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Quarterly Logistics & Freight Shipping Development: Q2 2023??

By Raimondo Gramaglia , Head of Sales & Development – Logistics and Storage Department ??

The FL Technics logistics and freight shipping division experienced significant developments during the second quarter of 2023.??

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the data, highlighting the percentage breakdown of freight shipping by type of transport and the relative growth compared to the previous quarter.?

Furthermore, we delve into the road and air freight movements, including their respective key-routes and comparative percentages, shedding light on the most prominent trade corridors and emerging trends.?

Let’s explore the key findings from our performances.?

Freight Shipping Percentage by Type of Transport:?

In Q2 2023, the freight shipping landscape saw the dominance of road and air transport, each accounting for a substantial percentage of the total shipments.?

Road transport claimed 34% of the share, indicating its widespread utilization and +6% increase comparing with the first quarter. On the other hand, air transport contributed 66% to the freight shipping volumes, -6% comparing with previous quarter, which is reflecting a global weaken trend of air freight market despite its crucial role in expediting time-sensitive deliveries.?

Quarterly Growth in the Number of Shipments:?

The second quarter of 2023 exhibited a remarkable 27% growth in the number of freight shipments compared to the previous quarter.?

This substantial increase signifies a thriving aviation industry and the growing demand for efficient transportation solutions. The upward trend suggests that businesses are expanding their operations and experiencing a surge in trading activities within the aviation sector.?

Road Freight Movements by Route and Relative Percentage:?

The data reveals the distribution of road freight movements by route and their respective relative percentages, providing insights into the 44 key transportation corridors utilized during this period.?

The most significant road freight movement was observed on the LT-LV route, accounting for 9% of the total road shipments. This indicates a strong connection between Lithuania and Latvia, showcasing a steady flow of goods between these two countries. Similarly, the LT-DE route contributed 8% to the road freight movements.?

Internal transportation within Lithuania, represented by the LT-LT route, accounted for 7% of the road shipments, emphasizing the importance of domestic logistics operations. The LT-PL route, connecting Lithuania and Poland, followed closely with 6% of the road freight movements.?

The UK-LT route, connecting the United Kingdom and Lithuania, represented 5% of the road shipments, indicating a notable trade relationship between these two countries. Furthermore, the LT-IT route accounted for 4% of the road freight movements.

Several other routes also displayed notable percentages of road freight movements, involving Germany, France, Czech Republic, all contributing 2% each.?

Additional routes, including United Kingdom, Ireland, Serbia, and Spain, each accounted for 1% of the road freight movements.?

Additionally, a small percentage (0.4%) was attributed to the “Others” category, representing less frequently traveled or niche routes.??

These percentages collectively demonstrate the broad network of road freight movements of aviation parts and assets and the varied trading relationships supported by our logistics and freight shipping division during Quarter 2 of 2023.

Air Freight Movements by Route and Relative Percentage:

During Quarter 2 of 2023, the air freight movements showcased a diverse range of routes, highlighting the global widespread reach of our logistics and freight shipping division. The data analysis reveals the distribution of air freight movements by route, providing valuable insights into 64 key trade corridors and transportation connections.?

The most substantial air freight movement was observed on the US-LT route, accounting for 9% of the total air shipments. This underscores the strong trade of aviation assets and materials between the United States and Lithuania, indicating a significant demand for air transport services between these two countries.??

Other notable routes include LT-IT and LT-DE, both contributing 5% to the air freight movements. These figures emphasize the importance of trade and transportation links between Lithuania and Italy, as well as Lithuania and Germany, respectively.?

The LT-SR, US-AZ, and LT-TR routes each accounted for 5% of the air freight movements, involving Serbia, the United States and Azerbaijan, and Turkey, respectively.?

Additional routes such as LT-AZ, LT-LV, and LT-RO represented 4% of the air freight movements.??

Furthermore, several routes contributed 3% to the air freight movements, including routes to United States, the United Kingdom, Czech Republic, the United Arab Emirates and France.??

Various other routes displayed lower percentages of air freight movements, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Portugal, China, Singapore, Senegal, and Namibia each accounting for 2% of the air shipments.??

Moreover, numerous routes contributed 1% or less to the air freight movements, showcasing the varied trading relationships and transportation demands across different regions within Middle East, Africa and Southern Asia.?

This information enables us to optimize our air transport services and cater to the diverse needs of our customers in different regions worldwide.?

Conclusion:?

The data analysis of our logistics and freight shipping division for Quarter 2 of 2023 demonstrates a strong performance and a growing customer base. With air transport accounting for the majority of freight shipping and a notable growth of 27% in the number of shipments, our division is successfully meeting the increasing demands of our clients.??

The detailed breakdown of road and air freight movements by route provides valuable insights into our operational reach and allows us to identify areas of potential growth and improvement.??

By leveraging this information, we can optimize our services to provide efficient and reliable freight shipping solutions for our customers within the aviation industry in the future.?

Contact us at [email protected] or [email protected] to learn what solution can be found to address the inefficiencies in your supply chain and help your organization to save on costs.?

Business News

Contract with Bulgaria Air - Airbus A220 CAMO services

FL Technics starts providing CAMO solutions for Airbus A220 fleet of?Bulgaria Air

FL Technics and Bulgaria Air starts a new partnership. As the airline invests in the new generation aircraft FL Technics will provide CAMO services to maintain the whole operator fleet, including the newly added Airbus A220.

Aircraft stakeholders alike are focusing on sustainable and efficient business development involving modern technologies, next-generation aircraft, and LEAN management of the projects. The process’s success lies in the tremendous effort to align capacity, capabilities, and long-term planning. This is the reason both companies consider this partnership as an important milestone, setting the stage for future growth and progress towards more efficient and environmentally friendly operations.

