Johannesburg Tambo International Airports joins global freighter network
Etihad Cargo has announced its winter schedule and network plan will come into effect shortly with new weekly freighter services marking an increased presence in the United States of America and other strategic global cargo markets.
Leading Etihad Cargo’s annual refresh is the enhancement of its freighter services between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Columbus, Ohio. A weekly service, now via Europe to Ohio’s Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), will be supported by an extensive road feeder network between LCK and other US destinations including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Philadelphia.
Supporting Etihad Cargo’s operations across North America and reinforcing its commitment to the market, Christel Alaimo has assumed the role of Area Manager–North America with immediate effect. She joins Etihad Cargo from Flexport, where she held the role of Senior Manager.
Meanwhile, Etihad Cargo’s updated freighter network will also introduce a weekly Boeing 777 Freighter service into Johannesburg’s Tambo International Airport (JNB) from October 5, which establishes the South African city as a seasonal African gateway ‘hub’ for trade flows of perishables and other goods to and from Europe and Asia.
Following the network refresh, Etihad Cargo anticipates upscaled demand for its FreshForward service – a dedicated product for perishables movement, including vegetables and flowers from Africa and Asia, as well as increased connectivity for garment flows between Asia, Europe and the US.
Etihad Cargo continues to cement its standing as a major international air cargo player, leveraging Abu Dhabi’s strategic position at the centre of the world’s busiest trade lanes.
