Tonnage in the east increased by 19% and the west was up 20% while the UAE registered 15% growth.
Special products helped increase tonnage with the IATA CEIV-certified PharmaLife product registering 9% growth supported by specialised cool dollies and breathable thermal blankets to minimise exposure to adverse conditions outside of temperature-controlled cool rooms.
SecureTech, which was launched in February this year to transport consumer electronics, registered 95% revenue growth due to demand for new mobile phones and devices.
Etihad Cargo was also awarded IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries (Li-batt) certification, making it the third Middle Eastern airline to earn the certificate.
To cater for e-commerce growth, Etihad Cargo implemented strategic initiatives including dedicated charters for the express transportation of e-commerce goods with contracts running until December 2024.
Stanislas Brun, Vice President Cargo at Etihad Cargo, says, “Achieving double-digit tonnage growth is a testament to the team's dedication and the effectiveness of Etihad Cargo’s expansion strategies. Building capabilities within regional teams and ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence across the carrier’s global network have been crucial to this success.”