The new weekly service will connect Hamilton International and Halifax Stanfield International with Liege Airport starting 1 November
Photo: Cargojet
Canada-based freighter operator Cargojet is entering the scheduled European market with the launch of a new freighter service connecting with Liege.
The new service will operate once per week calling at Hamilton International and Halifax Stanfield International before heading over the Atlantic to Liege.
Currently, Cargojet offers a charter operation to Europe but this new flight represents an expansion of its schedule operations to the continent.
The first flight will take place on 1 November.
Cargojet said the service would be integrated with its domestic overnight network to offer "streamlined connections across Canada" and "improving overall transit times and providing greater flexibility for freight forwarders, logistics providers, and shippers".
The carrier said it would look to increase the frequency of flights "as demand and opportunities continue to grow”.
"Leveraging Cargojet’s industry-leading record of on-time performance and reliability, we are strengthening the ties between Canada and Europe while expanding opportunities for our customers,” said Pauline Dhillon and Jamie Porteous, co-chief executives, in a joint statement
“This service allows Cargojet to be at the centre of transatlantic trade, supporting the forwarder community’s evolving needs with faster transits, reliable service, and enhanced flexibility for shippers across both continents.”
Torsten Wefers, vice president of marketing and sales at Liege Airport, added: “This partnership represents a major step forward for the LGG community and for Europe–Canada logistics, unlocking new potential and connectivity for our customers and partners.”
Cargojet's freighter fleet is made up of 23 Boeing 767-300Fs, three 767-200Fs and 17 757-200Fs.
