dnata has appointed Marwan Essa as Managing Director of its operations in Zanzibar, strengthening leadership in one of East Africa’s growing tourism and aviation gateways. In his new role, Marwan will have full accountability for dnata Zanzibar’s business performance and development, overseeing ground handling and cargo operations while driving service excellence for airline customers and airport partners. His appointment also marks the first time an Emirati has been named to lead one of … [Read more...] about dnata appoints Marwan Essa as Managing Director for Zanzibar
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CargoLand by LGG powers Valentine’s Day flower logistics
Valentine’s Day represents one of the most demanding logistics peaks of the year for the global flower industry, and CargoLand by LGG is once again fully mobilised to ensure seamless flows during this critical period. Each year, hundreds of tonnes of fresh flowers arrive within a matter of days, requiring flawless coordination, strict temperature control and absolute reliability. At this scale, speed, temperature control and coordination make all the difference. Built around a cargo-first, … [Read more...] about CargoLand by LGG powers Valentine’s Day flower logistics
Airforwarders Association announces retirement of Executive Director Brandon Fried
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has confirmed that Executive Director Brandon Fried will retire at the end of the year, following a long-planned decision announced to members at the Airforwarders Association General Meeting earlier today. During the transition period, Fried will continue to carry out his responsibilities in full, leading the AfA’s advocacy, policy engagement, and member activities until his successor has been appointed. The Board of Directors has employed an executive … [Read more...] about Airforwarders Association announces retirement of Executive Director Brandon Fried
Dubai in full bloom: dnata handles 227,530 kilograms of Valentine’s Day flowers in five days
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has handled 227,530 kilograms of flowers in just five days at its dedicated facility at the Dubai Flower Centre (DFC), marking a significant surge in volumes ahead of Valentine’s Day. Between 7 and 11 February 2026, dnata processed 274 shipments comprising more than 18,700 boxes of flowers, representing a significant uplift to a typical operating period. Operations peaked on 10 February, when the team handled 59,800 kilograms in a … [Read more...] about Dubai in full bloom: dnata handles 227,530 kilograms of Valentine’s Day flowers in five days
Air traffic grows steadily at HKIA in January
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 5.51 million passengers and 34,445 flight movements in January 2026, representing year-on-year increases of 4.5% and 2.4% respectively. Passenger traffic registered steady growth in the first month of 2026, with a double-digit rise in transfer/transit passenger segment compared with the same period last year. Traffic to/from the Chinese Mainland, Southeast Asia and North America recorded the most significant increases in the month. Cargo … [Read more...] about Air traffic grows steadily at HKIA in January
Emirates SkyCargo connects Kenya’s exports to the world – on Valentine’s Day and beyond
Emirates SkyCargo continues to support Kenya’s export community by ensuring that time-sensitive shipments – from fresh-cut flowers to premium gifts – reach customers around the world quickly and in optimal condition. Kenya remains one of the world’s largest exporters of fresh-cut flowers, with significant volumes transported by air to international markets, particularly in Europe. Strong international demand means reliable air cargo capacity is essential year-round. Beyond flowers, Kenya … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo connects Kenya’s exports to the world – on Valentine’s Day and beyond
