dnata on embracing the digital
Bernd Struck, senior vice president, UAE cargo and airline services, dnata spoke to ACW about how dnata is embracing all things digital and how this is affecting business. ACW: Just last week dnata announced the launching of the next-generation e-Commerce platform for the cargo community in the UAE. Can you tell me a bit about this? […]
dnata gains IATA CEIV Pharma at DWC
Cargo handler dnata has gained IATA CEIV Pharma certification at its Dubai World Central (DWC) facility. The certificate at DWC complements accreditation at Dubai International, and joins its CEIV network in Amsterdam, Dallas, Singapore and Toronto. Amsterdam, London, Manchester, Singapore and Zurich are all certified to GDP standards. dnata has invested in infrastructure and equipment, […]
dnata increases share in freight forwarding partners
dnata has strengthened its position in the UAE and international freight forwarding industry by increasing its ownership in two of its joint venture companies. It has purchased a 50% stake in Dubai Express, Freightworks and a 25.5% stake in Bollore Logistics UAE from Kanoo Group. As a result of the transaction, dnata is now the […]
dnata to provide Egyptair with cargo handling services at DWC
Dnata has extended its partnership with Egyptair by providing cargo handling services for freighter flights to Dubai World Central (DWC). Egyptair will initially operate one cargo flight a week between Dubai and Cairo using an Airbus A300 Freighter. Dnata has been providing Egyptair with ground handling services at Dubai International Airport since 2005, and says […]
dnata signs contract to implement IBS iCargo across its network
Dnata has signed a contract with IBS Software to implement the iCargo terminal operation suite across all of its stations. It is the first ground handler to launch a global roll out of iCargo and have its operations on one united platform using unified processes. The system is expected to be gradually implemented by 2020, […]
Air Cargo Europe: Pharma and new business models
If the two air cargo europe sessions were not enough, there will also be discussions focusing on pharmaceuticals and new business models. Pharma has been a hot growth sector for the air cargo industry in recent years, and with it significant drives to improve quality and an increasing number of companies undergoing International Air Transport […]
Not all rosy but dnata still happy with performance
Dnata is happy with how business in Dubai is going despite reduced military traffic causing a slowdown, senior vice president – UAE cargo, Bernd Struck tells Air Cargo Week. “In our part of the world, not everything is rosy but it is pretty good, we are actually celebrating, we had a good year. The cargo […]
Dnata passes one million tonne mark at DWC
Dnata has handled one million tonnes of cargo at Dubai World Central (DWC) since 2011, helped by 90 per cent growth in volumes since 2011. Since its first full year of operations in 2011, cargo volumes have increased from 89,729 tonnes to 170,260 tonnes in 2015, far exceeding the original growth forecast of 20 per […]