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Source: CMA CGM

 

CMA CGM Air Cargo took delivery of its third Boeing 777-200F on August 18, officially launching its new trans-Pacific route connecting Asia to North America.

The delivery of the new aircraft, operated by Atlas Air, is expected to play a key role in expanding the CMA CGM Air Cargo network on a strategic route, serving airports such as Hong Kong, Chicago and Seoul.

The first commercial flight took place on 25 August, connecting Hong Kong (HKG) to Chicago (ORD) with a technical stop in Anchorage (ANC). On the westbound leg, the aircraft operates from Chicago (ORD) to Hong Kong (HKG), via Seoul (ICN).

A second B777-200F will be delivered in Q4 2024 and will also be deployed on the trans-Pacific route, connecting mainland China with North America. With the deployment of these two Boeing aircraft, CMA CGM Air Cargo will offer a total of seven weekly trans-Pacific flights.
The French carrier will receive its third aircraft in 2025.

Since 2022, two Boeing 777-200F operated by CMA CGM Air Cargo, based at its Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) hub, have been serving routes between Europe and Mainland China, with five weekly flights to Hong Kong and four weekly flights to Shanghai.

The B777-200F is the world's largest, longest-range and most capable twin-engine freighter. Known for its high reliability, fuel efficiency and lower maintenance and operating costs, the aircraft has a range of 9,200 km (4,970 nautical miles) and can carry a maximum payload of 103 tonnes (226,000 pounds). The 777 Freighter offers the most cost-effective flight costs of all large freighters.

“The launching of this new route between Chicago and Hong Kong is a strategic milestone in the development of CMA CGM Air Cargo,” said Damien Mazaudier, CEO of CMA CGM Air Cargo.

“We are very proud to extend our reach to the United States. This opening comes with the delivery of a third B777 Freighter, a very efficient long-range aircraft that will allow us to serve our customers on new routes across the Pacific and to respond to dynamic market conditions. This new asset also plays a key role in contributing to greater sustainability in airfreight, in line with the CMA CGM Group's ambitions,” added Mazaudier.

 

Source: Phaata.com (via Container-News)

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