GERMAN Logistics powerhouse db Schenker has initiated its first transatlantic air charter to Latin America with a Boeing 767 freighter from Latam Cargo, reports New York's FreightWaves.
The logistics arm of German national rail carrier Deutsche Bahn has an intercontinental air network facilitated by leased freighters operating within Asia, Europe, and North America.
DB Schenker functions as a quasi-airline, contracting all-cargo operators to fly the aircraft but selling the capacity and determining routes and schedules.
The new weekly service connects Amsterdam and Sao Paulo, with stopovers in New York City and Miami.
'The new charter flight programme between Europe and South America is planned for mid-to long term, as this fits best to our ever-expanding Global Flight Network. It is not a seasonal solution,' said DB Schenker.
'While we do not have any specific plan at this stage, we could even think of increasing the frequency, depending on market development.'
DB Schenker declared strong demand motivated the company to establish a dedicated air link between Europe and South America.
Meanwhile, logistics companies in the past 18 months have increased the use of long-term charters to guarantee reliable service and capacity to cargo owners.
Latam Airlines is adding another Boeing 767 converted freighter, part of a major expansion that involves sending 10 older 767s from the passenger fleet to Boeing for conversion to pure cargo jets.
Latam Cargo has fifteen 767 freighters and expects to receive a factory-built 767 from Boeing in September.
The airline is deploying new capacity in the Europe-South America trade corridor.
The DB Schenker service is part of the company's plan to significantly increase service between the continents.
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The logistics arm of German national rail carrier Deutsche Bahn has an intercontinental air network facilitated by leased freighters operating within Asia, Europe, and North America.
DB Schenker functions as a quasi-airline, contracting all-cargo operators to fly the aircraft but selling the capacity and determining routes and schedules.
The new weekly service connects Amsterdam and Sao Paulo, with stopovers in New York City and Miami.
'The new charter flight programme between Europe and South America is planned for mid-to long term, as this fits best to our ever-expanding Global Flight Network. It is not a seasonal solution,' said DB Schenker.
'While we do not have any specific plan at this stage, we could even think of increasing the frequency, depending on market development.'
DB Schenker declared strong demand motivated the company to establish a dedicated air link between Europe and South America.
Meanwhile, logistics companies in the past 18 months have increased the use of long-term charters to guarantee reliable service and capacity to cargo owners.
Latam Airlines is adding another Boeing 767 converted freighter, part of a major expansion that involves sending 10 older 767s from the passenger fleet to Boeing for conversion to pure cargo jets.
Latam Cargo has fifteen 767 freighters and expects to receive a factory-built 767 from Boeing in September.
The airline is deploying new capacity in the Europe-South America trade corridor.
The DB Schenker service is part of the company's plan to significantly increase service between the continents.
SeaNews Turkey