CMA CGM Group launched its dedicated air freight division, CMA CGM AIR CARGO, in February 2021, commencing commercial operations in March with its first flight between Liege (Belgium) and Chicago, followed by flights to New York, Atlanta, and Dubai.
CMA CGM AIR CARGO represents a major new component of the CMA CGM Group in both operational and commercial terms. It is also a new milestone in the Group’s strategic development into logistics.
The company said Boeing 777 would provide CMA CGM AIR CARGO the flexibility to operate the airplane across its growing air freight network while helping to deliver on its sustainability objectives as the CMA CGM Group pursues its commitment to offer its customers a complete range of transportation and logistics solutions.
The 777 Freighter is the world's largest, longest-range twin-engine freighter. With a range of 9,200 kilometers (4967 NM), the 777 Freighter can carry a maximum payload of 102 tonnes, allowing the carriers to make fewer stops and reduce landing fees on long-haul routes.
The 777 Freighter is Boeing's top-selling freighter of all time. Customers from around the world have ordered 272 B777 Freighters since the program began in 2005. The market leader in air cargo aircraft, Boeing provides more than 90% of the worldwide dedicated freighter capacity, including new production and converted aircraft.
