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Atlas Air Inc. will operate the Boeing 777-200 Freighter for Mediterranean Shipping Company
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The plane is part of MSC’s long-term aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance deal with Atlas Air
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Atlas Air now operates two of MSC Air Cargo’s four freighters
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MSC Air Cargo Solution offers global service to airports including Mexico City, Indianapolis, Liege, Seoul, and Xiamen
ATLAS Air has taken delivery of a Boeing 777-200 freighter, which it will operate on behalf of Mediterranean Shipping Company.
This is the second of four Boeing 777-200 Freighters that Atlas Air will operate for MSC, complementing the existing weekly service for the shipping company, the airline announced on July 20.
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MSC is offering around-the-world service to airports such as Mexico City, Indianapolis, Liege, Seoul and Xiamen.
MSC Air Cargo added air cargo business to its operations in late December 2022 after its partner Atlas Air took delivery of the first freighter that it would fly for the shipping company as part of an ACMI agreement that MSC announced in July 2021.
Global shipping giants including Denmark’s Maersk and France’s CMA CGM expanded their logistics operations into air cargo during the Covid-19 pandemic, when shippers drove up demand – and, concomitantly, freight rates – for air shipping for rush deliveries, in particular, medical supplies and equipment.
“Building on the successful launch of MSC’s Air Cargo Solution, we are very pleased to welcome this second 777 delivery as part of our long-term strategic partnership. We expect our remaining two 777 aircraft to be delivered in the fourth quarter,” said Michael Steen, chief executive of Atlas Air Worldwide.
“We value the trust that MSC has in Atlas Air to support the expanding requirements of their global network, and are excited to leverage our expertise and industry-leading solutions,” added Steen.
“The delivery of our second MSC-branded aircraft represents another strategic component towards our offering that further connects trade lanes for our customers. In partnership with Atlas Air, we have built a solid foundation on which to expand our air cargo solution,” said Jannie Davel, MSC’s senior vice president of air cargo.
