Looking back on a special year – Saudia Cargo 
Saudia Cargo, the global air cargo carrier from Saudi Arabia, demonstrated significant operational growth last year, marked by an increase in cargo volumes and flight activities. The company transported 577,870 t of cargo in 2024, representing 27% growth in transported weight... mehr
Auftrags-Rekord 
Containerschiffe sind Trumpf – zumindest ab 8,000 TEU. Die internationale Schifffahrtsorganisation Bimco vermeldet einen Rekord-Auftragsbestand für Containerschiffe. Zudem geht die Organisation davon aus, dass Linienreedereien ihre Flotten in den kommenden Jahren vergrössern... mehr
Graduation day at Emirates SkyCargo
The first cohort of Emirates SkyCargo cargo managers has completed an executive leadership training programme, with a second cycle set to begin in April. The course equipped participants with tools to address future industry challenges, including artificial intelligence,... mehr
Record growth in air cargo demand – Iata
The newest data from the International Air Transport Association (Iata) shows that, compared to 2023, full-year demand in 2024 increased by 11.3%. With those numbers it exceeded record volumes from 2021, according to Iata. Full-year capacity also rose by around 7%, while... mehr
Heiter durch schwere See
United Heavy Lift führt Wetterrouting-Plattform ein. Syroco, A French climate tech startup, das die Energiewende im Seeverkehr unterstützt, bestückt elf Schiffe eines führenden Anbieters von Seetransportdiensten für Schwergut, Stückgut und Projektfrachten mit seiner... mehr
Aquaculture and whales
Two months after announcing the development of 1.1 sqkm dedicated zone for aquaculture and related industries the Kezad Group, from Abu-Dhabi, and Flying Whales, a French-Canadian aeronautical company, have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding. Kezad operates... mehr
AD Ports to add logistics area in Alexandria
AD Ports and the Egyptian ministry of industry and transport are embarking on the joint development of a 1.1 sqkm logistics park at Alexandria Port. As part of the venture, AD Ports will work together with an affiliate of the Egyptian ministry and explore developing, managing... mehr
NAV Aero and Oman Air Cargo join forces
Nav Aero, a global cargo GSSA and brokerage network, has entered into a partnership with Oman Air Cargo, a carrier recognised for its innovative airfreight solutions. This agreement enables Nav Aero to provide increased flight options, advanced scheduling flexibility and... mehr
CO2 avoidance and reduction certificates launched
The certificates, introduced by Etihad Rail in the UAE, quantify and validate the carbon savings businesses achieve by choosing rail over alternative transport modes, directly contributing to the UAE’s decarbonisation goals. It is the region’s first-ever ‘CO2 Emission Avoidance... mehr
Adding airfreight capacity in Saudi Arabia
Chapman Freeborn now works with Ajex Logistics Services to boost cargo and passenger activities in Saudi Arabia. With the kingdom’s ‘Vision 2030’ aiming to increase airfreight capacities to 4.5 million t a year, Chapman Freeborn can add to its offerings in the region.... mehr