Here is good news for the freight forwarding industry doing business from Muscat to the UAE and, from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia.
Gulf Air Cargo - a dedicated division of Gulf Air - has started new road feeder services (RFS) from Muscat to Dubai/Abu Dhabi and, from Bahrain to Dammam.
The service from Muscat is daily, whilst that from Bahrain operates six days a week, excluding Fridays and public holidays. The services offer customers an additional capacity of more than 8,000 kgs per truck on these routes, in addition to the capacity available in the numerous flights from Muscat to the UAE and Bahrain to Saudi Arabia.
"We introduced this additional service to bolster our already well-established cargo market between Oman and the UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia," says Gulf Air Head of Cargo Des Vertannes.
"Gulf Air already has a well-established, dedicated RFS in Europe connecting major European gateways. Our trucking service has gained a special reputation built on strong relationships with several transport operators, so our customers can expect the same reliability, flexibility and frequency, which are the hallmarks of Gulf Air Cargo.
"For instance, dedicated pallets of cargo arriving in Muscat or Bahrain can be connected within three hours and the consignments can be fully tracked and traced throughout the journey online at www.gfcargo.com."
The RFS from Muscat is available for all consignments, including charge collect (CC) cargo and, all general cargo is accepted except perishables, HUM, valuables, dangerous goods and live animals. From Bahrain, the service is available for pre-paid cargo only.
With over 1,000 flights to and from its two hubs Muscat and Bahrain, the dedicated trucking services further extend the already extensive network within the Middle East.
The trucking service from Muscat and the UAE operates at convenient timings leaving Muscat at 1000 (local), arriving in Dubai at 1600 (local) and Abu Dhabi at 1800 (local).
The service from Bahrain to Dammam departs at 0730 arriving in Dammam at 1130 (all in local time).
For more information, customers can contact their local Gulf Air Cargo office.
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the Middle East region.
The regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central to defining its brand and service ethos.
Today the airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 50 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A platform for sustained commercial operation has been established over the past three years as part of a multi-phased turnaround programme. It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies that form part of Gulf Air’s ’smart airline, successful business’ vision.
International recognition has been achieved as a result of the turnaround programme leading to numerous awards for the airline’s innovative and high quality products and services: These include:
• Best Onboard Catering in First and Business Class (Skytrax World Airline Catering Awards 2005)
• Best designed in-flight magazine (American Creativity Awards,2005)
• Middle East Leading First Class Airline (World Travel Awards 2005)
• World’s Leading Airport Lounge (World Travel Awards 2005)
• Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline (MENA Travel Awards 2004
• Most Improved Airline (Skytrax Awards 2004)
• Middle East First Class Airline (Arabian Business Awards)
• Best new product launch for in-flight services (PAX international Readership Awards)
• Best First Class Onboard Food (Skytrax Food Category 2004)
• Best Business Class Check-in (Skytrax Check-in Category 2004)
• Middle East region’s best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge (PAX International Readership Awards 2005)
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2007
For further information please contact:
GULF AIR PRESS OFFICE
T: +973 17 338821
F: +973 17 338207
