With Gulf supply chains under strain, LuLu Group is taking no chances — and air cargo is its answer.
What’s Happening
As the US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupts regional logistics, Abu Dhabi-based retail giant LuLu Group International has launched a series of dedicated charter cargo flights to fly fresh food directly from India to the UAE and Kuwait.
Among the most recent operations, a Boeing 777 passenger aircraft departed Delhi carrying 50 tonnes of fresh meat and other products to Kuwait. Simultaneously, a Kuwait Airways Airbus A330-900 departed Kochi carrying 32 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables to LuLu Hypermarkets in Kuwait.
Earlier, an Etihad Airways cargo freighter landed in Abu Dhabi at 2 am on March 7, carrying 80 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables and around 12,000 packages sourced from Kerala.
Why It Matters
Regional airspace disruptions have placed real pressure on food logistics across the Gulf. Kuehne + Nagel CEO Stefan Paul warned that Dubai may have only about 10 days of fresh food supplies remaining under current conditions.
LuLu’s response has been swift. Additional cargo shipments are being arranged from Mumbai and Bengaluru, and the company is also working with suppliers in Melbourne to support its supply chain.
The Bigger Picture
LuLu isn’t alone; Carrefour has also assured customers that its shelves remain well stocked. But LuLu’s scale of air cargo operations signals a critical shift: air freight is now a frontline tool for food security in the Gulf.
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