Kuehne + Nagel has entered a long-term dedicated charter agreement with Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, to operate two Boeing 747-8Fs, a large air freighter. These two aircraft are the very last two Boeing 747s ever to be produced.
Kuehne + Nagel continues its expansion and networks, having recently opened new offices in Africa.
In response to capacity market developments, Kuehne + Nagel will charter the entire and exclusive capacity of the two new B747-8F aircraft to operate the flights globally from the third and fourth quarters of 2022. The aircraft will support Kuehne + Nagel customers on unpredictable trade lanes, such as the transpacific routes. The 747-8F provides 20% higher payload and 16% lower fuel consumption than the very capable 747-400F.
Operating a large fleet of 747s, Atlas Air ordered the last 747 production aircraft to utilise strong demand and deliver value for its customers, while also bolstering its commitment to environmental stewardship through the reduction of noise, aircraft emissions and resource consumption.
Source: Kuehne + Nagel
