The new flight is the airline’s first service between Senegal and the US.
WebCarg is linked to 7LFreight’s rate management system for dynamic pricing and instant bookings.
As the world's largest twin-engine jet, the B777X-9 uses 20% less fuel and has a range of 7 295 nautical miles (13 510 km).
Cargo division carries 2.3 million tonnes of goods around the world, up 7% from the previous year.
Disruption is particularly acute in Sudan, where civil conflict has devastated infrastructure.
The de minimis change is going to disrupt the market, and we’ll see its impact this month. – Xeneta.
The airline has two pairs of landing slots at London Heathrow, which it is leasing out but could reclaim with adequate notice.
The strong demand may have been partly due to front-loading as businesses tried to beat Trump’s 2 April tariff announcement.
The core demand from time-sensitive markets that airfreight serves is unlikely to change.
“We’re developing dedicated handling lanes for meat, fresh produce, and flowers.” – KQ Cargo.
The state-of-the-art airport will be constructed in Bishoftu, about 40km from Addis Ababa airport.
The dip in demand is attributed to the extraordinary performance of February 2024.