Maersk launches U.S.-Korea air freight service

Danish container carrier A.P.Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced the inaugural flight of Maersk Air Cargo´s air freight service with scheduled flights between Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina (GSP) and Incheon, Korea (ICN).

The scheduled transpacific operation will commence on October 31, 2022 with two weekly flights introducing the first of three newly built Boeing 767–300 freighters that have recently been purchased by Maersk Air Cargo, says an official release.

“All U.S.-Korea flights will be operated by Miami-headquartered cargo airline Amerijet International.”

Michel Pozas Lucic, Global Head of Air & LCL, Maersk says: “Back in April, we announced the launch of Maersk Air Cargo as our integrated in-house air cargo carrier. With the introduction of this new service between the U.S. and Korea, we have taken the next step in securing logistics solutions for our customers with our own aircrafts. Next to the new scheduled transpacific flights, we also operate our own controlled capacity from Europe into the US, Mexico, South Africa, and Singapore.”

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Tata Consultancy Services joins WiseTech Global CargoWise Service Partner programme

WiseTech Global announced that Tata Consultancy Services has joined the CargoWise Service Partner program to support logistics providers to achieve their digital transformation goals using the industry-leading cloud-based logistics platform CargoWise.

CargoWise enables logistics service providers to centralize on one global database, removing the complexity of managing disparate systems, while increasing visibility of shipment information and data accuracy. The industry-leading software is used by 24 of the top 25 global freight forwarders and 41 of the top 50 third party logistic providers. Certified CargoWise Service Partners offer a range of consulting and technology services to implement, configure and optimize CargoWise.

“TCS is helping leading logistics and supply chain companies worldwide reimagine business models, enhance customer experience, and drive intelligent operations using digital technologies. With our deep industry expertise and customer-specific contextual knowledge, we will help clients leverage the CargoWise platform to further accelerate their digital transformation journeys,” said Arun Pradeep, business head, travel, transportation and hospitality — Europe, TCS.

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First Etihad flight using SAF departs Tokyo Narita

The first Etihad Airways flight to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by ITOCHU Corporation and Neste took off from Tokyo Narita airport.

“The pioneering flight, EY871, departed Tokyo Narita at 1500, was the result of a partnership in which ITOCHU provided Neste MY SAF to Etihad, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, making Etihad the first international airline to procure SAF in Japan,” says a release from Etihad.

Cassie Mackie, Vice President Procurement & Supply Chain, Etihad Airways, says: “The aviation industry needs partnerships like the one we have created with ITOCHU and NESTE to bring widespread SAF adoption to the industry. We are extremely proud to be the first international airline to procure and use Japanese supplied SAF on flights departing Japan and to see this partnership take to the air.

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Logility announces global alliance with Wipro

Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering sustainable and resilient enterprises, announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company.

The alliance includes the portfolios of demand planning, resource planning, inventory management, S&OP and integrated business planning capabilities to deliver innovative SCM transformation solutions. Both companies will work closely with clients across the globe to help them resolve pain points along their supply chain.

Advancements in modern technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and connected devices/IoT are enabling organisations to reimagine nearly every aspect of their business, making them more connected, data-driven, and efficient. This is especially true for supply chains. There is a continuous strain on reducing costs while trying to ensure shorter delivery turnaround time for better customer satisfaction. Companies are relying on digital solutions that enable efficient sales planning, demand planning, resource planning and operations planning. Businesses are employing these advanced technologies to build intelligent supply chains that can use data more efficiently to increase transparency, forecasting, and efficiency from end to end.

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Cargo First strengthens 'One Team' operation at Bournemouth Airport as e-commerce demand grows

Cargo First, Bournemouth Airport’s dedicated cargo handling service, has strengthened its fast-track ‘One Team’ operation by bringing its on-site customs bonded warehouse facilities fully in-house.

The move further streamlines Cargo First’s ground handling operation which is geared toward providing a faster alternative to the congested London airport system for freight customers.

It comes as global e-commerce demand continues to grow. IATA (International Air Transport Association) suggested in a recent industry briefing that global e-commerce parcel volumes could double to 260 billion by 2025, with 80% of sales estimated to be cross-border.

