Delta Cargo is launching charter operations to provide “safe and reliable transportation of customers goods” around the globe amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
The air freight division of Delta Air Lines said the operation will help maintain the supply chain worldwide in response to its customers requesting for support in transporting cargo during these times of uncertainty and change.
“As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we recognize that our global supply chains need support for shipping essential goods to businesses and communities,” Delta Cargo said in a statement.
Thirteen US airports are participating in the program, as well as over 70 available international destination airports:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport - JFK
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport - ORD
- San Francisco International Airport - SFO
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport - SEA
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport - HNL
- Los Angeles International Airport - LAX
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport - ATL
- Washington-Dulles International Airport - IAD
- Newark Liberty International Airport - EWR
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport - DFW
- Detroit Metropolitan Airport - DTW
- Boston Logan International Airport - BOS
- Miami International Airport - MIA
Delta Cargo said its worldwide charter solutions are available to companies with urgent shipping needs from those sending packages to pallets.
“Serving our customers and communities where we live, work and serve, is part of Delta's DNA,” said Shawn Cole, vice president, Delta Cargo.
“Offering new supply chain solutions through Delta Cargo to our customers is one opportunity for us to provide the support our customers tell us they need during this unprecedented business environment,” he added.
Delta Cargo's announcement came as freight operators scramble to cut capacities and suspend routes for now due to travel bans between the US and Europe, among others.