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AirBridgeCargo reports 17 per cent growth in tonnage in first half
RUSSIA'S AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has posted a 17 per cent increase in tonnage carried across its global network in the first half of 2015, reported the American Journal of Transportation.
ABC flew 218,000 tonnes in the six months ending June 30 and saw a 22 per cent rise in freight ton-kilometres as well as achieving a load factor of 67 per cent during the first half, much higher than the industry average.
The airline's tonnage in June was up 16 per cent year on year and surpassed the growth rate of 11 per cent reported in May.
During the period, ABC intensified its efforts to grow business in key markets with the addition of extra frequencies and transport options for customers via the airline's hub at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport.
On its core trade lanes between Europe and China, ABC recorded a 26 per cent growth in tonnage eastbound and a six per cent improvement in westbound traffic in the reporting period to maintain its strong position in both markets, despite weakening European imports.
AirBridgeCargo also expanded its presence on Europe-USA routes with additional Boeing 747 freighter services from Frankfurt to Chicago.
ABC also carried 6,200 tonnes westbound between Europe and North America. Further expansion in North America and clear focus on making its presence in the US stronger was realised with the launch of Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas flights.
This enabled ABC to reach double-digit growth figures in the US market, flying 20,280 tonnes of freight from North America in the first six months.
Said ABC president Denis Ilin: "AirBridgeCargo is very well placed to bring in additional capacity later this year in front of the high season. We expect a stable rather than fantastic peak season and look forward to volumes gaining momentum towards the end of the year."
ABC operates flights to 27 destinations in 14 countries. Moscow hub operations enable the airline to provide customers with greater transportation flexibility and to offer over 600 weekly connections via Sheremetyevo Airport with delivery times below 48 hours, including ground handling.
ABC flew 218,000 tonnes in the six months ending June 30 and saw a 22 per cent rise in freight ton-kilometres as well as achieving a load factor of 67 per cent during the first half, much higher than the industry average.
The airline's tonnage in June was up 16 per cent year on year and surpassed the growth rate of 11 per cent reported in May.
During the period, ABC intensified its efforts to grow business in key markets with the addition of extra frequencies and transport options for customers via the airline's hub at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport.
On its core trade lanes between Europe and China, ABC recorded a 26 per cent growth in tonnage eastbound and a six per cent improvement in westbound traffic in the reporting period to maintain its strong position in both markets, despite weakening European imports.
AirBridgeCargo also expanded its presence on Europe-USA routes with additional Boeing 747 freighter services from Frankfurt to Chicago.
ABC also carried 6,200 tonnes westbound between Europe and North America. Further expansion in North America and clear focus on making its presence in the US stronger was realised with the launch of Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas flights.
This enabled ABC to reach double-digit growth figures in the US market, flying 20,280 tonnes of freight from North America in the first six months.
Said ABC president Denis Ilin: "AirBridgeCargo is very well placed to bring in additional capacity later this year in front of the high season. We expect a stable rather than fantastic peak season and look forward to volumes gaining momentum towards the end of the year."
ABC operates flights to 27 destinations in 14 countries. Moscow hub operations enable the airline to provide customers with greater transportation flexibility and to offer over 600 weekly connections via Sheremetyevo Airport with delivery times below 48 hours, including ground handling.
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