And FedEx Express recently published research saying e-commerce would continue to take a growing proportion of total consumer spending. But the number one customer complaint (53%) is that deliveries take too long, with an expectation of receiving goods within three days to one week of ordering.

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Aramex completes $265 million acquisition of MyUS

UAE-based Aramex has obtained all the necessary regulatory approvals and completed the acquisition of Access USA Shipping, LLC (MyUS), a global technology-driven platform that enables cross-border e-Commerce, for an all-cash purchase price of approximately $265 million.

“The transaction marks Aramex’s largest acquisition to date,” says an official release.

“MyUS will be fully integrated into Aramex’s business, operating as a business unit within the company’s courier business segment. MyUS will retain its brand name and will be complementary to Shop & Ship, Aramex’s subscription-based last mile e-Commerce solutions platform.”

The acquisition will further strengthen Aramex’s cross-border express business by increasing shipment volumes, growing and diversifying its customer base, and expanding coverage in new origins and destinations, the release added. The transaction is also expected to be immediately value accretive for Aramex, providing strong growth in revenue, attractive profitability and superior cash conversion.

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Wing brings drone delivery to Ireland

Wing will conduct a small-scale demonstration of a drone delivery operation in Lusk, an Irish village in Fingal, County Dublin, 20 kilometers north of Dublin. Wing’s strong relationships and approvals in Finland will be used for these activities. The approvals are recognized by the Irish Aviation Authority and can be recognized across the EASA Member States.

The European Union has recently made significant progress in developing standards for unmanned aviation, laying the groundwork for safe and scalable drone deliveries. Wing is encouraged by what is emerging and is now eager to investigate how they may use these new rules to extend this service to other European areas.

The purpose of this initiative is to expand European operations into Ireland, gather operational experience, and begin the process of learning from the local community about the sorts of drone delivery services that would be most beneficial to them.

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IAG Cargo restarts service from Dublin to Miami

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced that it would resume direct flights between Dublin and Miami.

This service will begin twice weekly, then rise to three times weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays beginning October 31st aboard an Aer Lingus A330–300. This widebody aircraft can transport up to 20 tonnes of cargo, which is comparable to 7 aircraft pallets.

This capacity will benefit the pharmaceutical industry, as IAG Cargo’s Dublin hub is ideally positioned to serve Ireland’s growing pharmaceutical market. Approximately 120 foreign firms have operations in Ireland, including nine of the world’s top ten pharmaceutical corporations.

Daniel Byrne, Regional Commercial Manager UK and Ireland, IAG Cargo commented, “It’s great to see our once popular Dublin to Miami route back in action. Dublin Airport is home to our sister airline, Aer Lingus, and is a central hub for our Constant Climate network. I’m very pleased to be offering our customers the opportunity to transport vital pharmaceutical cargo and medical equipment between Europe and the USA. As the air cargo industry heads into the busy Q4 period, it’s important as a company that we continue to revive and introduce routes across our expansive wide-body network”.

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Adani Defence to acquire Indian legacy MRO biz Air Works for ₹400Cr

Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Ltd. (ADSTL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises and the defence manufacturing arm of Adani Group, has recently inked a definitive agreement to acquire one of India’s oldest MRO companies Air Works which currently has a presence across 27 cities for an enterprise value of Rs 400 crore ($48.2 million).

The Adani Group which currently operates seven airports in India is expected to strengthen its civil aviation portfolio with this move as Air Works is one of India’s largest independent aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) companies with a 70-year-old legacy.

This development also follows that of Adani Group setting up one of India’s first comprehensive aircraft MRO facilities in Nagpur that is slated to offer maintenance services in partnership with Indamer, an aviation services company.

Air Works was established in 1951 and has been a partner to global aviation OEMs, aircraft owners and operators, lessors, airlines, and the Indian defence services. It offers MRO services, heavy checks, line maintenance, cabin and interior refurbishment, exterior finishing and painting, avionics upgrades, retrofits, maintenance training, and redelivery checks.

