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OCT 28, 2003 (newstodate): The Swedish air cargo market is still down, compared to last year, and if it does not pick up during the imminent Christmas peak, 2003 will definitely prove a disaster.
-Normally, first signs of the autumn and Chistmas peak are seen in the markets by September, but this has not generally been the case so far, says Torbjorn Lundblad, Martinair regional director.
Martinair Cargo has, however, seen its cargo volumes up in August and September, warranting a strong performance in Sweden.
-We are facing tough competition from SAS Cargo and Polar Air Cargo, but despite higher rates than offered in the market by these carriers our Transatlantic volumes have been very satisfactory, Lundblad says.
-Even if we are off-line in Sweden, and rely on two days of trucking into Amsterdam, the high frequency of our network like five weekly flights to Atlanta, and six weekly flights to Mexico is a strong asset in the market, he says.
-The fact that we rely on a European, rather than just a Swedish market base makes us less vulnerable to fluctuations in individual markets, and this probably also generates increased confidence in our service amongst forwarders and shippers in this region, Lundblad says.
-Normally, first signs of the autumn and Chistmas peak are seen in the markets by September, but this has not generally been the case so far, says Torbjorn Lundblad, Martinair regional director.
Martinair Cargo has, however, seen its cargo volumes up in August and September, warranting a strong performance in Sweden.
-We are facing tough competition from SAS Cargo and Polar Air Cargo, but despite higher rates than offered in the market by these carriers our Transatlantic volumes have been very satisfactory, Lundblad says.
-Even if we are off-line in Sweden, and rely on two days of trucking into Amsterdam, the high frequency of our network like five weekly flights to Atlanta, and six weekly flights to Mexico is a strong asset in the market, he says.
-The fact that we rely on a European, rather than just a Swedish market base makes us less vulnerable to fluctuations in individual markets, and this probably also generates increased confidence in our service amongst forwarders and shippers in this region, Lundblad says.