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Air Freight

Imports surge as seaport volumes suffer

15 Mar 2024 - by Liesl Venter
 Source: Indiamart
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Arfreight volumes, especially on the import side, are increasing.

According to Jacob Pretorius, general manager for airfreight at neutral cargo consolidator SACO CFR, there has been a significant improvement in volumes during the first months of this year compared to last year.

“We have had a very positive start in 2024 on the airfreight side,” he told Freight News.

“There has been an increase in volumes, with imports leading the way in improvements.

“This reflects our dedication to providing our customers with the best possible experiences and products.”

Pretorius cited the disruptions in ocean freight that were occurring due to attacks in the Red Sea, causing vessels to reroute and, in so doing, endure longer transit times.

He said the situation was continuing to impact the logistics sector. As a result, airfreight had become a practical choice for customers who needed their business operations to proceed.

“This presents an opportunity for airfreight to assist our customers in ensuring timely cargo movement. Sometimes the expense of goods lingering longer on the ocean and in ports globally exceeds the cost of air transport, which ensures faster delivery to end-users,” he said.

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