TNT launches Tel Aviv freighter links

TNT has launched a Monday to Friday B737-400F service between Israeli capital Tel Aviv and the express operator's European hub in Liege, Belgium.
The new service "answers increasing demand" and allows TNT to shorten transit times for express shipments to and from Tel Aviv by one day.
The flight arrives in Tel Aviv in the morning for same day deliveries, and departs in the evening, allowing for close of business pick up and same day export
Martin Sodergard, managing director network operations at TNT, said: "With this flight operated by TNT, our customers will benefit from improved delivery reliability, as well as later cut-off times for pick-ups thanks to improved departure times.
"It also gives us additional capacity to further grow our business in and out of Israel.”
The European Union is the first trading partner for Israel, with total trade amounting to approximately €29bn in 2013. 
Typical TNT shipments to and from Israel include machinery, electronic products, medical equipment and textiles
Under the company’s outlook strategy, TNT is working to combine its European road network with a stronger international air network.
TNT has recently upgraded its road express services to Turkey and the Balkan countries, and added Hannover and Venice to the European air network. 

Source : http://www.aircargonews.net/news/single-view/news/tnt-launches-tel-aviv-freighter-links.html

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C.A.L. Cargo Air Lines to Introduce Younger B747 Freighters

C.A.L. Cargo Air Lines Ltd., Israel's boutique air cargo company which provides air cargo services worldwide, has announced the signing of an agreement to dry lease a B747-400F and the purchase of a B747-400ERF, both with nose and side doors.

The B747-400F will be introduced to C.A.L.'s network in September this year and the second aircraft will come into service two months later.

The B747-400F has maximum payload of 112,630 kg and maximum range of 4,445 nautical miles (8,230 km). The B747-400ERF has maximum payload of 112,760 kg and maximum range of 4,970 nautical miles (9,200 km). Both aircraft can fly nonstop to destinations in South America and Far East.

At present C.A.L. owns and operates two widebody 747-200F aircrafts, each with an over 110 ton capacity, and with special nose and side loading cargo doors specifically designed to accommodate cargo of exceptionally large size.

C.A.L. Cargo Air Lines Ltd. was founded in 1976 and is based in Airport City, Israel. It has air cargo stations and offices in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland; China, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and Japan; and California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas.

Source :http://www.port2port.com/article/Air-Transport/Airlines/C-A-L-Cargo-Air-Lines-to-Introduce-Younger-B747-Freighters/

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