Australia Post has added another freight to its armada, giving basic limit and adaptability to help develop online business requests during the bustling Christmas period.
Australia Post CEO and Managing Director Paul Graham accentuates the meaning of the new vessel and the job it will play in Australia Post’s conveyance organisation.
“Our new A330 freighter delivers increased flexibility within our freighter fleet, creating a sustainable, long-term solution to meet growing customer demand driven by e-commerce,” Graham said.
Operated in association with Qantas Freight, the recently changed A330-200P2F aeroplane duplicates the volume of Australia Post’s biggest current tanker. Giving 130 tons of limit every evening, at first the new tanker will work between the East Coast and Perth, conveying Star Track and Express Post packages.
“This new freighter also builds on our longstanding partnership with Qantas Freight, which operates our existing freighter fleet.
The new A330 provides a direct boost to our freighter capacity during our busiest time of year, ensuring we are well-placed to manage the increased volume expected across the cyber sales period and Christmas,” Graham added.
The new freighter will decrease Australia Post’s aeroplane outflows by supplanting a B737F, which will be resigned from the fleet. Delivering 42% less fossil fuel byproducts per kilogram of freight than the B737F, the broad limit of the A330 requires less fuel for each bundle conveyed.
“Notably, the A330 allows us to further simplify and streamline our services while delivering on our commitment to a more sustainable future.
The additional capacity of this aircraft allows us to reduce the number of aircraft we have in the air by operating on our largest volume sectors, in turn reducing our carbon footprint and supporting fast and reliable deliveries for our customers,” Graham said.
During December 2022, Australia Post conveyed in excess of 9 million kilograms by means of its devoted vessels and inside the aeroplane gut hold of business flights.
Australia Post has an armada of 14 committed tanker aeroplanes through its air administration accomplice Qantas Cargo.
Australia Post has additionally declared the last sending dates in front of Christmas. For shipping off and from most objections inside Australia by means of Bundle Post, packages ought to be sent by Monday 18 December.