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Kuehne+Nagel to use 12mn litres SAF for Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk, one of the leading healthcare companies in the world, will be able to replace fossil fuel for all Kuehne+Nagel air freight shipments in 2022 with the deployment of 12 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

“This will be a step towards meeting the ambitious Novo Nordisk target to reach zero CO2 emissions from operations and transport by 2030,” says a release from K+N.

Yngve Ruud, Member of the Management Board of Kuehne+Nagel responsible for Air Logistics, says: “Novo Nordisk is not only leading the way in driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases but also in their shipping by using sustainable options. I am pleased that with our global SAF solutions, customers can easily switch to low carbon air transport. It’s another step on the way to the zero impact goal and yet another signal for more sustainable fuel production and use globally.”

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TAM Group eyes expansion, unveils new offices in North & South America

TAM Group, a leading GSA/GSSA in Asia and the Americas has recently announced several senior-level appointments, coinciding with the opening of new offices in North and South America.

Following a major rebranding in August 2022, during which TAM Group unveiled a new brand image, logo, website, and company vision, the appointments mark a new chapter of growth for the organization, which currently has 23 offices in 13 cities across 8 countries, including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, the USA, and Chile. A new office in Brazil will connect South America to the world.

TAM Group Recruits New Talent to Accelerate Growth
In order to seize growth opportunities presented in the Americas, TAM Group has also recruited several senior-level executives, who will use their extensive knowledge and experience to lead TAM Group to success in these markets.

Fernando Garreton, VP Americas
Fernando Garreton leads the group’s foray into North, Central, and South America. Besides overseeing sales, services, and operations in the region, he is also a part of the Group’s core business development team. He joined TAM Group in 2016 after amassing more than 25 years of experience in aviation, logistics, retail, and B2B services industries in the USA, Latin America, and Asia. He is a recognized figure in the industry and has been awarded various accolades including the “Best Executive of the Year” in the LATAM Cargo Group, 2012.

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ITA Airways Cargo collaborates with cargo. one to launch its digital sales channel

ITA Airways Cargo and cargo.one has launched global cooperation to introduce the cargo capacity of the Italian national carrier to the premier managed marketplace for digital air cargo bookings. Thousands of freight forwarders throughout the world will have far better access to ITA Airways Cargo’s capacity into and within Italy. Cargo.one, the airline’s first digital sales channel for air cargo, will provide the airline with an industry-leading methodology that assures clients have a superior and smooth digital booking experience. The launch demonstrates cargo.one’s breadth and variety of supply possibilities for forwarders.

Digital distribution expansion, together with quality and sustainability, is a major strategic pillar of ITA Airways Cargo’s development plan, speeding the transformation of air cargo management processes, systems, and culture. ITA Airways Cargo strives to increase its value offering through digital connection, creating an offer that provides clients with quality services quickly and with even more control over their shipments.

ITA Airways Cargo, Italy’s national carrier, provides freight forwarders with an unparalleled connection to the Italian market. The airline’s hub in Rome Fiumicino Airport, along with a strong Road Feeder Service throughout a vast geographical area, is a crucial strength. ITA Airways, which marked its first year of operations on October 15, is building a contemporary and ecologically friendly fleet that will include 74 aircraft by the end of 2022 and will be the greenest fleet in Europe by 2026.

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United Q3 cargo revenue up 77% from 2019

United Airlines reported a 77 percent increase in cargo revenue to $498 million for the third quarter ended September compared to $282 million in Q32019 even as cargo revenue tonne miles declined 9 percent to 733 million from 804 million in Q32019.

For the first nine months of FY2022, cargo revenue came in at $1.7 billion, almost double (97 percent) compared to $863 million during the comparable period of 2019. Cargo revenue tonne miles dropped 7 percent to 2.3 billion from 2.4 billion in the same period of 2019.

Compared to 2021, Q3 cargo revenue was down 4 percent and increased 4 percent for nine months.

“Through a combination of cargo-only flights and passenger flights, United transported nearly 250 million pounds of cargo including approximately 20 million pounds of medical shipments, 480,000 pounds of Covid-r elated shipments and 900 pounds of military shipments,” says an official release.

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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo flags off a sustainable alternative with goSAF

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) has taken a new step forward in making the airfreight industry more sustainable with the introduction of goSAF. As of today, customers can set the level of their contribution to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for every cargo shipment they book.

