Cargo Breaking News
Alitalia Airlines has successfully uplifted 53626 kilos on a single flight from Delhi (DEL) to Rome (FCO). The airline has been operating its weekly all-cargo flights (P2C) from India since June 2020.The aircraft had an optimum mix of high density cargo along with pharmaceuticals, DG cargo, auto parts & garments which helped in achieving the desired result. The ULD planning was carefully monitored for maximum utilisation of space on the newly cargo only reconfigured aircraft.
Commenting on the achievement, Antonio Temporini, VP – Cargo, Alitalia, says “The milestone reflects our commitment towards customers during these challenging times. With reduced flight schedules due to COVID-19, it’s now of paramount importance to maximize every cargo space. India is a very important market for Alitalia Cargo-worldwide network and having Air Logistics Group as our partners in India, we are sure to enhance our services from all key ports in the country.”
Sakshi Gupta, Country Manager, Air Logistics Group (ALG), says “The pandemic has created and set new goals and benchmarks for all stakeholders. As the supply and demand soars, air cargo has come forth to become a robust saviour for the aviation industry and finally everyone has realised that cargo is not just a filler but a very strategic and core part of the industry.”
“During these pandemic times when airlines are struggling to stabilise flight operations, Alitalia Cargo with scheduled p2c weekly flights from Delhi and Mumbai are strongly supporting the cargo demand for the EU & USA with great efficiency and dedication. We shall continue to do so with all support from our business partners,” comments Annu Rai, Manager Key Accounts, Alitalia Cargo.
The airline has been expanding its cargo capacity to transport vital supplies across the globe and looks forward to increasing the import and export trade between Italy and India in times ahead.
