Airfreight capacity between South Africa and Europe remains a challenge, according to Stephen Bishop, CFR general manager for airfreight.
“Demand continues to exceed supply and it is a trend that will continue into the New Year.”
According to Bishop it is a competitive operating environment, putting margins under pressure.
“We have a solid network through the AirCargoGroup with capacity agreements set up for our major import routes which provides some reassurance for our clients in this tough period,” he said.
“We are, however, finding that we are increasingly advised to rather push the premium pricing in order to get cargo here when needed for urgent orders.”
Bishop said there had been a positive increase in airfreight volumes out of the UK with similar interest on their German route – one of the company’s key products.
“Most of our import products have now matured and we are constantly investing in - along with our local teams and IT products,” he said.
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Demand continues to exceed supply and it is a trend that will continue into the New Year. – Stephen Bishop
