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by Liesl Venter, Freight News The outlook for airfreight for the second half of the year is positive, with a number of disruptions in the sea freight sector continuing to drive cargo to the skies. According to Jacob Pretorius, general…

Freight News by Liesl Venter In a strategic move to strengthen its footprint and enhance its shipping solutions, SACO CFR is set to expand its export consolidation service in 2024. The neutral consolidator has just unveiled a service connecting Johannesburg…

With the perishable season in full swing, the airfreight industry is experiencing a notable surge in congestion on the export side, leading to concerns about the timely and efficient transport of fresh goods to international markets. Cape Town, in particular, is grappling with a significant increase in export volumes, making it increasingly challenging for businesses to secure cargo space at reasonable rates.

Air freight capacity into South Africa is improving as more airlines return to normal operations after being grounded during the global pandemic. Jacob Pretorius is airfreight general manager for neutral cargo consolidator SACO CFR. He says carriers are increasingly adding more daily f lights into Johannesburg and Cape Town, addressing the major capacity constraints that have been the trend over the past two years.

SACO CFR is optimistic about the airfreight sector, with several developments underscoring its move towards growing its business. According to airfreight director Stephen Bishop, the company has managed to obtain several preferential contract rates with premium carriers for exports.

Freight News by Liesl Venter Airfreight export volumes are on the up and up, according to SACO CFR airfreight director Stephen Bishop. The company has seen volumes increase steadily each month since the beginning of the year, in line with…

There’s been a gradual increase in airfreight capacity as routes reopen and airlines take to the skies after being grounded for months. According to Stephen Bishop, airfreight director at neutral consolidator CFR Freight, this is good news for the air cargo market which has been under tremendous pressure over the past year as the world reeled under the impact of the global pandemic.