Express cargo to Dubai is big business for Linex

Both the Middle East and the Indian markets feature high on the agenda for Linex, the general sales agents (GSA) for Cathay Pacific Airways’ wholesale courier cargo. “We have invested a large amount in these markets,” said Linex director, Martine Forbes, “with, for example, an owned office in Dubai feeding our express airfreight material to and from Dubai through CP and other airlines.” The company has developed Dubai as a mini-hub for cargo services for the Middle East region – for both imports and exports. “A main point to note,” said Forbes, “is that we’ve seen a big increase in requests from SA for goods moved between Johannesburg and Dubai. “It’s a very busy place, especially for express materials out of Johannesburg, and we’re able to offer a very good turnaround in and out of that market.” Linex, meantime, has been represented in India for over 20 years – with offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Hadjebad (the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India), Bangalore and Chennai. “Business lines between India and SA have always been strong, with a lot of both express and general airfreight between the two,” Forbes added. “Basically, it’s the same as the Middle East, where we feed via the CP network and offer a full gamut of services. “To meet this demand, we’re also busy investing in offices, facilities and manpower to continue developing this busy market.”