AVIATION-

SF Airlines + Etihad Cargo have launched China-UAE cargo routes: China’s SF Airlines and Etihad Cargo launched new air cargo routes linking China’s Ezhou City to Abu Dhabi last week. The new routes come as part of a wider partnership between the two airlines, which saw them ink an MoU recently to boost cargo volumes in light of increased demand in the UAE, China, and around the world. They also signed a reciprocal capacity agreement that allows Etihad to expand its reach to China by leveraging SF Airlines’ network, and have created networks connecting Etihad Cargo’s hub in Abu Dhabi with SF Airlines’ Wuhan hub in April.

About the services: SF Airlines’ flight, which has a capacity of 200 tonnes of air express, will depart once a weekand will mainly handle general cargo, e-commerce goods, and express shipments by providing efficient and reliable air logistics between the two countries, Xinhua News Agency reports.Etihad Cargo also launched its own weekly freighter service from Abu Dhabi to Ezhua Huaha Airport on Friday, according to a press release. The weekly flight will give Etihad Cargo access to 25 Chinese destinations including Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Nanjing, according to the release. Etihad Cargo is the first international airline other than SF airlines to operate flights to the airport. The airport provides a fast-handling sorting center, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and an international cargo terminal.

Cairo Airport Company and Singapore’s Changi Airport Group (CAG) sign logistics MoU: Cairo Airport Company and Singapore’s Changi Airport Group (CAG) have inked MoUs to boost freight capacity, improve passenger services, and work towards establishing a logistical hub at Cairo International Airport,according to an Egyptian cabinet statement. As per the agreement, CAG will run a feasibility study for the design, operation, management, and promotion of a logistical hub within the airport’s premises. CAG will also provide consultations for improvements to operations at Cairo International Airport.

SHIPPING + MARITIME-

Jeddah Islamic Port has been included on the Turkey Libya Express (TLX) service run by CMA CGMin partnership with Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), according to a Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) press release. The weekly route links Jeddah to hubs in Shanghai, Ningbo, Nansha, Singapore, Iskenderun, Malta, Misurata, and Port Klang and is operated by nine vessels, with capacity exceeding 30k TEUs.

DATA CENTERS-

The first phase of Exahertz’s USD 348 mn data processing and cryptocurrency mining center in the Salalah Freezone has been completed, Oman News Agency reports. The 312k sqm center is expected to achieve a quarter of its planned volume of production by the end of 2023.

The Jordan Capital and Investment Fund (JCIF) has acquired a significant stake in Aqaba Digital City Group, amid rising demand for local digital services, Petra reports. Aqaba Digital City Group — which hosts the country’s first data center — has a capacity of 6 megawatts.

STORAGE + WAREHOUSING-

Arcapita is expanding its logistics presence in the UAE: Asset management firm Arcapita is acquiring DSV Dubai’s warehousing facilities in Jebel Ali Freezone (JAFZA) and Dubai Investments Park (DIP) through a sale and leaseback agreement, according to a press release. The warehousing facilities cover an area of 99.9k sqm in JAFZA and 22.9k sqm in DIP.

ALSO WORTH KNOWING-

  • India-based carrier IndiGo started operating daily flights to Abu Dhab i and Jeddah from Ahmedabad last week. (Statement)
  • Authorities have put together a special investigative committee to determine what caused a fire at two Aqaba Logistics Village warehouses on Wednesday. No deaths or injuries resulted from the fire. (Petra)
  • The Dubai Logistics City Customs Inspection Center discussed with the International Humanitarian City ways to ease procedures related to the movement of relief shipments across the globe. (Statement)
  • Officials from Jeddah Islamic Port received the Consul-General of Italy Leonardo Costa to discuss potential investments. (Statement)
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