Etihad Cargo has been awarded Best Overall Carrier by the Italian Association of Air Cargo Agents (ANAMA).* Etihad Cargo is the fast-moving freight division of United Arab Emirates' flag carrier Etihad Airways.
The award was presented to Roberto Casabianca, Etihad Cargo's Head of Global Sales at ANAMA's annual cargo industry awards ceremony held recently in Milan's Museo della Triennale.
Etihad Cargo was lauded by a 14-member ANAMA jury for its investment in the Italian freight market, innovation, service performance, market competitiveness, for being the best cargo operator to the Middle East, and for its successful relationship with the Italian freight forwarding community.
David Kerr, Etihad Airways' Vice President Cargo, said: "This award is testament to our continuous focus on new and existing customers and our investment in the inbound and outbound Italian cargo market."
As a result of investment, Etihad Cargo's freight business in Italy is growing. In 2012, the carrier carried more than 19,000 tons of freight to and from Italy, up 15 per cent on 2011.
Mr Kerr added: "As a global cargo operator, we look forward to working ever closer with our partners to link Italy with the rest of our growing cargo network."
From its Abu Dhabi hub Etihad Cargo provides daily bellyhold cargo capability on Etihad Airways' passenger flights to and from Milan, and maindeck capability by way of a three times per week Airbus A330 freighter service.
ANAMA - Associazione Nationale Agenti Merci Aeree
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About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, began operations in 2003, and in 2012 carried 10.3 million passengers. From its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad Airways serves 94 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas, with a fleet of 78 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and over 80 aircraft on firm order, including 41 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 Airbus A380s, the world's largest passenger aircraft.
Etihad Cargo's freighters include three Boeing B777F, one Boeing 747-8F, one Boeing 747-400ERF, one Boeing 747-400F, three Airbus A330-200F, and a remaining freighter delivery - an Airbus A330-200F will arrive in spring 2014.
The average age of Etihad Cargo's fleet is now just 3.3 years, and 1.3 years for Etihad Cargo's six owned freighters. The airline's three Boeing 747 freighters are leased from Atlas Air (2) and KLM (1) respectively.
Etihad Airways holds equity investments in airberlin, Air Seychelles, Virgin Australia, Aer Lingus and, subject to regulatory approval, will acquire 24 per cent of India's Jet Airways. For more information, please visit: www.etihad.com
For more information contact:
Niall Doheny, Etihad Airways Corporate Communications
Tel: +971 (0) 2 511 1058
Email: ndoheny@etihad.ae
© Press Release 2013
