New B777-200F agreement enables MSC to expand services
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings’s Atlas Air subsidiary will operate all four of its new and incoming Boeing 777-200 freighters on a global basis for Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), with the first delivery in Q4 2022.
Atlas’ order of these four aircraft was announced in January 2022. Under the terms of the long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) agreement, MSC will be able to expand its reach and capacity.
The B777-200Fs will provide dedicated airfreight capacity to meet customer demand and will serve as a complementary service to MSC’s container shipping solutions.
“We are pleased to welcome MSC as a new customer, and look forward to supporting MSC as it develops its airfreight business and further enhances its position as a global leader in transportation and logistics,” said John Dietrich, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide.
“This new agreement will allow MSC to capitalize on the state-of-the-art service solutions provided by our aircraft and crews, as well as the unparalleled air cargo expertise brought by our Atlas team.”
Soren Toft, Chief Executive Officer, MSC, said, “We are delighted to announce the development of MSC Air Cargo, an exciting new offering for MSC clients. This strategic partnership with Atlas Air is the first step into this market and we plan to continue exploring various avenues to develop air cargo in a way that complements our core business of container shipping.
“Atlas Air’s fleet of 777 freighter aircraft is well-suited to support our entry into air cargo and this strategic initiative will ensure we meet the cargo requirements of our customers.”
