Etihad Cargo expands European road feeder services to 90 airports

Etihad Cargo has appointed Wallenborn Transports as its road feeder service (RFS) partner for Europe to expand its scheduled and specialised services across 27 countries.

This tie-up will facilitate the transportation of cargo between Etihad Cargo’s main European gateways, such as Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt, and offline stations.

Etihad Cargo bolsters footprint

“Providing seamless connectivity between Etihad Cargo’s European main freighter gateways and offline destinations is essential to meeting the carrier’s delivery promises,” said Etihad Cargo’s head of Cargo Operations and Delivery, Thomas Schürmann.

“Strategic partnerships with leading RFS providers such as Wallenborn strengthen our value proposition and will enable the carrier to further expand operations in Europe, which is a key territory for the airline,” Schürmann added.

Frantz Wallenborn, Wallenborn group president and CEO, said: “We’re proud to be selected as a strategic partner and look forward to enhancing Etihad Cargo’s capabilities in Europe and introducing its premium products to new markets.

“This partnership will give Etihad Cargo’s customers access to a comprehensive network connecting over 90 airports and a range of specialised logistics solutions, such as GDP-validated transport for temperature-sensitive healthcare products. Highlights of our partnership include dedicated capacity, 24/7 customer support and handling services in 27 countries.”

The carrier’s cargo arm has entered into strategic partnerships with RFS providers around the world to bolster its operational footprint and ensure the efficient end-to-end journey of cargo.

The new partnership with Wallenborn will enhance the carrier’s capabilities in Europe and will enable the carrier’s customers to benefit from specialised logistics solutions, including the use of integrated telematics technology.