The agreement creates opportunities for the organizations to exchange market insights
Etihad Cargo and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a framework for collaboration to strengthen international air cargo connectivity and support the growth of aviation-related trade.
The agreement creates opportunities for the organizations to exchange market insights, explore joint initiatives, and identify opportunities to expand air cargo and passenger activity.
The collaboration supports Virginia’s broader strategy to strengthen Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) as a competitive global air cargo gateway, particularly for high-value and time-sensitive supply chains serving the pharmaceutical, perishables, energy, data center, and cloud computing industries.
Cargo segments
Etihad Cargo’s experience across specialised cargo segments complements the areas of focus identified under the MOU. Its dedicated PharmaLife and FreshForward products support the transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and perishables, alongside broader capabilities in handling high-value, time-sensitive and specialised cargo across its global network.
“Through the MOU with VEDP, we look forward to exchanging knowledge and exploring opportunities that strengthen international air cargo connectivity through Washington Dulles,” stated Stanislas Brun, Chief Cargo Officer, Etihad Airways.
“Our collaboration with Etihad Cargo represents another important step toward connecting Virginia businesses to global opportunities and strengthening the Commonwealth’s position as a gateway for international trade,” added Eric Jehu, Vice President of Logistics at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.
