Atlas Air Eyes Doubling Vietnam Operations Amid Infrastructure Needs
Atlas Air Worldwide CEO Michael Steen stated the company could double its Vietnam operations in the coming years if infrastructure improvements keep pace with growing air cargo demand. Key needs include more parking stands for large freighters, enhanced warehouse and ground handling capacity, and digital document exchange platforms.
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