We are extremely proud and excited to announce a series of new products that we are launching for operations into the Okavango Delta and Kalahari regions.
The “Cool Freight Solution” is a greatly enhanced customer-orientated freight solution for camps, lodges, and mobile operations in the region and we look forward to working with our clients on this project and further maximizing your flights, as well as improving the quality of perishable products and freight being delivered into the Okavango and Kalahari regions.
GRAND CARAVAN “COOL FREIGHTER”
We have, in line with our 2018 strategy, completed the upgrade, to one of our existing Caravan aircraft which has greatly improved the performance and therefore the capacity of the aircraft – both in terms of weight and volume. This has resulted in us being able to offer significantly improved freight loads to destinations in the Okavango Delta and Kalahari.
To the majority of destinations, these upgrades in capacity have resulted in a 30-40% increase in weight and a possible 40-65% increase in volume for a flight. For most destinations; we are now in a position to offer clients a weight of 1,400kg out of either Maun or Kasane and we can do more than one “drop off” on a single charter flight – this enables clients to service multiple destinations on a single flight or alternatively service more destinations more frequently during the week.
MACK AIR “COOL CONTAINER”
In addition to the upgrades on the Caravan aircraft we have also invested in a large stock of specially designed “cool containers” that we will be offering clients for their perishable and breakable freight; at no additional expense to them.
These “cool containers” are made from exceptionally high-quality polyethylene compounds, have a specific shape and size that allow us to optimise the volume of the aircraft, pack to roof height in the main cabin, and apart from being robust enough to endure the harsh handling and climatic conditions of the region they have the capability of holding frozen ice for well in excess of 24 hours.
With the launch of the “Cool Freight Solution” clients are able to load all frozen meat products, refrigerated perishables (yogurts, cheeses, creams, etc.), high-risk vegetables, salads, and breakables (tomatoes, lettuce, and eggs, etc.) in the new “cool containers”. This will ensure that going forward, goods will arrive at their destination in the best possible condition, with minimal breakages and maintenance of quality that is second to none. We have taken the liberty of attaching photos of our new “cool container” for your information:
“COOL FREIGHT SOLUTION” SUMMARY
In summary, we are offering our clients a bespoke freight solution, with effect from the 15th of October 2018, for the Okavango Delta and Kalahari as follows:
- An increase of capacity of 30-45% in weight on all freight flights to the Okavango Delta and Kalahari from Maun and Kasane.
- An increase in volumetric capacity of 40-65% on flights
- No additional cost to the customer
- Use of high-quality cool containers on all full freight charter flights
- Extending the shelf life of products delivered
- Reducing damage and losses on products delivered
- Extending hours within which flights may be conducted and products transported
- Allowing the option of multiple destinations being served on a single charter flight
Herewith a photo of one of our initial “Cool Freight Solution” test flights with the new cool containers and recycling waste receptacles (more to come on this SOON!) … neat, tidy, cooler, and a lot more efficient!!
If there are any questions, clarifications, or additional information that you may require, please do not hesitate to contact us on the following co-ordinates to book your day, time, and destination:
Michael Weyl (michael@mackair.co.bw) or +267 71314245
We look forward to working with you on this exciting project and establishing a bespoke solution for clients.
Yours sincerely,
Mack Air