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ABU DHABI POSITIONS FOR EXPANDED ROLE IN AIRFREIGHT


T gathered in a city


IACA opened the Air Cargo Forum (ACF) 2025 in Abu Dhabi, with a packed plenary session that outlined the market and infrastructure plans in the region. “It’s wonderful to see the community that embodies connection,


collaboration and innovation,” Stanislas Brun, Chief Cargo Officer at Etihad Airways, said. “Abu Dhabi is a city built on a vision of partnership, a bridge between East and West, where progress meets purpose. “Our commitment to innovation continues through


investment in digital transformation, including our smart tech solution, providing real time visibility, predictive insight and productive management to deliver a smarter customer experience.” Outgoing TIACA Chair Steven Polmans pointed to


the addition of Abu Dhabi to its conference locations as a reflection of the strength of the operations in the Middle East: “We want the Abu Dhabi forum to grow and stand shoulder to shoulder with our Miami edition as a key platform for collaboration, innovation and leadership in our industry.”


Infrastructure and capacity expansion With attendees arriving into Abu Dhabi via Terminal A of Zayed International Airport, which opened two


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years ago, the growth and development of the hub was on show to all before the conference even began. Abu Dhabi Airports was keen to emphasise this progress, as it looks to capitalise on growth trends. “We are the key enabler for economic growth and


diversification for Abu Dhabi, and we are playing a central role in accelerating the emirate as a global connectivity,” Carsten Norland, Chief Commercial Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, said. “We have just


celebrated that we have transported the last 12 months more than 31 million passengers. The East Midfield Cargo Terminal, scheduled to


open in late 2027, is intended to expand handling capability


and support integrated logistics


services. “This state of the art terminal will span approximately 90,000 sq m,” Norland explained. “We are creating an ecosystem where airports, airlines and trade partners move as one to unlock all the new demands which we see.”


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