Etihad Cargo cargo tonnages up 17% in first half of 2024

Etihad Airways' cargo and logistics arm Etihad Cargo has reported a 17% increase in cargo tonnages carried in the first half of 2024, in comparison to the same period last year. It did not disclose specific volumes. The division said it was ""driven by strategic expansion"". Regionally, the company saw tonnages increase in the western region by 20% and in the east by 19%. The UAE experienced a 15% growth in tonnages. ""Etihad Cargo has demonstrated agility, adapting to evolving customer needs and responding to increased demand across key markets,"" said the company's vice president cargo Stanislas Brun. ""The carrier has strategically increased freighter and belly capacity to support regional growth and Etihad Cargo’s partners. Achieving double-digit tonnage growth is a testament to the team's dedication and the effectiveness of Etihad Cargo’s expansion strategies."" Etihad Cargo's strategy has included adapting to the growing e-commerce market. It has implemented strategic initiatives, including dedicated charters for the express transportation of e-commerce goods. With contracts extended until December 2024, the company said it is well-positioned to handle large volumes efficiently. It added that the ""strategic location of Zayed International Airport and the carrier's expertise in handling express and e-commerce cargo"" has helped boost its status as an e-commerce transit hub.