The international transport and info-logistics provider has once again expanded its service portfolio with a range of new air freight solutions, consolidating shipments between key airports across Western Europe and various locations in Asia. In addition, new air freight solution from Chicago in the USA, to specifically support customers with the export of goods to the United Kingdom.
As cargo-partner continues to grow its profile and operations across Western Europe, the logistics specialist now offers a comprehensive number of weekly air freight solutions from major airports in Austria, Germany, the UK, Sweden, and the Netherlands to over ten destinations across India, China, Singapore and Thailand.
Jo Feiks, Corporate Director Product Management Air Cargo, explained: “As air freight peak season is about to take off in the coming weeks, we’ve launched new air cargo connections between Western Europe and Asia to give our customers more flexibility and provide reliable freight capacities at competitive rates. Consol solutions are the clear winner when it comes to cost-effective shipping, while still benefiting from the speed of air freight and the reliability of fixed weekly departures.”
With the new weekly air freight consols, cargo-partner provides door-to-door solutions from Western Europe to Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Shanghai, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore. The service includes pre-carriage from anywhere in Western Europe as well as delivery throughout India, China and Thailand, making use of cargo-partner’s warehouses and trucking services on both ends.
Fast distribution is enabled by cargo-partner’s logistics hubs at strategic locations in Asia, including modern warehouse facilities in Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kunshan, Shenzhen, Yantian, and the recently opened warehouse in Guangzhou, completing the logistics provider’s network of over 20,000 m² of warehouse space in China.
“Our strong presence in Europe and Asia allows us to deliver an integrated package of transport, storage, customs and tracking services, ensuring seamless, end-to-end solutions for our customers from all industries. The weekly air consol services are especially popular with our customers from the electronics, automotive, fashion and retail sectors, who benefit from this solution to find the optimal mix between speed and cost for their shipments,” added Jo Feiks.
cargo-partner’s new air freight consolidation between Chicago and London Heathrow Airport commenced on June 1, 2023 and is already supporting local and international customers. The service provides weekly departures, with an in-house team of trade experts overseeing the service.
The cut-off date for goods arriving to cargo-partner’s Chicago warehouse is Thursday each week, with the team finalising all arrangements for a Sunday departure. The goods are routed by air from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) via Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and then on to the final destination of Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, UK.
Customers benefit from cargo-partner’s network of office branches across the USA and the UK, providing local knowledge and expertise, as well as access to a gateway of further airport, storage and transport connections within both countries and the wider continents.
Speaking about this new solution, Ralf Schneider, President cargo-partner USA & Regional Director Americas, said: “We’re excited to continue to expand our global network and create reliable air capacity for our customers between the USA and the UK. Introducing this regular air consol to the market will support businesses on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean with a cost-effective, flexible air freight solution.
“Our goal is to provide a reliable service for general cargo shipments originating in the Midwestern US. Thanks to our extensive network and expert in-house customs teams, we can also offer customs, brokerage and final mile services at competitive rates.”