The strong demand may have been partly due to front-loading as businesses tried to beat Trump’s 2 April tariff announcement.
The core demand from time-sensitive markets that airfreight serves is unlikely to change.
“We’re developing dedicated handling lanes for meat, fresh produce, and flowers.” – KQ Cargo.
The state-of-the-art airport will be constructed in Bishoftu, about 40km from Addis Ababa airport.
The dip in demand is attributed to the extraordinary performance of February 2024.
“The relationship with Millennium Intertrade Africa Limited is expected to add to SAA’s footprint in Dar.”
Porters who have accused airport officials of victimisation are not employees and rely mainly on tips from passengers for their income.
Every freight solution is unique, and clinging to legacy routes may not always be the right way to go.
The national carrier has reached a wage and benefits agreement with employees.
The current trends indicate that volumes are about 13% above the average levels of 2024.
The service is facing critical staff and equipment shortages and has had to apply for an extension to update its flight procedures.
Airlink will also add morning and afternoon flights to its popular Johannesburg–Lusaka service.
Taarek Hinedi, vice president for the Middle East and Africa at FedEx, welcomed the appointments.
