Etihad Cargo said it delivered a strong performance in 2025, increasing revenue by 8% year-on-year while transporting 703,000 tonnes, a 9% rise. It said the results reflect sustained demand across key trade lanes and the continued strength of its specialised product portfolio.
Significant growth was recorded across core verticals. FlyCulture – the transportation of artwork, cultural heritage and museum exhibitions – increased by 89%. LiveAnimals grew 121% year-on-year, supported by specialised handling expertise. PharmaLife expanded by 22% and the luxury vehicle service, FlightValet saw a 174% increase.
With its partnership with SF Airlines, Etihad Cargo became the largest cargo operator between mainland China and the Middle East.
Etihad Cargo achieved a Delivered As Promised rate of 88% alongside an On-Time Performance (OTP) of 81%,.
It expanded freighter services across key global hubs, including Shenzhen, Ezhou, Hong Kong, Riyadh, Paris, and Frankfurt, alongside new deployments from Phnom Penh and East Midlands. It also secured dedicated Boeing 777 freighter capacity operated by Atlas Air, bringing its total freighter fleet to six aircraft.
