across the globe.The latest consortium partners include Agility, Aramex, Hellmann and Kuehne+Nagel, which will help address the different steps of the logistical challenge, including last-mile distribution.The ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo teams up with Validaide
Etihad Cargo will list its pharma facilities and capabilities through validation platform Validaide.The cargo division said the move would allow it to reach the more than 500 logistics providers that use the Validaide platform to search for pharma facility and service capabilities.Customers will be able to define, share and search ...
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NewsAbu Dhabi leads Covid vaccine Hope Consortium
Abu Dhabi is spearheading the launch of the Hope Consortium to facilitate Covid-19 vaccine distribution across the world, amid an anticipated surge in specialist pharma supply chain demand.Comprising a membership of leading Abu Dhabi and global entities, the Hope Consortium represents a complete supply chain solution to address vaccine transport, ...
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NewsEL AL and Etihad look to team up on cargo
Left to right: Tony Douglas of Etihad Aviation Group and Gonen Usishkin of EL AL AirlinesEL AL and Etihad will explore a new partnership as the UAE and Israel continue to forge closer business relationships following the signing of a peace deal earlier in the year.EL AL Israel Airlines and ...
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Etihad overhauls management as it adapts to being ‘mid-size’ carrier
Several senior Etihad Airways personnel, including chief commercial officer Robin Kamark, are stepping down from the Middle Eastern carrier as it undertakes an extensive reshaping to adapt to the changed market situation.The company said it is overhauling its business model to emerge as a “mid-sized carrier”, focusing on a fleet ...
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Etihad Cargo adds CSafe Global's RAP containers to PharmaLife service
Etihad Cargo is rolling out temperature-controlled container firm CSafe Global's RAP containers across its network, as part of its PharmaLife service which offers both active and passive container solutions for various temperature requirements.The move follows Etihad becoming the first carrier in the middle East to receive the IATA CEIV Pharma ...
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Etihad Cargo launches new pharma service
Etihad Cargo has launched PharmaLife, a specialised pharma and healthcare product which replaces the carrier’s TempCheck product.The company said the service will be available at 54 stations but will focus on key its gateways including Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, Chicago, Paris, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hyderabad, London, Milan, Melbourne, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, and ...
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NewsDrew takes over cargo top job at Etihad
Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has promoted Martin Drew to the role of managing director - cargo and logistics.Responsible for the entire Etihad Cargo business, as well as Etihad Secure Logistics, Drew will report directly into Etihad Aviation Group chief commercial officer, Robin Kamark.With more than 20 years’ experience in the ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo partners with air cargo screening app
Etihad Cargo has formed a partnership with supply chain solution app E2open, that will help it to automate its cargo screening processes in compliance with global regulations.As part of the deal, E2open will "improve efficiency, streamline workflows, minimise the risk of fines and penalties, and reduce the manual time" associated ...
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NewsLIVE UPDATES: Air cargo continues fight against Covid-19
A live roundup of air cargo companies' efforts to meet the challenges presented to supply chains by the Covid-19 outbreak.————— May 18, 16:11pm BST —————————————–Düsseldorf Airport has been handling medical equipment and other traffic-related to the coronavirus outbreak.Gerton Hulsman, managing director of cargo operations, said: “We have had a variety ...
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NewsAir cargo coronavirus relief effort continues over the weekend
A wrap up of air cargo's response to the coronavirus outbreak over the weekend starting April 10--------------- April 14, 13:30pm BST -----------------------------------------Heathrow Airport has revealed stats showing increases in the number of cargo flights it has handled in recent weeks as it uses its available capacity to prioritise cargo flights ...
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Air cargo continues to ramp up emergency response operations
Airlines and freight forwarders have been continuing to ramp up their cargo operations in response to urgent demand for critical medical equipment.IAG Cargo said it has been leading efforts across the group's airlines, which include Aer Lingus, British Airways and Iberia, to transport critical goods like personal protective equipment (PPE), ...