AIR CARG O WEEK


WORLD AIRPORTS


Saudia Cargo's outlook "نحشلل ةيدوعسلا" ـل ةيلبقتسملا قافآلا


For Saudia Cargo, 2025 marked a structural shift in global supply chains - most notably, a move away from China and a sharp increase in flows to Europe and the Middle East. These changes, driven by geopolitical factors and tariff strategies,


tested the industry’s resilience,” said Abdulelah Altunisi, Chief Financial Officer. “For Saudia Cargo, it validated our strategic investments in network agility and diversified services.” While overall growth was subdued, specialised cargo segments—


“2026 will be a year of confident, solution-driven growth.”


particularly e-commerce, pharma and high-tech - proved more stable and profitable. Saudia Cargo reported a 23 percent increase in e-commerce volumes, driven by redirected trade from China to the Middle East and new capacity allocations across high-growth APAC lanes. Capacity growth outpaced demand,


creating downward pressure


on rates. IATA forecast 0.6 percent volume growth against 6 percent capacity


gains, squeezing margins industry-wide. Carriers with


disciplined cost controls and fleet efficiency were better positioned. Looking ahead, 2026 is expected to be shaped by sustainable


capacity management, digitalisation, and deeper specialisation. Altunisi emphasised the need for


“superior value beyond speed”—through


bespoke solutions and seamless integration. The biggest risk? A modal shift back to ocean freight as reliability improves, combined with volatile fuel prices and continued overcapacity. Still, Altunisi sees clear upside in e-commerce from South and


Southeast Asia, coupled with the company’s fleet expansion and global partnerships under the “Saudia Cargo Global” programme. “2026 will be a year of confident, solution-driven growth,” he said. “Strategic investments in efficiency, specialisation, and diversification will define sustainable value creation.”


Abu Dhabi's momentum يبظوبأ يف مخزلا ةوق


Abu Dhabi Airports reported continued momentum in Q3 2025, with cargo volumes rising 15.5 percent year-on-year to more than 200,000


tonnes across its five commercial airports. The year-to-date total reached 545,511 tonnes, reinforcing the emirate’s growing relevance as a regional trade and logistics hub. While much of the attention centred on the group’s 18th consecutive


quarter of double-digit passenger growth, cargo also played a central role in its expansion strategy. Zayed International Airport (AUH) handled 49,073 aircraft movements in Q3, up 5.9 percent compared to the same period in 2024, as new routes and airline partners contributed to a broader uplift in activity. Recent additions to the network include China Eastern Airlines’ daily


service to Shanghai, Ethiopian Airlines’ new connection to Addis Ababa, and expanded operations by IndiGo and Air Seychelles. In parallel, Jazeera Airways resumed flights connecting both AUH and Al Ain with Kuwait, further strengthening regional ties. The third quarter also saw the airport group receive ACI Level Accessibility


2 Accreditation and Level 3 Customer Experience


Accreditation, recognising operational improvements and service quality. AUH was also named Best Airport for Retail at the 2025 Frontier Awards. Speaking on the results, Managing Director and CEO Elena Sorlini


described Q3 as “a landmark achievement,” crediting sustained network growth and stronger operational coordination. “Our airports are better positioned than ever to scale the emirate’s rapid advance,” she said.


Etihad Cargo's position قوسلا يف "نحشلل داحتالا" ةناكم


Etihad Cargo enters 2026 in a strong position, as global airfreight demand continues to outpace capacity. Between January and August 2025, international air


largely by surging low-value e-commerce flows. China–Europe lanes now account for an estimated 40 percent of


e-commerce volumes, while over half of China–U.S. air cargo was tied to e-commerce demand. That same period saw China–U.S. airfreight fall by nearly 20 percent,


reshaped by tariff pressures and shifting sourcing strategies. Imports from Taiwan and Vietnam almost doubled, while India surpassed China


trade grew 8.5 percent year-on-year, driven


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