As worldwide vaccine distribution continues to pick up, there has never been a more critical time for collaboration amongst players in the air cargo and supply chain to ensure the safe transport of these life-saving doses. This was what the original partners had in mind when Abu Dhabi Ports, Etihad Cargo, Rafed (purchasing arm of Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company or ADQ), and air freight container specialist SkyCell joined Abu Dhabi’s Hope Consortium, the UAE-based public-private … [Read more...] about Freight forwarders join Abu Dhabi’s vaccine consortium
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Wildlife trafficking is worth US$20 billion
Linden Coppell, Environmental Manager, Etihad Airways told the afternoon session on the first day at the symposiums about Wildlife Trafficking: What can we do to stop it? Illegal wildlife trafficking is a US$20 billion industry and is threatening some of the planets most endangered species. Smugglers use many transport modes to move these goods. This presentation highlighted how the aviation industry is fighting to block the movement by air. Etihad Airways was one of the first … [Read more...] about Wildlife trafficking is worth US$20 billion
Etihad calls for reform in European aviation
Etihad Airways has urged the European Commission to embrace “bold, exciting and world-leading reforms” as part of the Strategic Aviation Package to overhaul Europe’s air transport industry. In a detailed submission to the Commission, the airline advocates a policy which actively facilitates competition and consumer choice, addresses critical shortfalls in aviation infrastructure and eases restrictions on market access and investments by non-European airlines. Etihad … [Read more...] about Etihad calls for reform in European aviation
SDV opens new warehouse in Dubai
SDV opens its new office building located in the free zone of Dubai International Airport. With this new facility, SDV better meets the requirements of its customers in the aerospace, luxury, cosmetics and telecommunications industry. The new facility includes 600 sqm of offices and a warehouse which represents a surface of 2,500 sqm under controlled temperature and humidity environment. The warehouse is especially adapted to the requirements of the Aerospace … [Read more...] about SDV opens new warehouse in Dubai
Emirates announces two key appointments
The Emirates Group has announced two appointments to its senior management team for key operational functions. Saeed Mohammed has been appointed as CEO, Emirates Flight Catering. He will be succeeded by Yousuf Mohammad Ali, who has been appointed as senior vice president procurement & logistics for Emirates Airline and Group Services. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, highlighted the pivotal role of these new … [Read more...] about Emirates announces two key appointments
Abu Dhabi airport sees 12.8% cargo growth
Abu Dhabi International Airport handled 797,069 million tonnes of cargo in 2014, representing a 12.8 per cent on the previous year. Th airport also welcomed 20 million passengers during 2014, which is 20 per cent more than in 2013 and a record year for the airport. Commenting on these numbers, H.E. Ali Majed Al Mansoori, chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “Abu Dhabi Airports is playing a fundamental role in supporting the drive by the emirate of Abu Dhabi to grow its global … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi airport sees 12.8% cargo growth
