{"id":104592,"date":"2026-02-27T10:51:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T13:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/896129455"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:51:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T13:51:55","slug":"air-sierra-leone-launches-direct-cargo-flights-between-banjul-and-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/27\/air-sierra-leone-launches-direct-cargo-flights-between-banjul-and-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Sierra Leone Launches Direct Cargo Flights Between Banjul and London"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.sierraloaded.sl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1978.jpeg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.sierraloaded.sl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1978.jpeg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.sierraloaded.sl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1978.jpeg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.sierraloaded.sl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1978.jpeg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.sierraloaded.sl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1978.jpeg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.sierraloaded.sl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1978.jpeg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.sierraloaded.sl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1978.jpeg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.sierraloaded.sl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1978.jpeg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.sierraloaded.sl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1978.jpeg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.sierraloaded.sl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1978.jpeg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.sierraloaded.sl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1978.jpeg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.sierraloaded.sl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1978.jpeg?ssl=1\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- Either there are no banners, they are disabled or none qualified for this location! --><\/p>\n<p>Air Sierra Leone has launched dedicated cargo flights connecting Banjul and London, a move aimed at strengthening trade, export capacity, and humanitarian logistics between The Gambia and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>The new service will facilitate faster movement of perishable goods, general cargo, and essential supplies, giving exporters quicker access to the UK market while improving supply chain efficiency between the two nations.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the development, Group Chief Operating Officer of XE Jet Limited, Air Sierra Leone\u2019s technical partner, Sukhjinder Mann, said: \u201cWe are committed not only to passenger transport but also to strengthening export cargo and supply chains from The Gambia. The reduced connectivity time offered by our direct flights ensures perishable goods reach the UK promptly and in optimal condition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mann added that the airline has partnered with Redcoat Express, a leading Cargo General Sales Agent with strong links to export markets. Combined with inbound cargo services from London, the collaboration creates a comprehensive bilateral cargo solution.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-also\">\n<header>Related News<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<p>The initiative is expected to give Gambian exporters improved logistics options while supporting broader trade and economic ties with the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<div class=\"g g-5\">\n<p>[embedded content]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 --> <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\"> <\/a><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\/acceptable.html\"> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230; movement of perishable goods, general <span class=\"match\">cargo<\/span>, and essential supplies, giving exporters &#8230; export markets. Combined with inbound <span class=\"match\">cargo<\/span> services from London, the &#8230; collaboration creates a comprehensive bilateral <span class=\"match\">cargo<\/span> solution. 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