This is part of its pledge to tackle climate change, achieving net-zero CO2 emissions in 2050. AFKLMP Cargo believes that the best way to achieve a more sustainable future for the airfreight industry is by joining hands with customers.

With goSAF, customers using the myCargo booking portal can set the level of their contribution to SAF for each shipment. AFKLMP Cargo gives customers a choice of four contribution levels, which will allow them to proportionally reduce their contribution to CO2 emissions when booking. The underlying CO2 emissions calculator determines the expected CO2 emissions of the shipment and calculates the costs of compensating for this by investing in the purchase of SAF.

GertJan Roelands, senior vice president of Sales & Distribution, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo explains: “When our customers decide to contribute to SAF, they not only reduce the CO2 emissions of their own shipments but also contribute to more sustainable supply chains for their customers and help them and the broader cargo industry reduce the impact on the environment. By working together and gradually increasing the percentage of SAF used to power every flight, we can really make a difference in achieving a more sustainable airfreight industry.”

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Supply chain system begins with planning: GPLS 2022

The second half of the Global Pharma Logistics Summit (GPLS) 2022 features some intriguing discussions regarding supply chain visibility, temperature deviation as a pain point, proper packaging of pharma products, last mile delivery, and more. However, one noteworthy point raised by the panelists was the first and most crucial stage in establishing an effective supply chain system, which is planning.

GPLS 2022 was organised by Indian Transport & Logistics News and presented by Cargo Service Center (CSC) with Mumbai International Airport (CSMIA) as Airport Partner, Turkish Cargo as Airline Partner, Odyssey Logistics as Solutions Partner, Skyways Group as Supply Chain Partner, Skye Air Mobility as Delivery Partner, va-Q-tec and Frankfurt Airport as Supporting Partners and WIZ as the Associate Partner.

Before the two engaging sessions was the relief session featuring two cool and innovative firms that are developing ways to bring relief to healthcare and supply chain pains.

TagBox is a cool chain company that has been utilising technology and producing solutions for reliable supply chains all around the world. Adarsh Kumar, CEO and Co-Founder, addressed the company’s objective of improving the supply chain and site operations for clients. Kumar discussed his company’s previous collaborations with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories for real-time temperature & location monitoring and traceability of the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine in India, diagnostics businesses, and others. TagBox’s primary focus areas for technological breakthroughs include crucial and sensitive supply chains, as well as improving efficiency and minimising product defects on manufacturing shop floors.

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Cathay Pacific Sept cargo carried down 21% to 104,055 tonnes

Cathay Pacific carried 104,055 tonnes of cargo in September, a decrease of 21 percent compared to September 2021 and a 40 percent decrease compared with the same period in 2019.

“The month’s cargo revenue tonne kilometres (RFTKs) decreased 28 percent year-on-year, and were down 39 percent compared to September 2019. The cargo load factor decreased by 13.3 percentage points to 66.4 percent while capacity, measured in available cargo tonne kilometres (AFTKs), was down by 14 percent year-on-year and was down by 39.4 percent versus September 2019,” says an official release.

In the first nine months of 2022, the tonnage decreased 10 percent to 835,497 tonnes against a 24 percent decline in capacity (5,356,142 tonne km) and a 32 percent drop in RFTKs (3,860,026 tonne km) compared to the same period for 2021, the release added.

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Cargolux orders 10 Boeing 777-8 freighters

 Boeing and Cargolux have finalised an order of 10 777-8 freighters with options for six additional aeroplanes with a signing ceremony at Cargolux's headquarters in Luxembourg. "The selection of Boeing's newest freighter was previously announced at this year's Farnborough International Airshow as Cargolux's preferred choice as the replacement for its 747-400 Freighter fleet," says a release from Cargolux. 

The order was previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's orders & deliveries website. Cargolux's choice of the 777-8 freighter underlines its commitment to establishing long-term sustainability. Europe's number one all-cargo airline has a long-standing engagement towards sound operations and the 777-8 freighter offers reduced emissions, noise as well as the lowest fuel use and operating costs per tonne of any large freighter, the release said.

