MASkargo expands cargo network to Hanoi

April 17, 2014 | 16:45

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MASkargo, the air cargo division of Malaysia Airlines, marked another historic milestone by launching its first Airbus A330-200 freight flight to Hanoi last week.

MASkargo already operates its successful Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur circuit.

The A330-200 freighter is scheduled to fly into Noi Bai International Airport from Kuala Lumpur every Wednesday and Friday.

The twice-weekly flight will operate along a Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Labuan, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur circuit.

"We want to develop in the Vietnamese market by facilitating cargo links between Vietnam and its trading partners. With GDP growth of 5.42 per cent in 2013, we see huge potential to promote our business in Vietnam," said Mohd Yunus Idris, chief executive officer of MASkargo.

He said Hanoi was a vibrant export hub for electronic parts and equipment as well as garments and footwear. MASkargo was confident that the route serving the Vietnamese capital would prove lucrative as had access to global destinations across Asia, Europe, India, Japan and the Middle East.

The presence of international manufacturers and the country's air freight potential has spurred demands for fast and reliable air cargo movement.

MASkargo's General Sales Agents - Aviation Solutions Services Co. Ltd expects a positive initial response to the dedicated freight carrier, with Vietnam's economic growth likely to pave the way for increased daily services in the near future.

In addition, MASkargo also operates weekly freight services into Ho Chi Minh City. Malaysia Airlines (MAS) also runs a seven flights a week commercial route via Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi.

The Airbus A330-200 allows the fledging MASkargo freight service to build capacity and expand its network in the Asia region.

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