News / Indian market welcomes more freighter entrants eyeing e-commerce boom

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The air cargo industry in India is drawing in more freighter investors, as last-mile providers look to capitalise on its booming e-commerce demand.

The latest move comes from Chennai-based Afcom Holdings, which has taken delivery of its first freighter – a Boeing 737 – and is primed to start operations soon, tentatively next month.

“This aircraft will support Afcom’s current capacity with its airfreight partners, thus enabling a faster and more reliable delivery service,” said the company.

Afcom has been providing airfreight services ...