Garuda Indonesia set to achieve its cargo transport target
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The Indonesia’s flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, said it is optimistic cargo transport service would contribute 20 percent to its income this year.
“I think the target could be achieved. For that purpose we have named a director in charge of cargo transport,” Garuda Indonesia’s commercial director, Toni Soetirto, said here on Tuesday.
The target has been set by the president director of the airline M Arif Wibowo.
Soetirto said cargo transport markets in Indonesia include all destination areas in the country. The main cargo transport markets abroad include Middle East, China, Japan and South Korea.
Garuda Indonesia hopes to raise its income from cargo transport to US$1 billion from around US$275 million a year at present.
In order to reach the target , the airline hopes to cooperate with other companies in the form of “joint operation” or joint venture such as with state-owned post office company PT Pos Indonesia and international companies.
The largest international cargo markets are Shanghai in China, Japan and Europe that could reach up to 13-15 tons per day.
To be in charge of cargo transport, Garuda Indonesia in a shareholder meeting decided to form a new directorate under Sigit Muhartono.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is Garuda Indonesia's financial goal for cargo transport this year?
What is Garuda Indonesia's financial goal for cargo transport this year?
Garuda Indonesia aims for cargo transport to contribute 20 percent to its total income this year. They hope to raise this income from the current US$275 million annually to US$1 billion.
Q.Who is responsible for overseeing the airline's cargo transport division?
Who is responsible for overseeing the airline's cargo transport division?
Sigit Muhartono has been appointed to lead the new directorate specifically formed to be in charge of cargo transport. This decision was made during a recent shareholder meeting.
Q.Which international regions are the primary focus for Garuda Indonesia's cargo services?
Which international regions are the primary focus for Garuda Indonesia's cargo services?
The main international cargo transport markets for Garuda Indonesia include the Middle East, China, Japan, and South Korea. The largest international markets are Shanghai, Japan, and Europe.
Q.How does Garuda Indonesia plan to achieve its ambitious cargo income target?
How does Garuda Indonesia plan to achieve its ambitious cargo income target?
The airline intends to cooperate with other companies through 'joint operation' or joint ventures. This includes partnerships with state-owned PT Pos Indonesia and other international companies.
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