Emirates SkyCargo is marking several major milestones in the transportation of time- and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals through Dubai. The air cargo carrier is celebrating a decade of investment in world-class pharma logistics since September 2016, when it launched its specialised product for the transportation of pharmaceuticals and unveiled its GDP (Good Distribution Practice) certified dedicated pharma handling hub in Dubai, ensuring the highest standards of quality and … [Read more...] about A decade of delivering health and wellbeing: Emirates SkyCargo surpasses one million pharma shipments through Dubai
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Cathay Cargo strengthens global trade compliance with AI-assisted screening
Cathay Cargo has introduced an AI-assisted screening capability to give customers greater visibility of permit obligations as they navigate increasingly complex import, export and transhipment requirements worldwide, while equipping frontline teams with enhanced insights for more efficient follow-up. The new digital capability applies AI-assisted language analysis to check shipment information against relevant trade-control requirements, interpreting goods descriptions beyond simple keyword … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo strengthens global trade compliance with AI-assisted screening
BlueLight Humanitarian Airlines completes its first relief airlift, carrying Red Cross aid from Dubai to flood affected Nepal
BlueLight Humanitarian Airlines (BlueLight) has completed its first humanitarian mission, delivering 37 metric tons of emergency relief across 125 pallets from Dubai World Central to Kathmandu on behalf of the Belgian Red Cross-Flanders, after severe flooding in Nepal. The relief supplies were procured and donated by the Belgian Red Cross and the IFRC. BlueLight's role was to move them. The chartered Boeing 767 freighter left Dubai World Central on 20 September carrying 125 pallets of relief … [Read more...] about BlueLight Humanitarian Airlines completes its first relief airlift, carrying Red Cross aid from Dubai to flood affected Nepal
SolitAir charters two new cargo services to Uzbekistan
SolitAir has launched operations in Uzbekistan, bringing to three the number of Central Asian republics currently served by the UAE’s dedicated next-generation B2B, airport-to-airport express middle-mile cargo airline. Tashkent International Airport (TAS) and Navoiy International Airport (NVI) join SolitAir’s growing Central Asian network, with a particular focus on perishable shipments. The two new destinations significantly strengthen the airline’s coverage of the region alongside its … [Read more...] about SolitAir charters two new cargo services to Uzbekistan
Cathay Cargo volumes rise 9% in August as group reaches passenger record
The Cathay Group released its traffic figures for August 2026. Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “Driven by robust travel demand during the second half of the summer peak and healthy cargo demand across key markets, August marked another positive month for our travel and cargo businesses, despite elevated jet fuel prices. Our passenger airlines Cathay Pacific and HK Express together achieved a new all-time record by carrying more than 3.6 million passengers during … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo volumes rise 9% in August as group reaches passenger record
Lufthansa Cargo expands modular product portfolio with add-on service “Emergency” for critical shipments with absolute priority
Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its range of individually bookable additional services for customers with the new Add-on Service “Emergency”. The service is tailored for highly critical shipments, both planned and unexpected, that require the highest transport priority and dedicated handling throughout the entire journey. Examples include urgently needed spare parts and machinery, as well as life-saving pharmaceuticals and medical samples, for which reliable transportation and guaranteed uplift … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo expands modular product portfolio with add-on service “Emergency” for critical shipments with absolute priority
