CEB Dominates Local Cargo Market

Manila Bulletin
December 12, 2012

The country's largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) dominated the domestic cargo market, with a 48% share from January to September 2012, according to Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) data.

CEB carried 70.4 million kilograms in cargo in the first nine months of 2012, more than the 62 million kilograms combined cargo loads of Philippine Airlines and Airphil Express, the carrier announced.

"This highlights Cebu Pacific's extensive domestic route network and preferred cargo services," CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog pointed out. "With multiple daily flights to most key cities in the Philippines, cargo forwarders and shippers trust CEB to link islands together in the fastest time."

CEB also led the domestic cargo market in 2011 with close to 89.5 million kilos carried for the full year.

"We currently serve more than 2,000 accounts, tailor-fitting cargo products to our clients' domestic and international cargo needs. This includes express cargo service, seamless transshipment and 16 interline partnerships for worldwide reach," Iyog added.

CEB Cargo has partnered with the GMA Kapuso Foundation in shipping relief goods to families affected by typhoon "Pablo" in Cebu, Surigao and Compostela Valley.

It remains a consistent partner of the GMA Kapuso Foundation for its Give-A-Gift: Alay sa Batang Pinoy project, where customized Christmas packages are given to underprivileged children all over the Philippines.

CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 23 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Its fleet of 41 aircraft is the one of the most modern fleets in the world.

Between 2013 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 19 more Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft orders. It is slated to begin long-haul services in the 3rd quarter of 2013, with the arrival of 2 Airbus A330 aircraft.