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Air Freight

SA’s burgeoning livestock market presents opportunities

10 Aug 2023 - by Liesl Venter
Frederik du Plessis, branch manager for perishables and charter services at AMI. 
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The airfreight industry has consistently faced the challenge of economic fluctuations.

But as export volumes fall short of expectations, the compounding impact of uncontrollable factors such as load-shedding, the state of the world economy, and geopolitical tensions, is adding to the mix, says Frederik du Plessis, branch manager for perishables and charter at Air Menzies International (AMI) in Johannesburg.

"This has led to certain sectors and verticals struggling to achieve their expected growth targets. At the same time, sea freight remains a formidable competitor, while road remains a preferred mode of transport in Africa, exerting a direct impact on the airfreight business."

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