Etihad Cargo ships 500 tonnes of berries from Africa

With berry season taking full swing in Africa, Etihad Cargo is on track to transport up to 500 tonnes of this delicious fruit over the coming months. Using its FreshForward system, moving fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat and flowers has been simplified. Etihad Cargo bears the distinction of being the first Middle East carrier to be awarded the IATA CEIV Fresh certificate, ensuring that the transportation of fresh produce including dairy, vegetables, meat and fish is transported with the highest care. With the help its extensive road feeder services network, Etihad Cargo is trucking strawberries, blueberries and other fresh berries from Zimbabwe and Cape Town to Johannesburg, from where the perishable cargo will make its way to destinations around the world, including the UAE, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Jakarta and Bangkok, via its Abu Dhabi hub.