Turkish Cargo has launched weekly freighter services to Senegal's capital, Dakar. The Turkish carrier said the launch marked the 10th freighter service to the continent as part of its expansion plans for Africa, and the 51st freighter destination across the globe. These all-cargo flights will supplement the already substantial cargo capacity currently available on the multiple passenger flights to the city, according to a press release issued by Turkish Airlines yesterday. Turkish Cargo … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo adds Dakar to freighter network
Africa
Agility to invest up to US$100M in Africa in 2015
Kuwait-listed logistics firm Agility plans to invest up to US$100 million on expanding its business in Africa, particularly in oil-producing states including Angola, Nigeria, Mozambique and Ghana, a senior executive said last week. “We are committed to growing our business in various markets and investments,” said Essa Al Saleh, chief executive of Agility’s logistics unit Global Integrated Logistics, told reporters at a media event in Dubai. “Africa is a growing … [Read more...] about Agility to invest up to US$100M in Africa in 2015
Emirates adds Burkina Faso freighter
Emirates Skycargo has bolstered operations on its African trade route network with the introduction of a weekly freighter service to Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. This is the 27th African destination to join the carrier's network. Emirates SkyCargo operates a B777F on the Dubai-Ouagadougou-Dakar (Senegal)-Frankfurt (Germany)-Dubai route. The aircraft is capable of carrying over 100 t of cargo each direction. The airline anticipates transporting goods such as pharmaceuticals and … [Read more...] about Emirates adds Burkina Faso freighter
SDV launches West Africa Air Express
West Africa Air Express is a new end-to-end airfreight service being run jointly by SDV and Bolloré Africa Logistics connecting international cities with Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea Conakry, via Dakar and Abidjan. In offering this service, SDV and Bolloré Africa Logistics respond to the significant airfreight coverage decrease affecting those three countries since the beginning of the Ebola outbreak earlier in 2014. West Africa Air Express is an efficient E2E solution … [Read more...] about SDV launches West Africa Air Express
Qatar launches service to Asmara
Qatar Airways has continued its expansion into Africa with the launch of services to its twelfth new destination this year, the Eritrean capital Asmara. Qatar Airways celebrated the new destination launch with a VIP reception held at the Asmara Palace Hotel. The reception which was attended by more than 200 guests including ministers, ambassadors and the corporate and travel trade industry was hosted by Qatar Airways chief commercial officer Marwan Koleilat, who extended a warm welcome … [Read more...] about Qatar launches service to Asmara
Jettainer welcomes first African airline client ECAir
Jettainer is taking over the supervision and maintenance of containers and pallets for Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir). Headquartered in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, the airline is Jettainer’s first client on the African continent. “We operate on a global scale and still see high potential for further growth, especially in the Asian market. The recent developments show that airlines around the world are convinced by our innovative complete service for … [Read more...] about Jettainer welcomes first African airline client ECAir
