Krief: Air China Cargo to commence direct service to Israel in mid 2009

Air China Cargo has plans to transport Israeli cargo throughout the Far East, Australia and New Zealand through the company central hub in China
 
According to statement issued by Krief Group chairman, Reuven Krief, Air China Cargo Company Ltd is expected to commence service to Israel from mid-2009.
 
Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. is a cargo airline based in Beijing, China. It is an all-cargo subsidiary ofAir China and operates services to 36 cities in 27 countries around the world. Its main base is Beijing Capital International Airport.
 
Mr Krief noted that Air China Cargo has plans to transport Israeli cargo throughout the Far East, Australia and New Zealand through the company central hub in China.
 
He added that since Air China has permission to fly over Arab countries the distances as well as the transit time will be reduced, the shorter transit time will translate itself into lower and highly competitive freight rates.