Kenya Airways adds 3rd freighter and new cargo destination

KQ Cargo recently increased its freighter capacities with the entry into service of a B737-800F. The added aircraft has allowed Kenya Airways to expand its route network to include direct cargo flights between Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (SHJ, United Arab Emirates) and Mogadishu (MGQ, Somalia). The new route is currently operated once weekly but is expected to grow to two weekly flights in April 2024.

Kenya Airways Cargo Director Dick Murianki said, “We are delighted to expand our world-class logistics service to underserved markets with a solid product, and we believe in having a direct service complemented by Dubai’s trader, transit, humanitarian, and project-driven traffic. The direct route between UAE and Somalia offers huge demand for air freight transportation, particularly high-tech consumer goods, automotive parts, project cargo, and clothing, which are the most frequently flown goods on the route. Kenya Airways has the expertise in the region, and our B737-800F’s apt capacity would be the ideal mix over the long term.”