Oleksandr Kulyk , Deputy CEO for Engineering at FL Technics, emphasises the importance of continuous improvement: “Here at FL Technics, we aim to have competitive advantages when it comes to competence and capabilities towards future development. We invest in people and resources to meet the demand of the market and be able to provide CAMO and other engineering solutions for the new and upcoming fleets. I am glad to see such commitment transforms into sustainable business partnerships such as this new contract with Bulgaria Air.”

Next-generation aircraft is a formidable investment — it takes various resources, including expertise and continuous improvement to maintain them. Nevertheless, it is a worthy step to make, resulting in a reduced impact on the environment and a more sustainable future.

Norse Atlantic Airways contract

We are delighted to announce that our subsidiary,?Storm Aviation , has secured a 5-year contract with?Norse Atlantic Airways ?for their line maintenance at?London Gatwick ?Airport.??

The signed agreement sees Storm Aviation perform line maintenance services on the Norse B787 fleet of Trent 1000 powered aircraft.

This long-term contract not only recognises our exceptional capabilities but also solidifies our position as a trusted and reliable MRO partner.

Line maintenance Sales Manager?Chris Tubby ?announced “We are delighted to be entering into a new long-term Agreement supporting Norse Atlantic, and to facilitate their growth aspirations with first-class maintenance support services at London-Gatwick.”

?? Read the full article here:?https://lnkd.in/emxuFJF5

Line Maintenance news

We can almost name it the time of France here for FL Technics line maintenance team ??

Glad to announce yet another contract with French airline – this time it is the flag carrier Air France. FL Technics started line maintenance support for the airline’s Airbus A320 FAM aircraft operating in Bergen International Airport (BGO).

Our team is committed to developing long-term relationships with partners and this new project is a perfect fit to illustrate the statement. We put the effort into tailoring our customers' needs and leverage the capacity and capabilities of our largest independent line maintenance network with more than 70 airports served worldwide.

LOT line maintenance in Vilnius, Lithuania

Though we operate the largest independent line maintenance network worldwide, it does not mean we need to look for trusted partners far across the seas. ???

The FL Technics line maintenance team is pleased to start supporting the Polish flag carrier, LOT Airlines, at Vilnius International Airport (VNO). This contract is the result of our long-lasting partnership and FL Technics' development of capabilities, as we leverage our certification to provide line maintenance services for Embraer EMB90/95 aircraft types.?

Once again, alongside global developments, we are feeling a bit sentimental to be able to expand our operations in FL Technics' home country.

New Trainings

As part of its commitment to providing flexible and accessible learning opportunities, FL Technics training team has extended its pre-recorded eLearning range with three new products this year!

Choose the courses:

? Airbus A320 Family (CFM56, IAE V2500, PW1100G, CFM LEAP-1A) Familiarization Course -?https://lnkd.in/dG9-3aNu

? Airbus A350 (RR Trent XWB) Familiarization Course -?https://lnkd.in/d88GV6FE

? Part-CAMO Regulatory Training -?https://lnkd.in/dkhtC7gg

Take these self-paced courses and enjoy your learning experience under the guidance of industry experts, who are there to lead you through the subject and explain complex things in a natural and comprehensible manner.

FL Technics People

Don't miss the chance to join FL Technics and embark on an exciting journey in the world of aviation. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or an industry professional seeking new opportunities, our team welcomes you with open arms. Take the first step toward a fulfilling career by becoming a part of FL Technics and helping us shape the future of aviation!

Search career options here - https://fltechnics.com/careers/

Learning and Development

This summer, we are delighted to share that our base maintenance mechanics are embarking on an intensive aircraft type training program!????? ??

We are proud to have organized these training sessions in collaboration with FL Technics' dedicated training department. This year, we have chosen the Boeing 737-600/700/800/900 (CFM56) type as the focal point of our learning journey.

In total, we have 27 talented students participating in this training, including both CS engineers and mechanics. They form an exceptional group of aviation enthusiasts eager to deepen their knowledge and skills.

The comprehensive training program is structured to equip our students with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice. The theoretical part spans over four weeks, during which each topic will be followed by a rigorous examination to ensure their understanding. After this phase, we will delve into two weeks of practical training, where our students will have the privilege of applying their newly acquired expertise on the aircraft!

Our training team comprises not only two highly qualified instructors from Spain, whose expertise is well-respected in the aviation industry but also two exceptional managers from FL Technics who will be guiding our students throughout the journey.

At FL Technics, we believe that investing in our team's knowledge and skills is key to maintaining our commitment to excellence and safety. As the aviation industry constantly evolves, we are determined to stay at the forefront and deliver the highest standards of service.

University Partnerships

?? Exciting Partnership Announcement: FL Technics and KSU University Join Forces in Vilnius! ????

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with?KSU | Kazimiero Simonavi?iaus universitetas , a renowned institution dedicated to academic excellence. This collaboration signifies our commitment to advancing aviation management education and fostering industry innovation.

Our extensive expertise and industry insights will help to refine and optimize the existing Aviation Management study program and supporting in developing new training programs tailored to emerging industry needs. By providing students with cutting-edge knowledge, we are empowering them to excel in the dynamic aviation sector.

This partnership will also provide students with invaluable opportunities to undertake internships and engage in activities within FL Technics' operational environment. By bridging academia and industry, we seek to nurture talent and equip students with real-world experiences that will shape their future careers.

We are confident that the partnership between FL Technics and KSU University will drive innovation and contribute to the growth and development of aviation management education. Together, we are shaping the future of the industry and cultivating the next generation of aviation professionals.