Converting passenger flights to freighters ensures business continuity amidst the pandemic: B Raghavendran

Sharing how air cargo has become a priority over the other modes of transport amidst the pandemic, B Raghavendran, General Manager – Airfreight / India, Teamglobal Logistics, says, “Air cargo is an integral part of the supply chain and is an irremovable link in the whole process. Airfreight forwarders play a crucial role in the value chain. They ensure ‘ready for carriage’ of cargo and offer various solutions and also comply with customs and various rules & regulations of different countries. Currently, global airfreight is having a downfall in terms of the volumes. A key to recovery is the global implementation of re-start measures agreed as per ICAO to keep passengers and crew safe. This will open up the belly capacities which have disappeared in the last few months. It has been a great relief offered by airline operators through converting passenger flights into cargo freighters for time being to overcome the situation, and to have a business continuity process.”