Emery enters Euro express market
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• Europe's express freight market is set lo be shaken by the entry of Emery Air Freight, one of the largest US air cargo companies, which is looking to establish a 15 city air and truck-based express freight network throughout Europe.
The company has already established bases in Britain near Heathrow. Birmingham and Manchester airport, and these are linked to the company's central European hub at Maastricht. southern Netherlands by eight nightly flights.
Chairman John Emery claims that the company can reach hundreds of cities throughout Europe using its combined air and truck operations.
He says that non-dutiable courier express packages can be delivered within Europe by 10.30am the day after sending.
Emery's entry is expected to intensify tierce competition in this market.