MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company (MSC) Air Cargo will soon launch operations as its partner airline Atlas Air has taken delivery of the first freighter that it will operate on behalf of the company, reports London's Air Cargo News.
The B777-200 Freighter will fly on routes between China, the US, Mexico, and Europe.
The aircraft is the first of four of the model that Atlas Air will operate on behalf of MSC, with operations expected to be launched in the first quarter of next year.
msc declared its air cargo operation would aid its box shipping operation and expand services on key trade lanes for industries requiring air cargo needs.
MSC senior vice president Jannie Davel: 'Our customers need the option of air solutions, which is why we're integrating this transportation mode to complement our extensive maritime and land cargo operations. The delivery of this first aircraft marks the start of our long-term investment in air cargo,'
'I have spoken to numerous partners and customers right across the market, and it is very clear that air cargo can enable a range of companies to meet their logistics needs,' said Mr Davel.
'Flying adds options, speed, flexibility, and reliability to supply chain management, and there are particular benefits for moving perishables, such as fruit and vegetables, pharmaceutical and other healthcare products, and high-value goods.'
Said Atlas Air Worldwide president John Dietrich: 'We are looking forward to this partnership with MSC, the world's largest shipping company, as they enter into air cargo,'
'We are pleased that all four of our newly acquired 777-200Fs are placed on a long-term basis with MSC, providing them with dedicated capacity to support their growth and expansion.'
The B777-200 is the longest-range twin-engine freighter in the world.
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The B777-200 Freighter will fly on routes between China, the US, Mexico, and Europe.
The aircraft is the first of four of the model that Atlas Air will operate on behalf of MSC, with operations expected to be launched in the first quarter of next year.
msc declared its air cargo operation would aid its box shipping operation and expand services on key trade lanes for industries requiring air cargo needs.
MSC senior vice president Jannie Davel: 'Our customers need the option of air solutions, which is why we're integrating this transportation mode to complement our extensive maritime and land cargo operations. The delivery of this first aircraft marks the start of our long-term investment in air cargo,'
'I have spoken to numerous partners and customers right across the market, and it is very clear that air cargo can enable a range of companies to meet their logistics needs,' said Mr Davel.
'Flying adds options, speed, flexibility, and reliability to supply chain management, and there are particular benefits for moving perishables, such as fruit and vegetables, pharmaceutical and other healthcare products, and high-value goods.'
Said Atlas Air Worldwide president John Dietrich: 'We are looking forward to this partnership with MSC, the world's largest shipping company, as they enter into air cargo,'
'We are pleased that all four of our newly acquired 777-200Fs are placed on a long-term basis with MSC, providing them with dedicated capacity to support their growth and expansion.'
The B777-200 is the longest-range twin-engine freighter in the world.
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