TNT and Con-way Freight expand intercontinental service
TNT and Con-way Freight have expanded their partnership with the launch of a day-definite road/air/road service for heavy freight shipments from the US to Europe. As part of the new service, Con-way Freight will manage the pickup of US shipments, followed by consolidation and loading to direct air cargo service from New York’s JFK International Airport to Europe.
Upon arrival in Europe, TNT will manage customs clearance and deconsolidation at Liege Airport in Belgium. Shipments will then enter TNT’s integrated air and road network for delivery to their final destinations in Europe.
Transit times from JFK Airport to destinations in Europe will typically range from three to six days. The service is for shipments weighing more than 150 lbs. It complements the freight service to the US from Europe the two companies introduced in April 2009.
The commercial partnership between TNT and Con-way Freight leverages their established networks to provide new freight services without adding costs. It allows TNT to capture freight traffic between Europe and North America, the world’s busiest intercontinental freight lanes.
