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Etihad Cargo celebrates 20 years operations in India
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its operations in India.
In a press statement, the company said that the milestone reflects the airline's ongoing commitment to the Indian market since its first flight to Mumbai on 26 September 2004.
Etihad Airways added that its cargo arm has expanded its presence in India, now offering belly hold capacity via nonstop services between Abu Dhabi and 12 major Indian cities, with plans for further growth.
Cargo Handling
According to the statement, Etihad Cargo handles over 46,000 tonnes of cargo annually ex India, connecting the country to over 100 global destinations via its Abu Dhabi hub via 588 widebody and narrowbody rotations each month.
Some of the key commodities handled by the cargo service includes mobile phones and semiconductors, garments, pharmaceuticals, perishables, e-commerce, automobile components and courier shipments.
"As Etihad Cargo celebrates two decades of successful operations in India, the carrier's commitment to its customers remains strong," said Stanislas Brun, Vice President of Etihad Cargo.
He added: "Etihad Cargo's continued investment in its network, product range, infrastructure, and digitalisation efforts ensures the carrier can provide efficient, reliable air cargo solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers in India and beyond."
Future Outlook
In the press statement, the company said that it is planning to bolster its cargo operations in India, with a particular focus on pharmaceutical industry.
The carrier's IATA CEIV Pharma-certified PharmaLife product provides precise temperature control for the safe transport of high-value pharmaceuticals, a growing market in India.
The company is now exploring additional certified pharma trade lanes with key airline partners and has implemented stringent cargo screening for US-bound shipments from major Indian hubs, including Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, and Hyderabad.
"As Etihad Cargo looks to the future, the airline will continue to innovate and expand its operations, remaining committed to evaluating its network and adding capacity where required to support its customers in this key market," said the firm in the press statement.
