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SKYTEAM CARGO ALLIANCE NAMES SAUDIA CARGO CEO OMAR HARIRI AS ITS NEW CHAIRMAN

SkyTeam Cargo, the Cargo, the largest alliance in rience for our customers. largest alliance in the the cargo industry account- With the growing demand air cargo industry, has ing for nearly 20% of the for pharma and e-commerce, announced the appointment global air cargo movement. our aim is to continue exof Omar Hariri as the new SkyTeam Cargo with its two ploring new markets while chairman of its Executive decades of formulation has enhancing connectivity and Board. come a long way and with its efficient deliveries, further

Hariri, concurrently the 12-member airlines reaching grow and strengthening CEO of both Saudi Airlines every corner of the globe, the core business of our Cargo Company (Saudia Car- enjoys a vast geographic 12-member airlines.” go) and Saudi Arabian Logis- reach and connectivity be- Hariri joined Saudi Aratics Company (SAL), replaces tween the east and west and bian Airlines Cargo (Saudia Shawn Cole, VP Cargo of vice versa.” Cargo) as CEO in February Delta Airlines, who held the “I would like to thank 2018, bringing with him an position for three years. Shawn for his contributions extensive experience in air

The Executive Board of during the last three years freight and logistics manageSkyTeam Cargo Alliance, and SkyTeam Cargo Alliance ment from his diversified which is made up of top and its members for giving executives from the group’s me this opportunity. Moving 12-member cargo airlines, forward, we will continue endorsed Hariri’s new role focusing on actively promotduring their latest meeting. ing and strengthening the

Commenting on his new alliance between the memrole as the Chairman of the bers and at the same time SkyTeam Cargo Alliance Ex- focusing on enhancing our ecutive Board, Hariri said: “It technologically driven operawill be an honor chairing the tional and network capability executive board of SkyTeam to ensure an outclass experoles at DHL Express and FedEx Express.

He has a Master of Science Degree in Procurement Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Salford’s Business School in Manchester, United Kingdom.

“It has been a pleasure serving as chairman of the cargo executive board,” Shawn Cole, Vice President of Delta Cargo, commented. “During my time as chairman, we focused on building connectivity, sourcing with economies of scale and connecting with our customers. Our true character was revealed in the face of the many unprecedented challenges brought upon us by COVID-19. I know that Omar Hariri will serve our alliance well as we continue to navigate through the crisis, rebuild network connectivity and contribute to support the transportation of vaccines”.

Saudia Cargo is the latest member of SkyTeam Cargo joining in April of 2019. The group, which marked its 20th anniversary last September, also counts Aeroflot Cargo, Aerolíneas Argentinas Cargo, Aeromexico Cargo, Air France-KLM Cargo, Alitalia Cargo, China Airlines Cargo, China Cargo Airlines, Czech Airlines Cargo, Delta Cargo and Korean Air Cargo as members.

MAN DELIVERS 80 NEW LION’S COACHES IN SAUDI ARABIA

MAN Truck & Bus recently delivered offering the best-in-class and we will work constantly impressed for a number of 80 units of the New Lion’s Coach to deliver the best support.” years thanks to its high reliability and low to its customer in Saudi Arabia. The Lion’s coaches are powered by a fuel consumption – and a clear champion This is a milestone in MAN’s journey in 6-cylinder diesel engine that conforms when it comes to total cost of ownership,” the Middle East. This is single largest deal to EEV emission norms and delivers says Rudi Kuchta, Head of Business Unit for the new Lion’s Coaches in the country 440 hp. They are also equipped with Bus at MAN Truck & Bus. and second one this year. In the beginning Automated MAN TipMatic 12 OD Developed with the daily needs of of 2020, MAN delivered a coach to Al- gearbox, with retarder; air-conditioning customers in mind, every last detail of Salem in the country – the first to a private system engineered for hot climates; driver the MAN Lion’s Coach has a focus on customer in the Middle East region. assistance systems such as Electronic efficiency. The TipMatic automated

The MAN Lion’s Coach was voted stability program (ESP), Lane Guard gearbox employs MAN’s new moving‘Coach of the Year 2020’. This vehicle System (LGS), Emergency Brake Assist off and gear-shift strategy, optimally combines economic efficiency, comfort, (EBA) and Adaptive Cruise Control; matched to the D26 engine. The engine and practicality with innovative technology ergonomic seating layout with impressive itself is proven to deliver consistent highand timeless design. Other distinguishing passenger comfort together with features performance with low fuel consumption features include its like USB sockets at passenger seats; and long maintenance intervals. exceptional handling behaviour on the Advanced Multi Media Coach (MMC) and The Lion’s Coach also stands out in road as well as a comprehensive range of two LCD monitors. terms of the innovative safety solutions it convenience features. This coach comes provides for drivers, passengers and other equipped with actual safety solutions both The mark of the lion: MAN Lion’s road users. The ergonomically designed for passengers and driver that have been Coach cockpit offers intuitive operation while developed by MAN engineers over the For customers looking for state-of-the- driving, meaning that the driver can years. art equipment that offers maximum fully concentrate on the road. The new,

