Etihad Cargo, the logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has reported strong performance across all markets in the first half of 2025.
Positive performance was achieved across all regions year-on-year, with the overall cargo revenue increasing 9% year-on-year, reflecting growth in both capacity and yield.
"These results demonstrate that Etihad Cargo is delivering sustainable performance by focusing on premium products, agile network planning and close partnerships with our customers. Adaptability and customer-centricity remain central to our success," said Stanislas Brun, chief cargo officer, Etihad Airways.
He noted that Etihad Cargo's flexible e-commerce strategy empowered SMEs and local businesses, strengthening Abu Dhabi's role as a regional hub for logistics and digital commerce.
To meet rising demand, Etihad Cargo said it strengthened its fleet with the recent delivery of an additional Boeing 777 freighter from Atlas Air, further enhancing capacity and flexibility across its network.
The airline also deepened its strategic partnership with China's SF Airlines, establishing a metal-neutral Joint Business Agreement that integrates operations and capacity across key trade corridors.
Etihad Cargo noted that this has introduced a weekly Shenzhen–Abu Dhabi freighter service and expanded frequencies on the Abu Dhabi–Ezhou route, raising weekly capacity between the carriers to approximately 630 tonnes.
Etihad Cargo achieved an 89.6% year-on-year improvement in its Delivered As Promised rate through continuous service reliability.
Global capacity rose 8% year-on-year, supported by additional belly hold and freighter operations, including new routes and redeployed capacity in high-demand markets.
Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport continued to serve as a strategic hub, reinforcing the UAE's position as a global gateway for express cargo and e-commerce flows.