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Although the air freight industry was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, the sector proved essential for the continuity of global value chains, ensuring the survival of businesses and playing a pivotal role in the transport of essential goods. Yet regulations and rules affect every movement in the air cargo system, from handling to packaging to transporting. What are the logistics implications of this highly regulated environment? How can stakeholders remain agile? And to what extent can air freight continue to be used as a strategy for diversification and speed while complying with these numerous regulations?

Peter Penseel, Chief Operating Officer for Airfreight at DER-Trans Logistics, answered these questions and more in the exclusive interview below.