The route Malpensa - Hong Kong -
Malpensa will be operated twice a week.
"The
occasion marks the beginning of a new era in airfreight logistics as MSC Air
Cargo expands its network and capabilities with the delivery of its fifth
MSC-branded aircraft, the Boeing 777-200 Freighter (I-MSCA), operated by
AlisCargo Airlines," said the company in a statement.
In a move to enhance its presence in
the airfreight industry, SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl, a wholly owned
subsidiary of MSC, started the acquisition of AlisCargo Airlines in August 2023
and completed it few weeks ago reaching 100% ownership.
Jannie
Davel, Senior Vice President of MSC Air Cargo, commented, "The completion
of the acquisition of AlisCargo and the receipt of this aircraft represent
significant milestones for MSC strategy in the air cargo business. With our own
European Air Operator Certificate (AOC), we enhance our efficiency and
capabilities to better serve our customer base and trade lanes. Our mission remains unchanged - to be a
customer-centric company, offering specialized and tailored solutions to meet
the unique needs of our clients."
Meanwhile,
MSC Air Cargo has recently launched Shipped Pharma, its first specialized
product, with plans to achieve CEIV certification by summer of 2024.