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New Zealand flag carrier appoints ACP Worldwide as its cargo general sales agent in key Australian markets
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Under the deal, ACP will work with existing frontline relationships and develop new business in those markets
Air New Zealand has designated ACP Worldwide Ltd as its general sales agent (GSA) for cargo to boost its Australia offering in key markets including Adelaide, Hobart, Cairns and the Gold Coast.
The appointment allows ACP to work with existing frontline relationships and develop new business for ANZ in those markets.
Through ACP Worldwide, the airline’s customers will be able to obtain rates and access to over a hundred 60 flights per week out of Australia to New Zealand. This will encompass the airline’s domestic and international networks including destinations to the Pacific Islands, Asia, and the United States.
Delighted with the appointment, ACP regional director Ross Di Lizio commented, “After a long history of success as the leading GSA in this market, we are absolutely stoked to be able to continue to add a fantastic product such as Air New Zealand Cargo to our customer airline profile in this region.”
Joe Galic, general manager Australia for ACP Worldwide, added: “Air New Zealand Cargo is experts when it comes to developing custom solutions for cargo across the Tasman, so we look forward to providing the cargo solutions that may need extra care and attention from those key origins.”
Sandro Penzo, Air New Zealand Cargo manager in Australia, agreed.
“We are confident Joe and his team have the experience and expertise to make the most of local conditions and are looking forward to work together to help get cargo to markets around our network,” Penzo said.
In October, Air New Zealand resumed flights to all 29 of its international destinations after the government closed New Zealand’sborders due ot the COVID-19 pandemic. The non-stop service to Chicago reopened on October 30.
On the cargo side, ANZ was awarded more international cargo flights in May 2021 under the government’s Maintaining International Air Connectivity (MIAC) scheme, according to Travel News Asia.
The scheme was due to end in October 2021 but the government extended until March 2022, then gave it another year until March 2023.
Under the MIAC schme, ANZ would operate around 30 flights a week to 13 destinations including Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, as well as maintaining air connectivity with key Pacific ports.
