Reno Tahoe International Airport is vying for a bid to have
direct cargo flights from China, which is the world’s second largest
economy. The test flights will begin in
December, one flight a day, 6 days a week.
Legacy Supply Chain Services, which NAI recently completed a
long term lease with, said this about getting Reno’s foot in the door.
“Shippers want to see two things – they want to see the best price and they
want to see the best service. You must
have one of those, or a combination of the two, if you want to break through
and have shippers buy in.” – Russ Romine, Vice President of Global
Transportation
Reno Tahoe International Airport Authority who has been
trying to get Reno’s foot in the door since 2005 is one step closer to their
goal. Air China designated Reno Tahoe
International Airport as its diversion airport if the weather in San Francisco
was severe.
Reno also would be advantageous for Air China and other
Asian cargo flights because of the savings in fuel. A flight from Shanghai to Reno appose to
flying to Los Angeles would save 1,673 gallons of fuel per flight. That saving would be compounded annually and
would add up fast. Along with the fuel
savings Reno also charges less in cargo fees.
Reno has the ability to reach the 11 Western states with 1
day ground transportation and the city isn’t nearly as congested as Los Angeles
or San Francisco. With Reno’s growing
distribution and logistics capabilities it could become an inland port much
like Atlanta Georgia.
These cargo flights could boost the economy here in Reno and
we are all excited to see the results of the test flights starting in
December.
