Punta Cana Air Cargo Hub receives first Air Canada cargo flight

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The first cargo flight, an operation from Canada, arrived to the Punta Cana Free Trade Zone/ Air Cargo Hub on Wednesday, 22 May 2024. The arrival marks the start of the air cargo operations of the Punta Cana logistics center, a joint effort of DP World Dominicana and the Puntacana Group, owner of the Punta Cana International Airport. The new multimodal platform for the handling of land, sea and air cargo has been in operation since October 2023.

The freighter, an Air Canada Cargo Boeing 767F, with capacity to transport 50 tons, will be making the Toronto-Mexico-Ecuador-Punta Cana route, with a weekly frequency. So far, it is reported the air freighter is transporting fruits, vegetables and medical devices.

“The arrival of this cargo ship and the start-up of the air operations of this logistics center contribute significantly to increasing the competitiveness and...

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50 tons. A week? Gotta love their optimism.

I'd love to know what they charge per lb.