AirBridgeCargo Airlines transported 37,000 tonnes of air freight across its network in February 2016, a year-on-year increase of 15%.

Freight tonne-kilometres also increased by 3% compared to February 2015.

The North America-Europe trade lane was particularly strong for the carrier, having experienced double the amount of traffic.

According to ABC, it operated 9 charter flights from Ecuador to Amsterdam, Ekaterinburg, Karaganda, Khabarovsk and Novosibirsk to address demand for St. Valentine’s Day and International Women’s Day.

“Our team will continue developing the airline’s tailored service for its customers, including those from the flower industry,” said Alexander Roschupkin, commercial director of ABC. “In February, AirBridgeCargo commenced services to Africa where we see growing volumes of exported perishables, including plants. We also see increasing need for air cargo services in other markets such as Latin America and plan to further expand the airline’s offering by providing international customers with a wider choice of routes across the airline's international network and with special solutions to satisfy their air freight needs.”