It is no secret that bilateral ties between China and Africa have been a contributing factor for the success of air cargo operators moving shipments on this route. As the first African airline to establish a footprint in the mainland, Ethiopian Airlines knows a thing or two about the ins and outs of the Chinese market, and the carrier was recently recognised for its exceptional cargo performance at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Payload Asia had a chance to gain insight on Ethiopian’s … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines gives rundown on Chinese cargo market
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Ethiopian Cargo recognised for 2020 volume in Guangzhou
Ethiopian Airlines Group was honoured for its cargo performance in 2020 at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). The Logistics of Guangdong Airport Authority handed the award during the 2021 client seminar held in Guangzhou. Last year, the airline loaded cargo on 1,622 flights. Flying 966 cargo flights on freighters, 572 on preighters (passenger aircraft converted to cargo), and 84 passenger flights loaded on the belly hold. Also read: Alibaba’s Cainiao taps Ethiopian Cargo to move … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Cargo recognised for 2020 volume in Guangzhou
Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
The UNICEF Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative has been formed with the world’s leading airlines to secure the transport of Covid-19 vaccines and medical supplies around the globe. These chosen carriers have signing agreements with UNICEF to support the prioritisation of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic. The airfreight initiative supports the COVAX Facility's efforts to ensure that countries have fair … [Read more...] about Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
Ethiopian Airlines cargo plane up in flames at Shanghai’s Pudong Airport
Ethiopian Airlines’ Boeing 777 freighter aircraft caught fire while loading cargo at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on 23 July, said the airline in a social media post. Fire was contained and none of the crew or ground staff were harmed, the post stated. Images and videos on social media showed clouds of smoke coming from the aircraft registered ET-ARH, with a large section of the upper fuselage on fire. News outlets say that the blaze may have originated on the main cargo deck … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines cargo plane up in flames at Shanghai’s Pudong Airport
“Fastest Growing International Cargo Airline of the Year” awarded to Ethiopian
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest cargo operator, has been awarded as “Fastest growing International Cargo Airline of the Year” at Air Cargo India International conference held in Mumbai on February 21, 2018. The biennial awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the seventh edition of Air Cargo India exhibition and conference, recognizing cargo carriers with immense progress and leading innovations in the air freight industry while enhancing customer experience. … [Read more...] about “Fastest Growing International Cargo Airline of the Year” awarded to Ethiopian
DoKaSch provides Opticooler for Ethiopian Airlines
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, the provider of climate-controlled solutions for air cargo, welcomes Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services as a new client for its Opticooler. Recently, the fastest growing and largest Airline in Africa and the German ULD provider signed a master agreement. “We are very glad to offer our customers a highly reliable packaging solution to transport temperature-sensitive shipments with DoKaSch’s Opticooler,” says Mr. Fitsum Abady, MD Ethiopian Cargo … [Read more...] about DoKaSch provides Opticooler for Ethiopian Airlines
