Single-service window to offer door-to-door cargo solutions for the first time
One-stop-shop to benefit from a simple pricing structure and competitive rates
Regional trade between the Middle East and Europe a motivating factor in decision
Maximus Air has announced that it is to launch a brand new one-stop-shop in 2015. The ambitious new service will combine the Abu Dhabi-based air cargo specialists' existing oversized cargo fleet with a global network of partners in offering a door-to-door delivery service for the very first time.
According to Maximus CEO Mohamed Ebrahim Al Qassimi, the service will have a simple pricing structure and competitive rates. It will also cater to virtually any shipment size and is a conscious decision to diversify existing services, which currently revolves around large and heavy goods.
In addition, Mr. Al Qassimi said that creating the single-window service would satisfy customer and industry demand. The announcement was made just a few months after the latest Boeing World Air Cargo Forecast revealed the global air freight industry is set to grow 4.7% a year until 2033.
"The Maximus philosophy has always been rooted in offering customers responsive, practical, and cost effective solutions that benefit from a personal and customer-friendly approach. As such, and in light of increasing demand, we plan to launch a brand new one-stop-shop next year. This will allow customers to send parcels of all shapes and sizes to and from their doorstep," he explained.
"This is the first time Maximus will offer such a service and this is a key part of our strategy to grow and expand upon the success of our traditional business offering. Naturally oversized cargo will remain at the core of everything we do. However, once operational, the single window one-stop-shop will open new markets that complement the usual array of large cargo that we can transport."
Freight carried by the service will include air freight, while forwarded sea freight, FCL, LCL, break bulk, and land transport within the GCC region will also be accommodated in the first phase. The one-stop-shop will also offer warehousing and SCM facilities, insurance, and packaging services.
"Instead of focusing on 80% of the market for a 20% share, we aim to focus on 20% of the market and attract an 80% share. For the first six months we will be mainly focusing on existing clients to target their imports and offer them value added services for freight. We expect this service to start to turn a profit within the first half of 2015, with further market segmentation earmarked for 2016."
The timing of the new Maximus one-stop-shop follows reports that the global air freight market has grown 5.7% over the last ten years, and Mr. Al Qassimi was in an upbeat mood about the potential for tapping into air cargo being transported between the Middle East and Europe - the region's largest air trade partner - which is expected to average 4% growth a year over the next 20 years.
"Middle East cargo airlines are growing at a tremendous rate, and so too are trade flows between Europe. A new cargo terminal has been proposed that would handle around 2.5 million tonnes of air freight by 2025, and much of that capacity will be consumed by cargo bound for destinations across Europe. With our unique fleet, this is something we are confident of being able to tap into."
Operating out of Abu Dubai Airport since 2005, Maximus Air specialises in moving outsized and specialist air cargo including dangerous goods, live animals, VIPs, and humanitarian flights. The Maximus Air fleet includes an Ilyushin 76 and an Antonov AN124, the heaviest of heavyweight cargo lifters, capable of carrying 120 tonnes, which it can load and offload independently using onboard systems.
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About Maximus Air
Maximus Air is one of the largest all-cargo operators in the Middle East, offering a full and comprehensive complement of air cargo charters to destinations around the globe. Based in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, the company operates a fleet that includes the Antonov 124 and Ilyushin 76 aircraft that are capable of carrying a diverse range of cargo to both established major airports and remote landing strips. Powered by a dedicated team of air and ground staff, Maximus provides cost-effective logistical solutions for moving oversized cargo, and works with international aid agencies that include the United Nations and UAE Red Crescent in order to provide a fast, efficient, and smooth response to humanitarian crises. Maximus Air was already crowned Cargo Operator of the Year (Cargo Airline) three times by Middle East Supply Chain and Transport Awards.
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