AVIATION-

Etihad Cargo has expanded its partnership with China’s SF Express Co, operating two weekly freighter routes between the UAE’s Abu Dhabi and China’s Ezhou mega hubs starting 15 July, according to a statement. The airline is also launching a freighter service linking Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen. China-based delivery services and logistics giant SF Express’ cargo arm SF Airlines will add another freighter flight between Ezhou and Abu Dhabi to its roster, increasing the total to five weekly flights. The boost to flight frequency is forecasted to add 200 tonnes of capacity to the freighter route, bringing the total weekly capacity to 630 tonnes.

EQUIPMENT-

China’s XCMG adds new service center in Saudi Arabia: Chinese-owned manufacturing firm XCMG has launched a new service center in Dammam, according to a statement. The company also opened a transit warehouse, a component warehouse, and a training center. XCMG currently operates in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Tabuk, and is involved in the construction of several projects in the Kingdom.

ZONES-

SCZone inks agreement with China’s Befar: The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) inked a framework agreement with Chinese chemicals manufacturer Befar Group to set up an integrated chemicals production complex dubbed Green Marine in China’s special economic zone TEDA, according to a statement.

Investing big in phase one: Green Marine’s first phase will see a hefty investment of USD 250 mn to build a 300k sqm facility in TEDA. This phase aims to produce 100k tons of caustic soda, 50k tons of hydrochloric acid, 40k tons of bleaching agents and decolorizing products for textiles, and 10k tons of bromine and its derivatives annually. The complex is expected to generate annual revenues of USD 230 mn and create 795 jobs.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

  • SalamAir flies to Chennai: Oman’s budget airline SalamAir is operating two weekly flights to India’s Chennai International Airport starting 11 July. (Statement)
  • Etihad Airways flying directly to Bali for first time: Etihad Airways will launch its first direct flight to Bali’s Denpasar International Airport, which will operate four times a week. (Wam)
  • Etihad Cargo named Best Air Cargo Carrier: Etihad Cargo has bagged Best Air Cargo Carrier in the Middle East award from the Asian Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain (Aflas) Awards hosted by Asia Cargo News. (Statement)
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