Etihad Cargo has offered additional capacity on direct freighter service to Shanghai starting 2 February 2023, The additional weekly Abu Dhabi–Shanghai freighter flight brings the total number of dedicated cargo flights to eight per week with 850 tonnes of capacity. Passenger flights are expected to scale up to five each week. China is a key market for Etihad. The carrier added 2 weekly freighter services between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi in 2022. It plans to continue evaluating its network … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo adds capacity to Shanghai
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Etihad Cargo obtains CEIV Pharma recertification
Etihad Cargo has been awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma recertification by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Etihad Cargo achieved IATA CEIV Pharma recertification following an audit by independent validators that assessed the carrier's capacity to control and enhance its processes. The audit focused on the carrier’s quality management system that incorporates supplier management, training programmes, processes and procedures, audit … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo obtains CEIV Pharma recertification
Etihad pulls out all stops to be partner of choice
Here’s an in-depth interview with Martin Drew, senior vice president global sales and cargo at Etihad Aviation Group, showing us the ins and outs of the company’s operations to give us a bird’s-eye view of what Abu Dhabi’s main carrier is doing to become the air cargo partner of choice. Can you describe your fleet and how it meets your clients' requirements? Are you seeing more demand for certain types of shipments? Our current fleet comprises five Boeing 777 freighters, seven Boeing 777s, … [Read more...] about Etihad pulls out all stops to be partner of choice
Etihad to launch extended cold chain facility at AUH
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
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
