Air Partner opens new freight office in South Africa
The expansion follows record growth of the Freight division over the last three years and will be overseen by newly appointed Cargo Sales Manager Fred Du Plessis.
Headquartered in the UK, the new South African sales office marks Air Partner’s first presence on the African continent and is a natural next step in the expansion strategy as the Group continues to develop its reach and capabilities worldwide.
“Africa is fast becoming a growth market for Air Freight, and the industry has seen an increasing demand for services in the region, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reporting a 7.4% increase in freight volumes last year,” said Du Plessis.
“By establishing Air Partner in Johannesburg, we will be ideally placed to support new and existing clients plan and execute their Freight operations seamlessly, whether domestic or international.”
Mike Hill, Group Director of Freight said: “Having served the African market only remotely up until now, this is an important milestone for Air Partner. We’re excited to expand with a physical presence in the African region, and I am delighted that we have found exactly the right person to lead the way for us in the local market. Fred’s past career in Freight handling and aircraft charter operations is second to none, and he brings very valuable experience to the wider Air Partner team”.
