Rhenus adds air cargo hub in Bangkok
Etihad Cargo launches SmartTrack
By Asian Aviation Staff
•Sep 25, 2025
Logistics provider Rhenus Group has opened a new air freight gateway in Bangkok to serve as an aviation hub in Southeast Asia located in Suvarnabhumi Airport. The facility will provide a full range of multi-modal services for companies looking for logistics solutions, especially across the Intra-Asia, Europe West Bound and North America trade routes. The air gateway will see dedicated Rhenus teams provide full door-to-door service for pickups and deliveries and customs services. With 600 sqm of warehouse space and operating on a 24/7 basis, companies can access the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) storage facility with a direct connection to Rhenus’ other warehousing facilities near Bangkok and Laem Chabang seaport. “Bangkok is one of the world’s most connected airports, and our new gateway at Suvarnabhumi further strengthens our role and capabilities in one of major regional logistics hub in Southeast Asia. Backed by a team of 80+ air freight specialists and a 24/7 time-critical service unit, we are committed to delivering operational excellence, efficiency and integrated end-to-end logistics solutions with value-added services for our customers,” said Serdar Onur, Head of Air Freight, Southeast Asia & Oceania, Rhenus Air & Ocean. Rhenus Thailand has been expanding its infrastructure in Thailand, to better support local customers. Its latest Bangna Trad (KM19) warehouse expansion added 10,500 sqm space as well as 15,000 pallet space for semi-conductor, production machines and white goods. Future development plans include planning and investment in the gateway with a high-standard secure cargo room for valuable shipments and temperature-controlled rooms catering to pharmaceuticals. In addition to the air freight warehouse and gateway operations, Rhenus has an established regional office in Bangkok with a team of global and local expertise committed to offer integrated solution in warehousing, cross-border trucking, multimodal transport, customs clearance, and consulting. “The air freight gateway opening and EV launch mark important steps in expanding our service capabilities in Thailand. These developments allow us to better support our customers with more efficient, flexible and sustainable solutions. We will also be able to diversity and position us to serve growing sectors like healthcare, life science, and high-tech. As airline frequencies increase, the gateway will offer seamless Intra-Asia flow and efficient global reach, as we continue to meet evolving customer needs and navigate trade shifts with speed, reliability, cost efficiency and resilience. Lastly, achieving these milestones will not be possible without our team in Thailand who serve with such great dedication, expertise and strong customer focus”, said Tim Burger, Regional Managing Director of Rhenus Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia, Air & Ocean. Etihad Cargo launches SmartTrack Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has officially launched SmartTrack, its premium shipment visibility service that enables customers to monitor their cargo in real time. Unveiled earlier this year at Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Munich, SmartTrack is now available to customers worldwide through the Etihad Cargo website, making it the first air cargo carrier to bring such advanced smart tracking technology to market. SmartTrack provides customers with unprecedented shipment visibility, delivering live location updates and condition monitoring across the supply chain. Using cellular, GPS and Wi-Fi connectivity, the solution offers instant alerts on temperature, humidity, shock, tilt and light events, ensuring greater reliability and proactive risk management. To further support customers, Etihad Cargo has introduced a dedicated 24/7 SmartTrack Control Centre, providing live case tracking, severity-based alert prioritisation, and actionable workflows for real-time intervention, repair and resolution. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]
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