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NewsEmirates adds five B777-200LR freighters to order book
Image source: EmiratesEmirates has announced a firm order for five new Boeing 777-200LR freighter aircraft, with two units to be delivered in 2024 and the remaining three in 2025.The agreement, worth over $1.7bn at list prices, takes the airline’s total order book to 200 wide-body aircraft.Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al ...
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NewsQatar Cargo adds Riyadh freighter
Source: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has launched a new freighter service to Saudi Arabia as it looks to capitalise on demand to and from the country.The new twice-weekly freighter service to Riyadh started on November 1 and will utilise a B777F offering around 100 tonnes of capacity per flight.The ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo to work with IATA on CEIV-Pharma Certification
Source: Saudi Cargo - L to R: Saudia Cargo CEO Teddy Zebitz and Frederic Leger, IATA Senior Vice President Commercial Products and ServicesSaudia Cargo is to work with IATA on gaining its Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) Certification for safe and secure air transport ...
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NewsCargo village and terminal upgrade at Abu Dhabi airport nears completion
Source: Abu Dhabi Airports Free ZoneAbu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) is approaching completion of its cargo village and terminal rehabilitation project.As part of an expansion strategy to increase cargo capacity and enhance operational capabilities, the project has equipped the cargo facilities within ADAFZ with upgrades that meet the latest ...
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NewsScan Global Logistics adds second UAE office this year
Source: Scan Global LogisticsFast-growing forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has opened its second office in the UAE in less than a year.The new office is based in the Abu Dhabi Airport Freezone, which SGL said would allow fast freight handling, including expedited customs services."By having customs close by, we can ...
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UAE approves first electric cargo plane
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved a temporary licence for the first all-electric, zero-emissions cargo plane in the region.Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, said in a Twitter post: "In the Council of Ministers, we approved the temporary license ...
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NewsMaersk grows its logistics offering in UAE
Photo: MaerskMaersk is set to grow its logistics footprint in the UAE after signing an agreement to more than double its warehousing and distribution offering in UAE.Maersk Kanoo UAE has signed an agreement with Dubai South, the largest single urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate, for ...
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NewsEuropa Air and Sea adds Dubai office
Nathan Lynn. Source: EuropaFreight forwarder Europa Air & Sea will continue its recent expansion with the opening of an office in the UAE.The company said that the new office will open in Dubai later this year and follows on from the addition of an office in Shanghai at the start ...
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NewsGlobal Critical Logistics signs Saudi deal with SAL
Paul Martins, chief executive and president, GCL (right) and Faisal Al-Bedah, managing director and chief executive of SAL . Photo: Global Critical LogisticsLive events service provider Global Critical Logistics (GCL) has signed an exclusive commercial partnership agreement with SAL Saudi Logistics Services.SAL will provide exclusive logistics services to all GCL ...
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NewsScan Global Logistics continues expansion with new UAE business
Source: Scan Global LogisticsScan Global Logistics (SGL) has opened a wholly-owned business in Dubai, taking advantage of the new no-local sponsor regulation.The company had commercial representation in Dubai for a number of years, but decided to take advantage of new regulations allowing 100% foreign ownership in the UAE.Only one month ...
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Digitalisation project to boost UAE air cargo security
IATA and Federal Authorities for Identity, Citizen, Custom and Port Security (ICP) in the UAE are working together to enhance air cargo security in the country.Both organisations will work on the deployment of a Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) system in the UAE.The UAE will be the first country outside ...
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Newsdnata invests $17m in Iraq operations
Photo: dnatadnata has announced significant expansion of its operations in Iraq with investment of $17m.The ground handler opened a new, advanced cool chain facility and a bus maintenance facility for its bussing fleets at Erbil International Airport (EBL), which together represent a total investment of $3.5m.dnata will also invest an ...
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Qatar Cargo launches next stage of its WeQare charitable initiative
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched the latest "chapter" in its WeQare charitable initiative.The third part of the carrier's initiative is titled Let's Stand Together and will include a donation drive that seeks to gather donations in kind for children, from April 26 to May 10.The donation drive focuses on three ...
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dnata invests in cargo despite volatility
Cargo handler dnata is looking to invest and expand despite ongoing market volatility, with a focus on innovation, infrastructure, sustainability and people.At an event to highlight recent developments at dnata, chief executive Steve Allen said that the overall handling market had faced a tough couple of years but added that ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo reinstates dual-hub operations in Dubai
Photo: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo has announced that it will be reactivating its cargo hub at Emirates SkyCentral DWC (Dubai World Central) airport, for dedicated freighter aircraft operations from March 26.The move will mark a return to dual-hub cargo operations in Dubai for the air cargo carrier after a period of ...
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NewsQatar Cargo gallops ahead with huge horse transport
Source: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has transported 190 race, show jumping and dressage horses over the last few weeks ahead of a series of events in the Middle East.The horses were being transported for the Amir Sword Festival in Doha (17-19 February), the Saudi Cup in Riyadh (25-26 February), ...
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NewsDigital airfreight solutions launch in Abu Dhabi
Yousef Al Riyami, chief technology officer – Maqta Gateway (right); and Jubran Al Breiki, director Etihad Airport Services signing the digital airfreight solutions agreement. Photo: AD Ports GroupAbu Dhabi Ports Group’s digital arm Maqta Gateway has introduced digital airfreight solutions as part of the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP).These ...
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Qatar Cargo approves latest Releye container
Qatar Airways Cargo has become the latest carrier to approve the use of Envirotainer's Releye RAP temperature controlled container.Envirotainer launched the RAP version of its Releye temperature-controlled container earlier this year. The container is able to hold five pallets, compared with the existing 2021 RKN model’s three pallets.Qatar Airways Cargo ...
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NewsMiddle East J&T Express logistics park aids air cargo
J&T Express launches in UAE and Saudi Arabia. Photo J&T ExpressThe air cargo industry is set to benefit from J&T Express’ plans to build the biggest smart logistics industrial park in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.Express delivery company J&T Express said it will set up its MENA ...
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NewsTexel Air acquires first 737-800BCF
737-800BCF. Photo: Texel AirBahrain-based Texel Air has acquired its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) that is also a first of its kind for the Middle East.A second 737-800BCF aircraft will be inducted for conversion with Boeing in May 2022 and is expected to enter service in September 2022. The ...