Emirates SkyCargo will reopen its cargo terminal in Dubai South (DWC) to serve as a dedicated airside hub for cold chain storage and distribution of a much anticipated Covid-19 vaccine. With the resumption, the 4,000-square-metre Emirates SkyCentral DWC will be “the largest dedicated airside facility in the world for COVID-19 vaccines,” estimated to hold around 10 million vials of vaccine at any one point in time, the carrier said. Emirates SkyCentral DWC has a full arsenal of equipment … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo to reopen Dubai South terminal for vaccine distribution
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Emirates SkyCargo revalidates pharma certification at Dubai hub
Emirates SkyCargo received a revalidation of the European Union Good Distribution Practices (EU GDP) certification for pharma operations at its hub in Dubai. The annual surveillance audit for the revalidation was conducted by Bureau Veritas, Germany. The air cargo carrier originally received its EU GDP certification in 2016 for its operations across the Emirates SkyCentral cargo terminals at Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central as well as the 24/7 bonded trucking … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo revalidates pharma certification at Dubai hub
Cargolux moves Dubai handling to Emirates
All Cargolux flights to and from Dubai World Central (DWC) will be handled by Emirates SkyCargo since early September 2017, following a cooperation agreement that the Luxembourg-based carrier signed with Emirates SkyCargo in May 2017. Emirates’ cargo flights to Luxembourg are currently handled by Cargolux’s partner Luxair Cargo. Customers benefit from Cargolux’s move in Dubai and can now enjoy state-of-the-art facilities with the most modern and up-to-date tools and equipment, … [Read more...] about Cargolux moves Dubai handling to Emirates
Rhenus establishes own country organisation in the UAE
The Rhenus Group has set up its own country organisation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and has opened its first business site in Dubai, operating there through Rhenus Logistics Gulf DWC LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rhenus Group. This company has been operating since 1 May 2016. Rhenus Logistics Gulf DWC specialises in handling air and sea freight and providing customs clearance for imports and exports. Its range of products also includes project business, warehousing and road … [Read more...] about Rhenus establishes own country organisation in the UAE
dnata hits 1 million tonne milestone at DWC
Dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, reached a key milestone in its operation at Dubai World Central (DWC), handling over one million tonnes of air freight since its first full year of operation in 2011. In just five years dnata has seen a staggering 90 per cent increase in freight volume, recording 170,260 tonnes in 2015, up from 89,729 tonnes in 2011. The performance has far exceeded the original growth forecast of 20 per cent. While expected to be the largest airport … [Read more...] about dnata hits 1 million tonne milestone at DWC
Record freight results from Dubai World Central
Freight volumes and passenger traffic at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) reached record levels in 2014, according to the fourth quarter and year-end traffic report released today by operator Dubai Airports. Freight volumes at DWC surged 262.5 per cent to 758,371 tonnes in 2014 compared to 209,209 tonnes in 2013, due to the completion of the shift of all freighter operators from DXB to DWC by May 2014. The airport registered … [Read more...] about Record freight results from Dubai World Central
