Etihad Cargo has increased its freighter services to Africa with the launch of a cargo only service from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Maya Maya Airport, Brazzaville (BZV), in the Republic of Congo. Operating twice weekly using a B777F freighter aircraft, the new service will fly from Abu Dhabi to Brazzaville via Lagos airport (LOS) in Nigeria. The freighter has a capacity of 100 metric tonnes and will transports tools, machinery, general cargo, electronics and project … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo launches AUH-BZV service
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Etihad unveils new service for pharma products
Etihad Cargo has unveiled TempCheck, its new cargo solution created to ensure the integrity of all temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and healthcare products as they are transported around the world. Supervised by trained and experienced service teams and ground handling staff, TempCheck incorporates the latest equipment, processes and operating procedures that keep all pharmaceutical products within a temperature controlled environment at every stage of the journey, from the cool room … [Read more...] about Etihad unveils new service for pharma products
Etihad switches to new cargo management system
Etihad Cargo has cutover to a new cargo management system on 18 January 2015 to provide its customers with greater communication and improved handling processes. The new cargo management system was developed in partnership with Hermes Logistics Technologies to meet Etihad Cargo’s specific requirements and provides an integrated IT solution that encompasses all the physical handling, documentation and messages, in real-time. A key benefit of implementing the new system is that it … [Read more...] about Etihad switches to new cargo management system
Etihad Cargo adds third B747 from Atlas Air
Etihad Cargo has expanded its fleet of freighter aircraft with the placement of a third B747 freighter from Atlas Air Worldwide as part of a multi-year Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) agreement. The 747-400 freighter is the third aircraft to be operated by Atlas Air on behalf of Etihad Cargo, and complements existing lease agreements previously signed by Etihad Cargo for B747 freighter aircraft in May 2012 and May 2013. Scheduled to come into service this month, the … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo adds third B747 from Atlas Air
Etihad, Avianca to partner on new freighter service
Etihad Cargo will partner with Avianca Cargo through a commercial agreement to deploy a freighter flight from Milan’s Malpensa Airport, Italy, to Bogotá, Colombia and from Bogotá to Amsterdam. The new service will operate twice a week, providing cargo connection between Europe and South America. The flights will also facilitate seamless transportation of goods to other markets around the world by linking the networks of both Etihad Airways and Avianca Cargo. In … [Read more...] about Etihad, Avianca to partner on new freighter service
Etihad sees surge in cargo in Q3
Etihad Airways' total cargo tonnage rose 9 per cent, year-over-year, in the third quarter of this year, which helped boost overall revenues at the UAE flag-carrier by 29 per cent. The carrier’s Etihad Cargo subsidiary shipped a total of 144,498 tonnes in Q3, bringing in revenue of $US$284 million, a 16 per cent increase, year-over-year, with just 1 per cent capacity growth. The third quarter at Etihad Cargo also saw the launch of freighter services to Moscow and Hanoi, increased … [Read more...] about Etihad sees surge in cargo in Q3
