Etihad Cargo launches SmartTrack, the industry’s first real-time smart shipment tracking solution

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched SmartTrack, a game-changing premium service that gives customers real-time access to shipment location and condition data, raising the bar for transparency in global air freight. Unveiled at Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Munich, SmartTrack positions Etihad Cargo as the first carrier globally to […]

Strengthening Abu Dhabi’s role as a healthcare hub

Etihad Cargo is making significant strides in bolstering its cool chain infrastructure to meet the growing demand for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products. With the recent expansion of its pharma hub in Abu Dhabi, the carrier has doubled its cool chain storage and handling capacity, a move designed to streamline operations and improve service delivery for the […]

Etihad Cargo supports global flower movements for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has demonstrated its commitment to supporting global trade with the transport of over 500 tonnes of fresh flowers from Nairobi, Kenya, to key markets in Europe for Valentine’s Day and European Mother’s Day. Leveraging its state-of-the-art cool chain solutions, including its IATA CEIV-certified FreshForward product, […]

Navigating the Americas

Within the Americas airfreight market, shaped by fluctuating trade demands, evolving regulations, and customer-driven transformations, a regional approach can be a powerful strategy for success.  Tailoring operational approaches to align with specific needs and leveraging innovation and efficiency can allow operators to rise to shifts in strategy or market conditions.  “We currently serve the Americas […]

Etihad Cargo boosts UAE industry with extended MoU

Etihad Cargo has extended its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), offering preferential air cargo rates to In-Country Value (ICV)-certified companies. This initiative comes as part of Etihad Cargo’s commitment to promoting local products, strengthening the UAE’s industrial sector and enhancing its competitiveness in international markets. READ: ANTONOV […]

Etihad Cargo ramps up belly hold capacity with winter schedule

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has unveiled its expanded winter schedule, increasing belly hold cargo capacity across key global markets. Starting November 2024, the enhanced schedule will introduce additional frequencies to existing routes and a new passenger destination—Nairobi. Etihad Cargo will offer belly capacity on 880 passenger flights per week […]

Etihad Cargo marks ten years of success in Vietnam

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating a decade of successful operations in Vietnam. This milestone highlights the carrier’s commitment to supporting Vietnam’s booming trade and economic growth, particularly in the high-tech and manufacturing sectors. Since the launch of freighter services in July 2014, Etihad Cargo has continuously expanded its […]

Etihad Cargo celebrates twenty years of successful operations in India

Etihad Cargo is celebrating 20 years of operations in India, a milestone that reflects the airline’s ongoing commitment to the Indian market since its first flight to Mumbai on 26 September 2004. Over the years, Etihad Cargo has expanded its presence in India, now offering belly hold capacity via nonstop services between Abu Dhabi and […]

Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines to strengthen UAE-China trade with joint venture commitment

Etihad Cargo have announced their shared commitment to a project that will establish a landmark joint venture, marking an unprecedented milestone in the 40-year history of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China. In a significant meeting at SF Airlines’ headquarters in Shenzhen on 18 September, key representatives from both airlines convened […]

Etihad Cargo restructures global network

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has announced a comprehensive transformation of its organisational structure to further enhance customer experience, support business development, and drive continued growth. The new structure will enable the carrier to align more closely with the needs of its customers with a new allocation of regions and […]

Etihad Cargo Reinforces Commitment to North American Market With Incremental Capacity

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has strengthened its commitment to the US market. The carrier will offer incremental capacity beyond its belly hold capacity in cooperation with network partner airlines to meet the growing demand for air freight to the US. Etihad Cargo currently offers 550 tonnes of wide-body capacity […]

Etihad Cargo boosts European capacity with new Madrid route

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, has announced it will be expanding its freighter network with a new route to Madrid. Starting on July 15, 2024, Etihad Cargo will operate two weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD). The […]

Etihad Cargo enhances direct eBooking connectivity with Kuehne+Nagel integration

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has established a direct eBooking integration with global logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel. This strategic collaboration is the latest step in Etihad Cargo’s digitalisation journey, further streamlining the booking experience for its partners and customers and expanding its portfolio of eBooking integrations, which already includes industry leaders […]

Etihad Cargo Ramps Up Belly Hold Cargo Capacity With Summer Schedule

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will provide its customers and partners with increased belly hold cargo capacity across its global network starting from June 2024. The carrier’s summer schedule will introduce 23 passenger flights to new destinations and increase passenger flights to existing routes by 77 per week, totalling 100 new […]

Etihad Cargo celebrates ten years of strategic partnership with Envirotainer

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating the carrier’s ten-year strategic partnership with Envirotainer, a global market leader in secure cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals. This milestone marks a decade of excellence in transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals across the globe, combining Etihad Cargo’s comprehensive global network and expertise […]

