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ACL Airshop signs ULD agreement with Atlas Air

Atlas Air has signed a long-term ULD management agreement with ACL Airshop that focuses on efficiency, digital innovation, and service excellence in worldwide ULD operations. Through the agreement, ACL Airshop will provide integrated ULD management services, including fleet management, MRO, digital tracking, and global logistics support. Atlas Air will benefit from ACL Airshop's IoT-based tracking technology and proprietary ULD management software, offering real-time visibility, utilisation insights, and analytics to optimise fleet performance. Continuous monitoring and proactive interventions will minimise disruptions, reduce costs, and maximize availability, said ACL Airshop. The partnership also highlights ACL Airshop's charter ULD logistics offering, which combines its global footprint with rapid-response capabilities to manage both routine and extraordinary demands. Bobby Wood, vice president, ground operations, Atlas Air, said: "Operational excellence depends on having the right resources in the right place at the right time. "This agreement strengthens our global ULD capabilities through greater visibility, improved fleet management and a trusted partner that understands the complexity of our worldwide operation. Together, these enhancements will help us deliver even greater reliability and service for our customers." James Harris, chief executive of ACL Airshop, added: "Atlas Air is one of the world's largest and leading cargo airlines, and we're proud to continue building a long-standing partnership founded on trust, innovation, and shared success. "By combining our global infrastructure, digital capabilities, and deep operational expertise, we're helping create a more connected, efficient, and resilient ULD management operation for the future."

Etihad Cargo appoints AVIAREPS as GSA in Uzbekistan

Etihad Cargo has appointed AVIAREPS as its cargo general sales agent (GSA) in Uzbekistan following the recent launch of Etihad Airways' passenger flights between Abu Dhabi, UAE and Tashkent. With immediate effect, AVIAREPS will support Etihad Cargo's commercial growth in Uzbekistan through dedicated cargo sales, customer service, reservations and local market development. Under the new agreement, AVIAREPS will promote and sell Etihad Cargo's air transportation services to cargo agents, freight forwarders and customers in Uzbekistan. The scope includes cargo reservations and booking administration, customer and post- sales support, sales visits, quotation and tender support, distribution of approved timetables, tariffs and promotional materials, sales reporting, and regular market insight. As part of its operational responsibilities, AVIAREPS will act as a local point of contact for customers and cargo agents, coordinate with ground handling partners where required, support shipment-related administration, and assist with the roll-out of electronic AWB implementation in the market. The appointment further strengthens AVIAREPS' long-standing partnership with Etihad as it already acts as a cargo GSA for Etihad Airways in two countries and as a passenger GSA in 18 markets across Asia and Europe, including recent appointments in Romania, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Georgia, in addition to existing partnerships in the Baltic and Nordic European countries and the Philippines. Frederick Overton, global head of cargo at AVIAREPS, said: "We are proud to further strengthen our partnership with Etihad through the new cargo appointment in Uzbekistan. "The launch of Abu Dhabi-Tashkent flights creates strong potential for cargo development between Uzbekistan, the UAE and Etihad Cargo's wider global network. "With our local market expertise, cargo know-how and established relationships with freight forwarders and cargo agents, we look forward to supporting Etihad Cargo's commercial growth and customer engagement in the market." Grant Kemp, regional general manager at Etihad, added: "Uzbekistan is an important addition to Etihad's expanding network, and the appointment of AVIAREPS as our Cargo General Sales Agent will support our commercial development and service offering in the market. "AVIAREPS' local presence, cargo sales experience and strong customer relationships make them a valuable partner as we continue to grow our cargo activities and strengthen connectivity through Abu Dhabi."

Qatar Cargo adds Helsinki to freighter network

Qatar Airways Cargo will next month operate its first scheduled freighter service from Helsinki, Finland. This once weekly service will begin on 2 September on a Doha-Budapest-Helsinki-Doha route, said Qatar Airways Cargo. The new service will utilise a Boeing 777 freighter to provide 100 tonnes of export cargo capacity out of Helsinki each week. Qatar said the new service complements the airline's existing seven weekly widebody passenger services on the Doha-Helsinki-Doha route, which offer over 70 tonnes of belly capacity weekly, each way. These passenger flights were reinstated in July after previous operations ended in December 2022. Helsinki is a strategic gateway for high-value and specialised cargo, connecting Finnish and Nordic businesses to global supply chains. Key export commodities from Finland include high-tech products, electronics, industrial machinery and spare parts, pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, perishables and e-commerce shipments. Import flows are driven by electronics, consumer goods, automotive components, industrial equipment and e-commerce, demonstrating Helsinki's role as both a manufacturing and distribution hub. Qatar Airways Cargo's TechLift, Pharma, Fresh, and Courier services, among other services, are designed to meet the unique transport and specialised handling requirements of these commodities. In coordination with its road feeder service (RFS) partners, Qatar Airways Cargo also provides scheduled and ad hoc trucking solutions to and from Helsinki across Scandinavia and the Baltic region. In July, Qatar Airways Cargo launched seasonal Boeing 777 freighter services on the Doha-London Heathrow-Paris-Doha and Doha-London Heathrow-Milan-Doha routes, while extra capacity is also now being provided for cargo customers on services to Dallas, Brussels and Tokyo, together with the carrier offering significant additional cargo space on links to Dhaka in Bangladesh and Entebbe in Uganda.