GPLS 2022 to host spectrum of pharma supply chain stakeholders in Mumbai tomorrow

The premier pharma supply chain conference and networking event Global Pharma Logistics Summit 2022 (GPLS 2022) is bringing the entire spectrum of pharmaceutical supply chain stakeholders tomorrow at The Leela Hotel in Mumbai and is putting the focus where it should be: patient care and patient cure.

Organised by Indian Transport Logistics News, the fifth edition of GPLS is presented by Cargo Service Center while it has Mumbai International Airport Limited (CSMIA) as Airport Partner, Turkish Cargo as Airline Partner, Odyssey Logistics as Solutions Partner, Skyways Group as Supply Chain Partner, Skye Air Mobility as Delivery Partner, va-Q-tec and Frankfurt Airport as Supporting Partners and WIZ as the Associate Partner.

Register now: https://www.itln.in/events/globalpharma2022/register.html

By selecting “Resilient till the point of cure: The way for pharma logistics” as the theme for this year, GPLS 2022, the event intends to help the industry articulate this very purpose and help create a roadmap by bringing all stakeholders under one roof in Mumbai. The one-day conference is packed with four panel discussions on intriguing topics, persuasive presentations and onsite interviews.

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CargoAi welcomes Qatar Airways Cargo

CargoAi’s over 6,500 forwarder users in 105 countries can now look forward to real-time capacity offers on Qatar Airways Cargo flights, the world’s leading cargo carrier. Qatar Airways Cargo’s global network of more than 150+ stations will be available for booking on CargoAi as of 10 October, starting with 10 key European countries and finishing with a worldwide launch by 24 October.

Users can book an attractive cross-section of General products, shown with real-time rates and space, and receive an immediate booking confirmation. The integration between the two systems was completed rapidly, further demonstrating the need and appetite for modern airlines to increase their digital presence and online distribution.

“With the world’s current number one cargo airline joining our online marketplace, CargoAi gains a significant increase in global market offer,” Matthieu Petot, CEO of CargoAi. “Qatar Airways Cargo has a strong digital focus and very clear ideas on how the future air cargo industry should look. This makes for a highly interesting partnership and one that will without a doubt bring additional benefits to our ever-increasing international customer base. We are honoured to welcome Qatar Airways Cargo on board, and look forward to supporting its ongoing success.”

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Qatar Airways Cargo launches the Digital Lounge

The first step in Qatar Airways Cargo’s Digital transformation journey is visible with its brand-new website released in May this year. The new website boasts a brand-new design that offers simple navigation and intuitive positioning of information backed with robust security. Since the new website is cloud-based and requires fewer clicks to source relevant information, it also boasts of a lower carbon footprint than its predecessor.

In accordance with its VISION 2027 and through its partnership with Salesforce, Qatar Airways Cargo has now pioneered its next-generation Digital Experience platform with a revamped, comprehensive, and intuitive cargo customer portal called ‘Digital Lounge.’ The Digital Lounge experience will bring added value to the airline’s customers, offering better engagement and interaction, increased productivity and time management, as well as better visibility, transparency, and performance monitoring.

The Digital Lounge portal is built on the Salesforce platform and provides Qatar Airways Cargo’s customers with a seamless digital experience, leveraging Salesforce Customer 360 features integrated with its native Experience and Analytics platform. The Digital Lounge will give customers full access to a broad range of activities with single access. The platform offers instant confirmation for General Cargo bookings subject to availability and required validations. The airline’s customers can book free sales and allotments with dimensions (excluding BUP). In the future, customers will be able to book any product available in the portfolio of Qatar Airways Cargo through the Digital Lounge.

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A Human Connection: People & Air Cargo

“People are the priceless soul of any successful enterprise.”

Steve Townes, CEO ACL Airshop and Founder Ranger Aerospace. He made the statement while ringing in the 25th anniversary of Ranger Aerospace in September this year.

Townes’ comment is particularly relevant in the current global backdrop.

At the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) World Cargo Symposium (WCS) 2022 held in London, last week Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo, outlined four priorities that the aviation sector had to confront head-on. “At this World Cargo Symposium, the question is what issues do we need to tackle together? And I would answer that with four priorities: achieving our net zero by 2050 commitment; continuing to modernise processes; finding better solutions to safely carry lithium batteries. and making air cargo attractive to new talent.”

