Toll unveils its new fully integrated air freight network
Toll Group, the Asian integrated logistics provider, today unveiled its domestic fully integrated air freight strategy designed to better service users of air freight throughout the country.
Toll Group Managing Director Mr Paul Little said, “We now have the capability to provide efficient and competitive air line-haul services to support the growth in the air express market, and we expect the business to grow strongly.”
The launching of the new dedicated air fleet of three Boeing 737-300F and two ATR42, together with Toll’s current 50 charter aircraft provides a key platform for freighter services.
The Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, The Hon Mark Vaile MP, officially unveiled the planes at Brisbane airport before an audience of key government, business and industry dignitaries.
In addition, Toll and Virgin Blue have agreed to enter into a long term arrangement for the provision of freight capacity of Virgin Blue fleet.
Mr Little said, “This agreement enables Toll to secure important belly space capacity and operational management throughout the Virgin Blue network, whilst providing Virgin Blue with a strong revenue stream anticipated to grow rapidly.