Joerg Mommertz, Senior Vice President functionality and is a sound investment, bigger glass skylight/ emergency exit and Head of Sales Area Middle East, the MAN Lion’s Coach is an ideal solution hatch features high UV filtration to protect Africa and Latin America, MAN Truck & for their fleet. This is a solid vehicle you passengers from the sun and offers Bus, said, “This is a significant moment for can truly rely on. The highly efficient increased safety by providing an easier us. We are happy with the confidence our coach exudes power and strength, yet option of escape in case of emergency. customers have placed in our buses. Our actually saves on fuel and is based on a The MAN Lion’s Coach provides commitment is to make the ownership sustainable driving concept. “The MAN maximum safety every time it takes to the enjoyable & profitable for customers by Lion’s Coach is the vehicle that has road.

AGILITY ABU DHABI INVESTS IN DOUBLE-TRAILER TRUCKS

Agility, a leading global logistics metric tons of CO2 emissions per year. the safest possible solution for the provider, is the first logistics Houssam Mahmoud, Chief Executive market, including Active Brake Assist company in Abu Dhabi to Officer for Agility Abu Dhabi, said: 4, proximity control, and lane assist. operate double-trailer trucks, which “In addition to being environmentally Agility conducted a transport route will improve operational efficiencies for friendly, the double trailers will survey to identify any routes that might its customers and reduce emissions by positively impact productivity – and be risky or challenging for drivers. cutting the number of trips made. that’s good for both Agility and our Agility insisted on lane assist capability

Agility operates an extensive fleet customers. We are able to pass a for the vehicles, and proposed it to the of trailers in Abu Dhabi. About 50 of lot of this benefits to our customer supplier after determining that drivers those are now double-trailer trucks. by providing greater flexibility and a would need help to navigate sharp Double trailers significantly reduce significant reduction in the number of round-a-bouts. the number of trips required to haul required trips.” In the United Arab Emirates, Agility cargo, decreasing overall wear and Acquiring the permit to operate has an industry-leading safety record, tear on tires and vehicles. In the first double-trailer trucks took six linking driver incentive pay to safety, six months of operation, Agility’s fleet months of proposals, trials, accident rather than speed of operations, and management data demonstrates that simulations, and safety demonstrations. has voluntarily provided extensive double trailers reduce fuel use by 26% Agility worked together with a local third-party training on double trailers to per container, eliminating about 2,500 automotive distributor to develop ensure it maintains its excellent record.

TADWEER OPENS EXPANDED USED TIRE RECYCLING FACILITY IN ABU DHABI

Tadweer announced has recycled nearly 17,000 tons years. the opening of its of tires since the beginning of The disposal of used tires expanded used tire 2020 until the end of its third in landfills causes serious recycling facility in quarter. In collaboration with its effects on environment as the Abu Dhabi. Run in strategic Italian partner, Tarheel has set rubber can take up to 1000 partnership with the private up a new integrated automated years to decompose due to its sector, the facility aims to plant that has increased its total high sulfur content. This has ensure the safe disposal of facility capacity to 100,000 tons prompted countries across used tires to avoid public annually. the world to ban scrap tire health and environmental risks. In expanding its used tire from landfill with the European

To ensure the facility’s recycling facility, Tadweer Union issuing legislations that success, Tadweer has seeks to significantly reduce include a complete ban on contracted with Tarheel the health and environmental the landfill disposal of tires Collecting Wastes LLC, an Abu risks associated with burning to protect public health and Dhabi-based firm with over 10 tires which causes serious environment. years of extensive expertise damage to water, soil, air Recycling of scrap tires in waste management and and public health, and could provides an excellent environment services. lead to diseases such as opportunity to use them as

Under its partnership with asthma, cancer, allergies, etc. an alternative fuel in cement Tadweer, Tarheel collects and Furthermore, tire burning can manufacturing. Scrap tires are cleans used tires prior to their have detrimental effects on used in cement kilns where recycling and treatment at the planet by driving global they are burnt at high gas the dedicated facility. With a warming that has emerged temperatures of 1000-1200 °C capacity to treat 70,000 tons of as one of the most important resulting in an instantaneous, used tires annually, the facility environmental issues in recent complete, and non-smokeless tire combustion.

Tire-derived fuel (TDF) is more cost effective than fossil fuels, and helps preserve natural resources by reducing the dependence on fossil fuels. TDF allows cement manufactures to reduce emissions and production costs, turning scrap tires from an environment and public health challenge to an efficient source of alternative energy.

His Excellency Dr Salem Al Kaabi, Director General of Tadweer, said: “The opening of our expanded used tire recycling facility is aligned with Tadweer’s strategic objective of converting used tires from an economic burden into a valuable economic resource. In addition to reducing the adverse effects of scrap tires on public health and the environment, the expanded facility will go a long way in saving energy and cutting related costs.

