UAE – Etihad Airways has introduced five new destinations in China: Shanghai, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, alongside six in Africa: Accra, Harare, Asmara, Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, and Lagos. For fresh-produce exporters and food logistics investors, this expansion positions Abu Dhabi as a vital bridge for perishable cargo between Asia and Africa, promising faster transit times and improved supply-chain reliability. New Routes, New Opportunities for Perishables The expansion reflects a broader push to align passenger and cargo operations with trade flows between Asia and Africa. For Etihad Cargo, these new routes are positioned as part of a wider logistics network rather than as standalone additions. The carrier stated that these routes will strengthen trade lanes linking Asia and Africa via Abu Dhabi. Further, this is expected to support the movement of electronics, e-commerce shipments, pharmaceuticals, perishables, and industrial goods, while also facilitating ...