air freight

Tomatoes grown in the soil of open-air urban plots had a lower carbon intensity than tomatoes grown in conventional greenhouses, while the emissions difference between conventional and urban agriculture vanished for air-freighted crops like asparagus.

According to data supplied by Xeneta, it cost around $2.30 to air-freight one kilogram in early August, based on global average spot prices.

The move lets the carriers bypass regular air-freight routes, which the White House says will speed up final delivery to store shelves.

It started its air-freight unit in March with four smaller Airbus A330-200F aircraft, and is converting another of the type from passenger use.

WFS will pay 2 million euros per year to use around 12,200 square metres for air-freight activities including merchandise storage and handling, Aena said in a statement, some 360% above the expected value.