Jan 17 2012 |
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Royal Jordanian mulls new cargo routes
Jordan's Queen Alia International Airport has become a hub for the Middle East and a cargo transit point to the rest of the world because of the country's distinguished location and the availability of suitable air cargo infrastructure and logistics.Muath Majali, Royal Jordanian vice president/cargo sales and services. said the carrier accounts for 60 percent of freight exports from Jordan and 40 percent of its imports.
Majali said Royal Jordanian has developed the air cargo industry through the implementation of several strategies, increasing sales and improving the quality of services provided to customers, in terms of speed, quality and accuracy.
The new route is witnessing increased improvement, with large amounts of cargo coming to the country from Eastern Europe.
The airline is conducting feasibility studies to start cargo operations to Tripoli, Benghazi and Misrata, in Libya, and Nairobi, in East Africa, according to Majali
He said Royal Jordanian aims to provide the required capacity on its aircraft to serve the Jordanian exports of vegetables, fruits, medicine and other products.
Majali said the airline, which has exclusivity in providing air freight services to companies operating at Queen Alia International Airport, is planning to open a special warehouse in mid-February for courier companies operating at the airport.
The airline will provide handling services for the new warehouse, Majali said.
He said the company recently concluded commercial agreements with many regional and international parties to carry mail to Syria, Iraq, Palestine, The Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Austria, Thailand and India.
© Arab News 2012
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