Lufthansa Cargo’s Chief Commercial Officer Ashwin Bhat made similar comments on the importance of people in the air cargo sector while speaking to The STAT Trade Times along the sidelines of the air cargo India 2022 event held in Mumbai. Citing a popular saying from Africa, Bhat said, “There’s a saying in Africa if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far go together.”

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Over half of our Indian clients expect pharmaceuticals business to expand: IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) hosted a roundtable at the JW Marriott Hotel in New Delhi to discuss key air cargo trends, business updates, and survey findings. Speakers included John Cheetham, Chief Commercial Officer at IAG Cargo, Yashpal Sharma, President of Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) & Managing Director at Skyways Group, along with Pratul Shekhar, Senior Director Airfreight at DSV.

IAG Cargo recently conducted a global survey of freight forwarders and logistics industry professionals to learn about their perspectives on the sector’s future. This served as a debate point, emphasising developments in digitalisation and sustainability. According to the findings, the Indian market has significantly embraced online booking for air cargo, with 76% of respondents reporting it as their preferred booking method, compared to only 46% internationally. In contrast, the worldwide market (53%), continues to rely on email as their major channel for booking freight.

Sustainability appears to be more important to Indian freight forwarders and logistics experts than to their worldwide counterparts. 78% of those polled in India indicated their company has a sustainability plan (the worldwide response was 67%), and 68% said sustainability was “very essential,” compared to 38% of the global population. The panellists discussed how sustainability influences their business decisions and how the sector is advancing toward SAF goals.

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How forwarders are looking at the future

Like all sectors of the air cargo industry, freight forwarders, too, were impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the following repercussions. The ensuing supply chain crisis resulted in an increase in freight rates with implications for forwarders’ earnings, says Accenture in a report highlighting freight forwarders’ earnings amid carrier-rate volatility. Understanding the relationship between rates and earnings can help freight forwarders navigate the volatile forwarding market, says the report.

“The past two years of pandemic-related pressure sparked more changes in the freight forwarding industry than in the last 25 years combined,” says Brandon Fried, Executive Director, Airforwarders Association. “Locked-down consumers resorted to online ordering goods in response to government-mandated lockdowns creating more shipment demand than ever. This change in purchasing habits created unsurpassed demand for air freight services as retailers and manufacturers struggled to meet demand. Airfreight forwarders rose to the occasion by providing creative solutions to the most complex logistical challenges ever seen in the supply chain industry.”

Freight forwarders are asset-light intermediaries with flexible cost structures. “Between 62 and 85 percent of revenues are channelled into purchasing carrier capacity (such as cargo airlines),” says the McKinsey report. “Of the remainder, forwarders typically convert 20–30 percent to earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), achieving EBIT margins of 1–11 percent with return on invested capital (ROIC) typically above 20 percent, given the asset-light business model.”

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JCB appoints Maersk as global lead logistics provider

Danish carrier Maersk announced a new multi-year partnership with JCB, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction and agricultural equipment and related services and one of the largest privately-owned companies in the U.K.

“Under the agreement, Maersk will become the new global lead logistics provider (LLP) for JCB offering end-to-end supply chain management services and management of their appointed third-party warehousing provider,” says a release from Maersk.

“To oversee JCB’s end-to-end supply chain, Maersk will establish a global control tower in the United Kingdom, three regional control towers in the United States, China and India to provide ocean, air, road, and rail cargo services.”

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National adds Boeing 747-400F to fleet

US-based National Airlines has added a Boeing 747–400F variant — the 8th B747–400 freighter — to its fleet. With the latest fleet addition, National now has two 747 freighters with nose loading capability.

“This addition is a fuel-efficient freighter under registration N537CA (MSN 33749),” says a LinkedIn post.

Featuring a nose door and a large side door, National says it is the best option to transport long and heavy cargo around the globe. “As the most preferred cargo aircraft, this freighter holds a maximum gross payload of up to 124 metric tonnes (124,000kgs). The induction is part of National Airlines’ current global fleet and network expansion approach to meet the massive demand to move huge shipments.”

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