Etihad Cargo is preparing to launch a new state-of-the-art pharmaceutical cool chain facility at the Cargo Village in Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH). The airline partnered with Etihad Airport Services and Abu Dhabi Airports to build the facility, which is expected to enhance the handling and storage capacity at AUH. According to Etihad, the additional 3,000-sqm facility will feature the latest technology and features, including bulk loading docks with levelers, high-speed roll-up shutters, … [Read more...] about Etihad to launch extended cold chain facility at AUH
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Etihad to offer more belly space to China next month
Etihad Cargo will introduce an additional 30 tonnes of belly capacity via two weekly direct passenger flights to Guangzhou using a Boeing 777 starting 10 October, subject to regulatory approvals. This latest addition to the carrier’s network means that Etihad will become the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger and cargo services to China’s top three gateways since the start of the pandemic. In July, the carrier announced the introduction of direct passenger flights … [Read more...] about Etihad to offer more belly space to China next month
Scan Global opens second office in the UAE
Earlier this month Scan Global Logistics (SGL) opened a new office at the Abu Dhabi Airport Freezone, its second office in the UAE. Situated close to the Khalifa seaport and Etihad Cargo’s hub at Abu Dhabi airport, the new office is equipped with a dual license of a freezone and a mainland company for offshore and onshore requirements. Scan Global said the new office will be operational 24/7 and will offer round-the-clock service for shipments requiring urgent handling like aid and relief, … [Read more...] about Scan Global opens second office in the UAE
Etihad to add belly cargo space to JFK for winter
Etihad Cargo will introduce additional air freight capacity to New York in its winter schedule via four new direct passenger flights each week to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) starting 15 November 2022. The new flights, which will be operated with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will allow an additional 50 tonnes of belly capacity each week for the airline, bringing its total cargo capacity into and out of the US to 1,084 tonnes each week. With the added flights, the carrier will … [Read more...] about Etihad to add belly cargo space to JFK for winter
Etihad adds cargo capacity amidst Chinese demand
Earlier in July, Etihad Cargo reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with the introduction of 15 direct passenger and freighter flights per week. During the pandemic, the carrier supported customers in China with a wide variety of capacity, including introducing reconfigured cargo-only passenger freighters. Etihad said it will continue to expand operations from July onwards, focusing on direct passenger flights and dedicated 777 freighter flights. Etihad Cargo currently operates … [Read more...] about Etihad adds cargo capacity amidst Chinese demand
Etihad makes key tie-ups to enhance cargo solutions
Etihad has been busy making key partnerships as the carrier looks to become a go-to airline when it comes to providing reliable cargo services. The Adu Dhabi based airline recently extended its long-term partnership with Jettainer after it signed a 5-year contract with the ULD supplier. After comprehensive analysis on the requirements of Etihad and its customers, Jettainer will now equip the airline’s entire ULD fleet with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) tags. This will enable Etihad Cargo to … [Read more...] about Etihad makes key tie-ups to enhance cargo solutions