Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Etihad Cargo revealed that it has expanded its cargo capacity into Barcelona, Spain.
The cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways aims to provide freight forwarders and cargo customers with a greater access to its global network along key trade routes connecting Europe to the Middle East, Africa and Asia over its Abu Dhabi hub.
On 28 November, Etihad launched its first scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Barcelona.
“Spain is an important global trade market with high demand for both import and export capabilities to key destinations across the Middle East and Asia. Expanding our capacity into the market with the addition of services to Barcelona enhances our network with a greater focus on key global trade routes,” Abdulla Mohamed Shadid, Etihad Airways managing director cargo and logistics, said.
The Abu Dhabi-owned firm currently offers 28 tonnes cargo capacity out of Spain through bellyhold of its 787 and A330 aircraft per day.
The company also offers its customers greater reach and faster delivery times.
“The growing commercial and cultural links between the UAE and Spain are an opportunity to increase trade and Etihad is honored to play a pivotal role in facilitating and enhancing its growth,” Shadid
Etihad Cargo previously started operating in Spain as on off-line carrier, sending shipments to Paris and Amsterdam via truck to feed into the Etihad network.
In 2015, the company has provided daily air cargo services to key countries across the GCC, Africa, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia.
Etihad Cargo set an initial schedule to Barcelona of five times per week, to be increased to a daily service by the end of March 2019.
