News / Worst-ever peak season for New Zealand air cargo as borders stay closed

Forwarders in New Zealand are dealing with the “worst-ever” peak season for air cargo capacity.

Strict Covid policies have seen the country’s borders closed to nearly all travellers since March 2020, with the lack of a re-opening plan exasperating the aviation industry.

For example, the Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand said last week: “New Zealand continues to lose vital air links ,due to the uncertainty over the border, putting more pressure on our supply chain. Once aircraft are redeployed to profitable ...