Etihad Cargo is celebrating the first anniversary of its operations in Osaka, Japan, having handled 2,911 tonnes of cargo ex Osaka in 2024 – 39.1% of its total 7,440 tonnes ex Japan.
The cargo airline now operates 10 weekly flights connecting Osaka and Tokyo to over 100 global destinations.
Etihad Cargo has seen exceptional product growth, with its AirMail service achieving a 125.8% year-on-year increase in Japan and a 208% increase in Osaka, which now accounts for 39% of Japan’s total AirMail tonnage.
The airline’s SecureTech product, launched earlier this year for the safe transport of high-value lithium battery-powered electronics, has seen strong uptake in Osaka, which now contributes 20.8% of Japan’s total SecureTech tonnage.
Etihad Cargo’s digital transformation in Japan has also made significant strides, with e-AWB penetration in Osaka reaching 90% in 2024, while e-AWB penetration across Japan stands at 87%. Furthermore, online portal bookings in 2024 accounted for 9.53% of total bookings in Japan and 3.31% in Osaka, reflecting a growing reliance on digital solutions to enhance efficiency and streamline cargo operations.
Stanislas Brun, vice president of cargo at Etihad Cargo, said: “Celebrating one year of operations in Osaka is a significant milestone for Etihad Cargo. Our success in Japan, particularly in Osaka, demonstrates our commitment to being the air cargo partner of choice for our customers.
“By providing innovative and reliable airfreight solutions, we look forward to further supporting the growing Japanese market and helping our customers meet their evolving logistics needs.”
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