Cargo Matters

Etihad Cargo adds new routes

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 09/04/2020

Following its recent launch of passenger freighter flights to ten destinations, complementing its Boeing 777 freighter operations, Etihad Cargo has announced five additional routes using Etihad Airways passenger aircraft to increase the flow of essential supplies into the United Arab Emirates and provide further east-west connectivity between major markets.

Dnata looks to furlough staff

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 08/04/2020

?Following the warnings from the world’s largest ground handling companies last week that COVID-19 was decimating their functionality, Middle-East headquartered dnata has decided to place a large number of its staff on the government furlough scheme.

Air India helps travellers and brings aid

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 06/04/2020

On April 4 Air India mobilised its resources to operate both international charter and cargo flights.

East Midlands experiences cargo boost

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 06/04/2020

The latest figures show that East Midlands airport, which is home to the UK’s largest air cargo operation, has increased its flight activity during the coronavirus pandemic.

Avion Express flies back into the cargo sector

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 01/04/2020

Originally established as a cargo and passenger airline back in 2005, Avion Express has announced that it is re-entering the airfreight market.

Virgin Atlantic operates first ever cargo only charter

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 26/03/2020

The flight saw the transportation of essential medical and pharmaceutical goods from London to New York.

Siginon Aviation benefits from Kale

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 23/03/2020

Kale Logistics Solutions has collaborated with Siginon Aviation in Kenya to provide a comprehensive air cargo management system for its operations in Jomo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi and Eldoret International airport.

Change of tack for carriers

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 23/03/2020

Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, airlines have been changing their modi operandi.

American Airlines launches cargo-only flights

Written by: Felicity Stredder | 20/03/2020

American Airlines is utilising its grounded passenger aircraft to move cargo between the US and Europe, on its first scheduled cargo-only flight since 1984.

Cargo handling tariffs reduced in Nigeria

Written by: Alwyn Brice | 19/03/2020

In a display of solidarity, both SAHCOL and NAHCO have reduced their cargo handling ramp charges.