American Airlines Cargo increasing service between New Zealand and LAX
“Customers across New Zealand are benefiting from the tremendous scope of American’s global network,” states Carolyn Evans, country manager for GSA Cargo—the airline’s global sales agent in Australasia. “Conversely, the onwards connections from the Los Angeles gateway to both Europe and South America are proving particularly popular because of the number of industries that need to airfreight goods out of New Zealand. Today, more than 50 percent of what we export is bound for destinations beyond Los Angeles.”
Typical LAX-AKL flights now contain both general freight and perishable cargo with items such as fresh fruit products, medical equipment, locks, fish and others.
“We are currently gearing up for another big fruit and flower season in 2017,” adds Evans, who notes that recent bad weather including snow on the south island has impacted exports, which have delayed the season slightly.
“Sub-tropicals, like passion fruit, will soon be coming on stream—and in the meantime, we are busy with wine, shoes, wool products and band equipment!”
source: payloadasia.com
