South Korea moves to support export supply chains as tariffs loom
In preparation for the expected introduction of wide-ranging tariffs on goods imported into the US, ...
Photo: Eastar Jet
By Alison Koo
South Korean low-cost carriers are moving into the air freight business as e-commerce traffic boosts volumes and demand.
Yesterday, Eastar Jet, which lost out in the race to acquire Asiana Airlines’ cargo business, re-entered the sector after five years.
It re-applied for an air operator certificate in March last year, allowing it to restart its cargo business and improve its chances of acquiring Asiana Cargo, but lost out to Air Incheon.
Eastar carried belly cargo on a passenger flight from Incheon to Bangkok ...
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