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ing. We are open to expanding our capabilities
if it aligns with our long-term strategy and
operational needs. Flexibility is key to our ap-
In terms of aircraft, proach—we want to ensure that any additions
shipped PHARMA
shipped PHARMAshipped PHARMA there are a few options are made with purpose, supporting both our
network growth and our commitment to deliv-
…when integrity and …when integrity and …when integrity and
special care is key.
special care is key.
special care is key. in the market that we ering high-quality service to our customers.
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5 freighters—our focus moving forward is on are central to global trade, and we’re position-
fine-tuning rather than rapid expansion. We ing our capacity to effectively serve them as
anticipate only a marginal increase in both part of our long-term strategy.
our commercial and management teams and To address the increasing demand for
more to do with the further roll out MSC Air’s consistency, transparency, and operational
operations globally. efficiency, we embrace the concept of "De-
In terms of aircraft, we’re in a solid posi- livered as Promised." Our approach focuses
dĞĂŵ ƐŝnjĞ dĞĂŵ ƐŝnjĞ dĞĂŵ ƐŝnjĞ ceuticals, and other special loads is critical to tion today with 5 freighters, and our goal is to on providing customers with a reliable
continue optimizing our network and services
experience, characterized by effective com-
^ĞŶƐŝƚŝǀŝƚLJ͗ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂů^ĞŶƐŝƚŝǀŝƚLJ͗ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂů ^ĞŶƐŝƚŝǀŝƚLJ͗ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂů delivering on our commitments to custom- with the fleet we currently have. We expect munication and a seamless shipment cycle.
ers. At MSC Air Cargo, we’re focused on steady growth in capacity, but our primary aim By prioritizing these elements, we ensure our
offering what the market needs, and that for 2025 is to focus on building operational services are closely aligned with their expec-
means building tailored solutions for high- efficiency and enhancing our service offering tations and deliver the value they seek.
demand sectors. For example, we committed rather than aggressively expanding fleet size. While e-commerce remains a significant
to achieving IATA CEIV Pharma certification Structurally, we are already well-positioned driver of demand, we’re also diversifying to
about a year ago, and now, our customers in to meet the market demands. However, as build solutions for specialized sectors like
the pharmaceutical industry can see we’re MSC Air continues to evolve, we will adapt pharmaceuticals, fresh produce, and high-
delivering on that promise. our organization to ensure that we remain value goods. By offering flexibility and tailored
The validation and certification of these agile and responsive to customer needs. The products, we’re ensuring that MSC Air Cargo
trade lanes—whether it’s for fresh goods, numbers may not increase dramatically by can meet the unique needs of our customers,
pharmaceuticals, or other sensitive cargo— Q4 2025, but the strength and depth of our delivering not just capacity but trust and reli-
are essential. It ensures that we’re not operations will continue to grow, ensuring that ability across all key markets.
only meeting industry standards but also we are well-equipped to meet future chal-
providing the level of reliability and care that lenges and opportunities. What do you anticipate the
our customers expect. By establishing and utilisation of your assets to be
validating these specific trade lanes, we’re Is there a plan to rebrand the in the last quarter of this year?
able to give our customers the confidence MSC Air Cargo operations In the last quarter of this year, we are seeing
that their cargo will be handled with the under the Italian AoC and add optimized utilization of our assets, which are
highest level of expertise, in line with global more aircraft? all B777 freighters. These aircraft are designed
best practices. In a competitive market, these We’ve recently completed the rebranding of for high operational efficiency and can
tailored solutions are what set us apart. MSC Air, and we are currently in the post- achieve strong utilization levels, allowing us
implementation phase. The focus now is on to maximize our capacity and meet market
From 3 in October 2022 to 77 in solidifying the company, ensuring smooth op- demands effectively.
September 2024 (people) and erations, and optimizing our current structure. We are strategically leveraging this capability
from one in Q4 2022 to five in Q3 As always, we continue to monitor the market to enhance our service offerings, ensuring that
2024 (freighters), what will these closely, and if the right opportunities arise that we can respond swiftly to customer needs
numbers look like in Q4 2025? make sense for both MSC Air Cargo and our while maintaining reliability. By optimizing our
While our growth has been impressive—from customers, we’ll be ready to capitalize on them. asset utilization, we are not only increasing
a small team of 3 people to a dedicated In terms of additional capacity, there are a operational efficiency but also positioning
workforce of 77, and from a single aircraft to few options in the market that we are evaluat- ourselves for growth in key markets. 
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