Aviation and warehousing updates from Qatar, Egypt and the UAE

AVIATION-

EgyptAir Cargo inks three Asia to Europe air freight contracts: EgyptAir Cargo — the cargo division of Egypt’s flagship carrier EgyptAir — signed three contracts with three global shipping agents to launch operations of new freighter routes, according to a statement last week. The first contract with Hong Kong Link Global International Logistics will see the airline operate regular flights on a route from Hong Kong to Italy’s Milan. It also signed two contracts with El Masria Co. for Trading to operate flights between Hong Kong to Turin, via stations in Cairo and Bangkok, and from Belguim’s Ostend to Turin.

Dnata transitions to biodiesel in the UAE: Dubai-based airport services provider is partnering with Dubai Airports and Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC) to implement a fleet-wide transition to biodiesel in the UAE, according to a press release. The initiative is projected to reduce CO2 by over 3.5k tonnes annually over the lifecycle of the fuel consumed by dnata’s fleet.

STORAGE + WAREHOUSES-

Qatar and Uzbekistan are discussing setting up a hub to distribute Uzbek products at Qatar’s Hamad Port, Trend reported on Thursday. Qatar Airways will provide cargo transportation for the initiative. The two sides also inked an agreement to bolster economic cooperation to promote investments.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

• ADQ expands logistics operations: Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ) is taking over the management, operation, and development of the Abu Dhabi toll system Darb and the Abu Dhabi parking system Mawaqif. (Statement)
• Dubai Chambers + China ink trade agreement: Dubai Chambers inked an MoU with China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Tianjin Sub-council (CCPIT) to boost Chinese investments in Dubai and support Dubai-based companies’ expansion into the Chinese market. (Statement)
• Etihad Airways adds new European routes: UAE’s Etihad Airways will launch direct flights to Poland’s Warsaw and Czechia’s Prague starting 2 June 2025. (Statement)
• Milaha awarded Food Safety System Certification: Qatar Navigation (Milaha) was awarded the FSSC Foundation’s Food Safety System Certification for its adherence to regional warehousing regulations and global food safety standards. (Statement)