For Immediate Release
April 7, 2021
Contact:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Office of Policy and Communications
Hartsfield-Jackson Welcomes New Cargo Carrier to Atlanta
CMA CGM AIR CARGO begins regular commercial operations from Liege, Belgium to Atlanta
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) welcomed CMA CGM AIR CARGO, a world leader in shipping and logistics, to Atlanta three weeks after the launch of its commercial operations.
“We are thrilled to welcome CMA CGM AIR CARGO to Atlanta,” interim Airport General Manager Balram “B” Bheodari said today. “Expanding opportunities for our customers, continuing to grow our international reach, and becoming a formidable contender in cargo aviation remain our top goals. And this new cargo partnership not only allows us to accomplish just that, but also reaffirms our commitment to becoming one of the top cargo airports in the country.”
CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the group’s new dedicated air freight division, is deploying Airbus A330-200F to offer regular commercial operations from Liege, Belgium to Atlanta. With service also expanding to New York (JFK), the Group now serves two global airports in the U.S.
The two new destinations in the U.S. completes the existing service between Liege and Chicago and doubles the offered capacity to better serve its customers on this trade lane.
“With New York (JFK) and Atlanta, the Group now serves two global airports in the U.S.,” CMA CGM AIR CARGO mentions in a press release. “These airports offer world-class infrastructure to propose intermodal connections in the region, including the Southeast of the country.”
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is one of the world’s busiest and most efficient airports. Owned and operated by the City of Atlanta, ATL was the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in a calendar year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the current pandemic, Hartsfield-Jackson has pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability. The Airport typically boasts a direct economic impact of $51.5 billion in metro Atlanta and a total direct economic impact of $82 billion across the Southeast. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
