Asyad Line expands its Far East Express service, boosting connectivity between the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent This expansion strengthens Oman’s role as a vital transshipment hub, offering businesses reliable and efficient shipping solutions. The increased frequency and capacity of the Far East Express service, particularly with a focus on Sohar Port, provide a competitive advantage for companies prioritising seamless trade flows and reduced transit times. As part of Asyad Group, this strategic move not only meets the growing demand for dependable shipping services but also positions Oman as a regional hub for investors. The country’s strategic location and business-friendly environment are further highlighted by this development.

The launch is based on a partnership agreement between QSS Maritime and World Modern Lights Company. This initiative is part of the Ministry’s efforts, alongside Omani port operators, to maximise revenues and further develop Shinas Port. The launch is based on a partnership agreement between QSS Maritime, the operator and developer of Shinas Port, and World Modern Lights Company.

Since DWC - Al Maktoum International opened 14 years ago, it was always planned for this brand new airport some 20 miles southwest of downtown Dubai to become the biggest passenger-handler in the world.

However, now the plan is for the megahub to eventually accommodate 260 million passengers per year. Thats a full 100 million passengers more than previous projections for the airport and would dwarf pretty much every other airport operations on the planet.

It will be five times the size of the current Dubai International Airport, and all operations at Dubai International Airport will be transferred to it in the coming years, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, said Sunday when outlining Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects strategic plan. The airport will accommodate 400 aircraft gates and feature five parallel runways, he added.

In an interview with TTG Asia, our CEO Paul Griffiths spoke about the vision for #DXB that prioritises passenger experience and technological innovation. Paul hoghlighted the importance of transforming airport operations into efforts focused on hospitality, rather than purely on infrastructure development.

Connect Worldwide cargo is proud of the achievements of Mr Paul Griffiths CEO DA

Etihad Cargo is hoping to capitalise on additional belly capacity being added for the summer season.

Etihad will add 100 additional passenger flights as part of its summer schedule, including 23 weekly flights to eight new destinations and 77 flights to existing destinations.

The new routes are Antalya, Bali, Al-Qassim (Saudi Arabia), Jaipur, Malaga, Mykonos, Nice and Santorini.

Highlighting its Europe additions, Etihad Cargo said, that from June 2, the carrier added three weekly passenger flights to Malaga and two flights per week to Nice.

In addition to increasing flights to Athens to 14 per week, two flights to Greece’s capital will operate via Myknos, and two flights will operate via Santorini.

The airline will also launch a new route to Antalya with three weekly flights and increase weekly flights to Istanbul from 10 to 14 from July 22.

Hainan Airlines has awarded a contract to SATS for cargo handling services in Saudi Arabia. The carrier operates three Airbus passenger flights a week to Riyadh and Jeddah.