Solar-powered logistics centre in Dubai 
DB Schenker has opened its first fully solar-powered logistics centre in Dubai (UAE). The 33,000 sqm distribution hub DLC II is located on the Dubai South logistics premises, in immediate proximity to the Al Maktoum International Airport. It serves as a key regional logistics... more
Emirates launches Dubai-Barcelona-Mexico route
Despite criticism from Mexican-based airlines, Emirates took off to Mexico City yesterday, 9 December 2019, marking the UAE's airline's first passenger flight to Mexico. Fitted with a bellyhold cargo volume of 90 cbm, the B777-200LR, which makes a stop in Barcelona (Spain)... more
New joint cargo plans at Abu Dhabi airport
Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics services arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, have announced a major project to enhance Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) into a state-of-the-art global air cargo centre of excellence. Both partners will implement... more
Four new maindeck destinations in South America
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced a major expansion of services in South America. Scheduled B777F services to Campinas, Brazil (VCP), Santiago, Chile (SCL), Lima, Peru (LIM) and Bogotá, Colombia (BOG) will join its freighter network on 16 January 2020. The twice-weekly... more
Emirates to increase Dhaka cargo capacity
In less than seven months, on 1 June 2020, Emirates will add a fourth daily service to Dhaka, to cater to Bangladesh's growing economy and the country's large diaspora who work and live in the Middle East, Europe and the USA. The new service will be operated by a B777-300ER,... more
Emirates paves way for Peru maindeck service
At the beginning of this month, 50 Peruvian companies travelled to the Expo Peru Dubai in the UAE and established important contacts. Now, the impending launch of a freight service between Dubai and Lima has been announced. Edgar Vásquez Vela, Peru’s minister for foreign trade... more
Formula-E cars flying from Europe to Riyadh
Saudia Cargo has for the second year in a row transported the World Championship Formula-E cars, which took place last week-end at the historical Diriyah, carrying 67 cars in four shipments totalling 375 t. Formula-E cars departed from Milan, Italy, and Doncaster, UK, to... more
Kale Logistics Solutions partners with Khimji Ramdas
Kale Logistics Solutions has partnered with Khimji Ramdas’ information & technology division (KICT), a part of the Khimji Ramdas group, which is an established business conglomerate in the Sultanate of Oman. KICT and Kale Logistics Solutions will invest in developing new... more
Key topics discussed in Dubai
The effect of automation, artificial intelligence and digitalisation were the key topics at this week's Cargo Connect conference at the Dubai Airshow 2019 (UAE). Portfolio director Rachel Sturgess: "The conference provided real opportunities for industry networking, with... more
Data to make aviation sustainable
Boeing and Etihad Airways have announced that one of the UAE's flag carrier's B787 Dreamliners will become a "Greenliner", serving as a flying laboratory for testing procedures and initiatives that could further reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Also in... more