Cape Town International Airport also reported a weekly increase in airfreight.
Minister urges national carrier’s 2 000 employees to work together as a team.
Pretorius cited the disruptions in ocean freight that were occurring due to attacks in the Red Sea, causing vessels to reroute.
The airline will operate these cargo flights using its diverse fleet of aircraft, including the Boeing 767-200F.
The airline will revert to being state-owned after its assets were revalued and found to have grown by R3,1 billion.
Freight capacity to increase further to meet rising export demand in 2024.
When maritime is struggling, shippers quickly shift to air cargo, with rates correlating to ocean freight reliability.
The terminal is among the first North Asian cargo handlers to undergo a rigorous environmental programme.
Investment programme is the largest in the country since preparations for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Current trends in airfreight propelled industry-wide demand for air cargo back above pre-pandemic levels in December.
East Africa is projected to achieve the highest growth figures on the continent in 2023/2024.
Ubuntu Air Services is believed to be the preferred bidder presently engaged in trying to purchase the airline.
The denouncement follows after Air Traffic and Navigation Services slammed the video circulated via social media.