Etihad Cargo introduces cool dollies to enhance cool chain capabilities

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has enhanced its Abu Dhabi tarmac transportation fleet with the addition of high-tech cool dollies.The introduction of cool dollies for the transportation of pharmaceutical and perishable shipments will enable the carrier to fully complete its temperature-controlled cool chain capabilities at its Abu Dhabi hub.  In partnership […]

East to West

Looking to the West, the challenge in the airfreight industry remains evident, requiring carriers to adapt rapidly to evolving market dynamics.  Volumes have dropped while capacity increased as belly-hold space returned through the revival of the passenger sector. This situation was widely expected as the industry returned to a sense of normalcy after a tricky […]

Bridging Africa and Abu Dhabi

Looking to foster economic growth in both the UAE and Africa, Etihad Cargo and Astral Aviation inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi to build on the opportunity in the busy trade lane.  Africa exports perishables into the Middle East, mainly comprised of flowers, fresh fruits, vegetables and meat, while it imports consumer […]

Etihad Cargo expands US capacity with inaugural Boston flight

Etihad Cargo, Etihad Airways’ cargo and logistics arm has expanded its US network and will offer increased capacity to the region by introducing a new service to Boston, Massachusetts. The carrier’s inaugural flight arrived on 31 March, commencing the regular service that will see the airline operate four flights per week to Boston. Boston is […]

Etihad Cargo and Astral Aviation’s inaugural flight: Abu Dhabi to Nairobi connection

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, in partnership with Astral Aviation, a leading cargo airline with extensive African network coverage, completed the inaugural flight from Nairobi, Kenya, to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 21 March 2024. This flight marked the commencement of a promising collaboration following the Memorandum of Understanding […]

From stable to sky

The safe and humane transportation of horses is a matter of paramount importance, necessitating a deep understanding of the various breeds of horses, their unique temperaments, and specific care requirements. This expertise is crucial in ensuring that each horse is provided with the safest and most comfortable travel conditions possible. Each breed of horse has […]

Etihad Cargo has partnered with Awery Aviation Software

Etihad Cargo, Etihad Airways’ cargo and logistics arm has significantly enhanced its charter service capabilities through a new partnership with Awery Aviation Software.  This collaboration marks a pivotal step in the company’s efforts to meet the growing demand for charter services spurred by the global surge in e-commerce. The carrier has received a 35 per […]

Etihad Cargo issues promise to customers

Joining Etihad Cargo as the airline’s new Vice President Cargo, Stanislas Brun, is looking to build on the carrier’s “tremendous momentum” over the last few years in the cargo sector, paired with a strong performance on the passenger side.   As a combination carrier, Etihad Cargo offers both partners and customers bellyhold capacity on board passenger […]

Etihad Cargo’s new airfreight chief eyes opportunity

The UAE is a natural gateway between Europe, Asia, Africa and the US. Building on Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s strategic location and state-of-the-art infrastructure, this region continues to evolve to further cement its position as an international hub not just for air cargo, but also for passengers and logistics, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, e-commerce […]

Etihad Cargo signs three-year partnership deal with WFS

Etihad Cargo has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) for cargo handling services at 12 major international airports. The airports are in Europe, Scandinavia, North America, India, and Asia Pacific. READ: Etihad Airways appoints Vice President Cargo to drive growth The global award is for three years and will see WFS […]

Etihad Airways appoints Vice President Cargo to drive growth

Etihad Airways has appointed Stanislas Brun to the role of Vice President Cargo. Brun will be responsible for Etihad Cargo’s commercial operations including scheduled and charter flights, revenue management and network planning. Brun will report to Etihad Airways’ Chief Operating Officer, Mohammad Al Bulooki. Brun joins Etihad Cargo from Geodis, where, in his role as […]

Etihad Cargo continues strong cool chain product growth trajectory

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, achieved record year-on-year growth of the carrier’s dedicated cool chain products — PharmaLife and FreshForward — in 2023. The airline recorded the highest volumes of pharmaceuticals transported in Etihad Cargo’s history, achieving a 37 per cent increase in shipments compared to 2022. The carrier also […]

Etihad Cargo SecureTech to make transportation of consumer electronics safer

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched SecureTech. This new product is the ninth addition to the carrier’s suite of premium products and is dedicated to the safe and secure transportation of consumer electronics, including mobile phones, laptops, tablets and other lithium battery-powered devices. Etihad Cargo has developed and launched […]

Passenger travel powers cargo operations

With travel effectively back to pre-pandemic levels globally, airports have shifted their focus back to passenger operations, putting a squeeze on freighter-only operations. As the industry settles into its next chapter, the winners seem to be those who can combine both passenger and cargo operations to ensure connectivity in key destinations, guaranteeing coverage into the […]

Etihad Cargo attains IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has achieved the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. The carrier is the third Middle Eastern airline to attain this certification and has become only the fifth airline globally to achieve CEIV Pharma, Fresh, Live […]