“Tadweer is committed to stepping up collaboration with its partners from the government and private sectors to benefit from global expertise in the safe disposal of used tires to protect the environment from the adverse effects of harmful ingredients used in tire production. In addition to reducing pollution significantly, Tadweer’s approach in dealing with such materials has helped local market to source materials locally in line with the highest international quality and safety standards.

“Tadweer will continue to utilize the latest recycling technologies and global best practices to achieve its goal of safeguarding public health, preserving environment and supporting the sustainable development of Abu Dhabi,” Al Kaabi added.

EMIRATES SKYCARGO INTRODUCES AIRBUS A380 ‘MINI-FREIGHTER’ CHARTER OPERATIONS

Emirates SkyCargo has started utilising its Airbus A380 aircraft on select cargo charter operations to transport urgently required cargo across its network. The first dedicated

Emirates A380 ‘mini-freighter’ successfully transported medical supplies between

Seoul and Amsterdam via Dubai.

Working collaboratively with the

Engineering and Flight Operations teams within Emirates, the air cargo carrier has optimised the cargo capacity of the

Airbus A380 to safely transport around 50 tonnes of cargo per flight in the bellyhold of the aircraft.

Emirates SkyCargo has introduced dedicated cargo operations on the A380 aircraft in response to the surge in the demand for air cargo capacity required for the urgent transportation of critical goods, including medical supplies for combatting COVID-19 in regions experiencing a second wave of the pandemic. Emirates SkyCargo is working on further optimising the capacity of its Airbus A380 aircraft through measures such as seat loading of cargo and has planned more dedicated cargo flights on aircraft for the month of November.

A leading player in the global air cargo industry with a destination network spread across six continents, Emirates SkyCargo has continued to introduce innovative cargo solutions in line with rapidly evolving market conditions since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The freight division of Emirates offers a variety of options for cargo capacity and connectivity to best match its customers’ requirements. Emirates SkyCargo operates dedicated cargo flights on its Boeing 777-F and its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft including 14 modified Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft with seats removed from Economy Class for additional cargo volume. Through its responsiveness and agility, the air cargo carrier has been able to maintain the flow of essential goods and trade across international markets during the pandemic, often providing a much required helpline to communities around the world.

Taking a lead in the supply chain for the global distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine, Emirates SkyCargo announced recently that it set up the world’s largest EU GDP compliant airside hub in Dubai dedicated for the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition to world-class fit for purpose infrastructure for the storage of the vaccine, the facility would also be able to offer value added services such as repackaging, re-icing and redistribution of the vaccine. The air cargo carrier has also set up a rapid response team to coordinate requests for the movement of the vaccine.

Emirates SkyCargo currently offers cargo capacity on scheduled flights to 135 destinations across the world.

RSGT TAKES DELIVERY OF TWO STS CRANES AND 10 HYBRID-RTGS WITH AN INVESTMENT OF US$ 35MN

Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) STS cranes can accommodate the has taken delivery of two state- latest generation of Ultra-Large Conof-the-art remote-controlled tainer Ships (ULCS) of 24,000+ TEU Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes, and 10 capacity, with a 70-meter reach and hybrid-Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes a 52-meter height. RSGT is the only (RTGs), as part of the latest steps in terminal at the Port of Jeddah capable the planned expansion of Jeddah of accommodating the ULCS class’s Port’s premier facility to double mega-ships. Manufactured by ZPMC annual container throughput capacity in Shanghai, China, the new semi-auto 5.2 million TEUs by 2023. tomated STS cranes feature advanced

“This is another key milestone in technology such as remote control, RSGT’s commitment and continuous Optical Character Scanning capabilinvestment to enhance our world-class ity; chassis alignment, and automatic terminal services. As well as increase landing systems; vessel profiling, ganthe efficiency and capability to meet try, and trolley positioning systems; the different levels of customer needs and intelligent status condition monifor next-generation vessels,” stated toring systems. RSGT CEO Jens Floe. The new hybrid-RTGs will enhance The new 65-ton twin-lift capacity environmentally sustainable terminal and yard operations by automatically switching to battery power from diesel power to optimize efficiency by reducing fuel consumption and harmful greenhouse gas emissions during container handling operations. . By 2023, RSGT will deploy 24 Super Post-Panamax quay cranes, 67 Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs)

Plans are underway for a total investment of USD $1.7 billion on infrastructure, equipment, and improvements in line with RSGT’S commitment to Jeddah’s future, ultimately increasing annual container throughput capacity to 8.8 million TEU.

“RSGT is the largest logistics gateway, and the largest container terminal, in Saudi Arabia, and on the Red Sea. “Our goal is to attract and growth the regional transshipment business through continuing providing world-class service to our customer’s vessels and hinterland supply chain,” noted Mr. Floe.