UZBEKISTAN Logistics firm My Freighter has delivered its first Boeing B747-200F freighter and has plans to add five more, reports London's Air Cargo News.
The aircraft was delivered on October 23 to Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport after departing from Jakarta, Indonesia.
'The new aircraft will enable My Freighter to capitalise on the growing position of Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent, as an air freight hub,' the logistics firm said.
The aircraft will launch services between China, Southeast Asia, Europe and the US.
The company stated it will purchase five more B747 freighters as part of plans to expand its fleet to 20 aircraft within the next five years.
'When we established My Freighter in 2019, we set a goal: to turn Uzbekistan into a centre for international cargo transportation. We are working to create an 'air freight Silk Road,' taking advantage of Uzbekistan's geographic position between China and Europe,' said My Freighter chief executive Abdulaziz Abdurakhmonov.
'An analysis of the trends makes clear that Uzbekistan's air freight market will grow exponentially over the next five years. This is due to the rise of e-commerce, recent shifts in global supply chains, and geopolitical developments impacting road and rail freight,' he said.
Mr Abdurakhmonov added that recent reforms from president Shavkat Mirziyoev have created opportunities for the development of the aviation industry.
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The aircraft was delivered on October 23 to Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport after departing from Jakarta, Indonesia.
'The new aircraft will enable My Freighter to capitalise on the growing position of Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent, as an air freight hub,' the logistics firm said.
The aircraft will launch services between China, Southeast Asia, Europe and the US.
The company stated it will purchase five more B747 freighters as part of plans to expand its fleet to 20 aircraft within the next five years.
'When we established My Freighter in 2019, we set a goal: to turn Uzbekistan into a centre for international cargo transportation. We are working to create an 'air freight Silk Road,' taking advantage of Uzbekistan's geographic position between China and Europe,' said My Freighter chief executive Abdulaziz Abdurakhmonov.
'An analysis of the trends makes clear that Uzbekistan's air freight market will grow exponentially over the next five years. This is due to the rise of e-commerce, recent shifts in global supply chains, and geopolitical developments impacting road and rail freight,' he said.
Mr Abdurakhmonov added that recent reforms from president Shavkat Mirziyoev have created opportunities for the development of the aviation industry.
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