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destinations, and more than 450 through
interline partnerships and scheduled
trucking.
E-freight is an industry-wide initiative
that involves carriers, freight forwarders,
ground handlers, shippers, customs
brokers and customs authorities to replace
paper documents used in all types of
transport with electronic messages.
Launched in November 2007 in six
countries, Canada being one of them,
the program has measurable results: it
eliminates, on average, more than 7,800
tonnes of paper documents every year—
enough to fill 80 Boeing 747 freighters.
"We support research and development
and the exploration of innovative ways to
reduce our environmental footprint," says
Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada's president
and CEO. "It also means that we conduct
ourselves and govern our business in a way
that is transparent, ethical and accountable.
Over the past five years Air Canada
Cargo has opened up shipping possibilities
with new international routes and kept an
eye on environmentalism by modernizing
its fleet. Aircraft such as the 787 Dreamliner
offer greater fuel efficiency and uplift and
complement the company's 777 fleet, with
its increased capacity and range.
Johanne Cadorette, manager, marketing
and communications for Air Canada Cargo,
says, "With better aircraft deployed on a
growing global network, Air Canada Cargo
is poised to play a significant role as air
freight globally continues its upward swing
in volumes."
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