TNT has launched a new air route between its main European air hub in Liege, Belgium, and Malta today to simplify trade with the country as it continues to improve its delivery service to customers by strengthening its air and road networks, as part of its Outlook strategy.
TNT said customers would profit from shorter transit times for Economy consignments, later departure times for exports, earlier arrival times for imports and would also be able to send larger and heavier consignments.
The flight will operate five times a week via a Boeing 737-400 aircraft, with a stopover in Marseilles on both outbound and inbound journeys. The freighter is scheduled to arrive at Malta International Airport in the mornings and depart in the evenings which allows pick-up of shipments in Malta in the afternoon and ensures next-day delivery all over Europe.
"The addition of Malta to our European air network increases the choice and flexibility of delivery options for businesses that send parcels and freight to and from the country. It also gives us the capacity to further grow our business in and out of Southern Europe and the Mediterranean," Ian Clough, Managing Director International Europe, said.
Malta is home to several industries, including electronic, medical and pharmaceutical production. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Malta’s GDP growth has been one of the highest in the European Union in recent years, thanks to relatively diversified exports, a recent recovery in domestic demand and a stable banking sector. Growth is expected to remain robust at 3.1% this year.
The new route to Malta follows the recent start of flights to Venice and Tel Aviv and additional road connections to Turkey and the Balkans.
