Kenya Airways opens cargo center to boost revenue

Kenya Airways said on Saturday that it has opened a Cargo Express Centre for premium cargo at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as part of turnaround strategy.

Kenya Airways CEO and MD, Mbuvi Ngunze said the centre is aimed at improving the airline's cargo revenue as part of the turnaround strategy, Operation Pride while catering for premium cargo clients needing express services.

"This Centre is equivalent of the First Class lounge that our passenger guests enjoy. This Centre is one of the many initiatives under our turnaround strategy to find new revenue sources," Ngunze said in a statement issued in Nairobi.

The state of the art facility will ensure Kenya Airways Cargo customers get efficient and quick service targeting major courier and e-commerce players.

It will be a one-stop shop for airlines and freight forwarders to enhance efficiency in e-commerce logistics, electronic customers clearance and cargo handling services, mail handling and airport ground handling service.

"We are optimistic this centre will generate revenue of over 2 million U.S. dollars for the airline from the expanded product portfolio," Mbuvi said.

Mbuvi noted through the Centre customers will enjoy efficiency in the clearing process as the new center will provide a wide range of specialized products, tailor made to meet client's needs such as express diplomatic packages, pharmaceuticals, valuable handing which will also help attract more clients for the airline. Endit