Etihad Cargo, China’s SF Airlines connect their mega hubs
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s SF Airlines. As per the MoU, both carriers will start operating flights via their respective fleets to the other carrier’s hub in April, which will […]
DP World’s overseas logistics investments since 2012 cross $10bln mark
DP World has invested more than $10 billion (Dh37.3 billion) in the global logistics sector since 2012, making it one of the top five overseas investors in this period, according to the latest foreign direct investment (FDI) data released by leading industry consultants. The FT’s FDI Intelligence recently published its top five list for 2022, […]
AD Ports to develop and operate Safaga Port in Egypt
AD Ports Group, the leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, today announced the signing of a concession agreement to develop and operate a multi-purpose port in Safaga in Egypt, in addition to signing of two 15-year agreements, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and three Head of Terms (HoT) concerning ports located in Egypt’s […]
Etihad Rail to boost UAE’s economic growth, research shows
The UAE economy is set to get a major boost as Etihad Rail comes onstream, a new report has said. The rail network will boost the country’s freight transport sector, supporting ongoing growth in one of the key components of the local economy, according to Emirates NBD Research. Trade and freight transport services have been […]
AD Ports Group signs HoT for new multipurpose terminal in Pointe Noire Port, Congo
AD Ports Group signed today a Head of Terms (HoT) with the Ministry of International Cooperation and Promotion of Public Private Partnership of the Republic of Congo, for a new multipurpose terminal in Pointe-Noire. Under the HoT, AD Ports Group has the exclusive right to invest in the development, operation, and management of the “New […]
UAE: Dnata Catering boosts its presence in Australia
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has expanded its retail catering footprint in Australia, by winning a multi-year contract with the country’s newest airline Bonza to support its operations and services – including the delivery of the airline’s on-demand 100 percent Australian menu. dnata said its global experience and comprehensive, […]
Jafza records 30% growth in new customer registrations in 2022
DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) witnessed the highest customer registrations in a decade, marking a 30 percent year-on-year growth, and taking the total number of companies to over 9,500 in 2022. The Free Zone zone has created unparalleled opportunities in a variety of sectors through end-to-end logistics solutions, digital trade platforms and […]
AD Ports forms JV for services in Caspian, Black Sea
Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, has signed an agreement with Kazmortransflot (KMTF), to launch a joint venture (JV) to provide offshore and shipping services for energy companies in the Caspian and Black Seas. The JV is 51 percent owned by AD Ports Group and 49 per cent owned by […]
Etihad Cargo expands capacity offering to US
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, will further reinforce its commitment to the US market with the introduction of an additional three weekly flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from April 24, 2023. The additional flights will bring Etihad Cargo’s total cargo capacity to over 600 tons out […]
Uber partners with Dubai Airport to facilitate visitor influx in tourist season
Uber on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Dubai Airports, to improve riders’ on-ground commute experience when arriving in Dubai. The partnership comes in preparation to meet the growing operational needs in Dubai, as tourist arrivals in the city peak this winter. Uber has also launched its latest innovative travel feature, Smart Itineraries. Once riders […]