In fact, the handler reports a 90% increase in volumes recorded in the space of just five years, which has exceeded its original growth forecast of 20%; in 2015 alone it handled 170,260 tonnes. Furthermore, over 20,000 flights have been managed since its first full year of operation.
Dubai World Central is expected to be the largest airport in the world once completed, and dnata has already had the privilege of handling a range of unique and unusual cargo at the facility. This includes the world’s largest ever piece of cargo, a 95 tonne gas turbine bound for a government project in Northern Nigeria; a variety of prototype, racing, classic and luxury cars; an original Batmobile brought in for an automobile show, as well as relief shipments from the regional World Health Organisation destined for Pakistan, Yemen and Iraq. The airport has also accommodated the largest aircraft in the world, the Antonov AN225, with ground support from the dnata team.
Bernd Struck, dnata’s Senior Vice President, UAE Cargo, commented on the handler's progress. “This is a hugely significant milestone for all of us at Dubai World Central. The growth we have experienced over the last five years is thanks to not only dnata, but the combined hard work and commitment of Dubai Airports and all of the stakeholders involved in creating a world-class logistics platform with unparalleled connectivity, speed and efficiency.”
