Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.or MSC has taken the next step in developing its air cargo solution with the delivery of the first B777-200 freighter, branded with company livery. The brand new jet built by Boeing and operated by Atlas Air, will fly on routes between China, the US, Mexico and Europe. The new air cargo division will be headed by experienced Jannie Davel, senior vice president for air cargo at MSC, who most recently headed Delta’s commercial cargo operations, before joining … [Read more...] about It’s official, MSC is moving into air cargo
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MSC sets eyes on dedicated air cargo service
Mediterranean Shipping Company or MSC is responding to customer demand and complimenting its container shipping solutions with a dedicated air cargo solution. The new solution will be available from early 2023, following the delivery of the first of four Boeing 777-200F aircraft that will be branded with the MSC livery. Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, will operate the aircraft under a long-term ACMI lease agreement (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance). Atlas … [Read more...] about MSC sets eyes on dedicated air cargo service
Bolloré gets offer for its African logistics unit from MSC
French transport and logistics firm Bolloré Group has received an offer for 100 percent of its African logistics unit from major container shipping line Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC Group). The deal, estimated at €5.7 billion or US$6.4 billion, includes all of the forwarder’s transport and logistics activities in Africa. Aside from ocean, air, road, and rail transport, warehousing and terminal operations, Bolloré Africa Logistics manages the entire administrative and customs procedures … [Read more...] about Bolloré gets offer for its African logistics unit from MSC