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December 2, 1947
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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National Airlines reduces air freight rates by 40% for Florida fruit and vegetable growers, enabling fresher deliveries to northern markets and boosting profits. Applies to northbound shipments from Florida cities to states up to New York.
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Nat. Airlines Decreases Air Freight Rate
(Special to The Citizen)
MIAMI, Dec. 2.-National Airlines announced today a reduction of 40 per cent in air freight rates for the benefit of Florida fruit and vegetable growers.
The new low cost for air shipment is estimated to add many thousands of dollars in profits for Florida's winter crops. Fruit and vegetables will hit the northern markets in prime condition, "tree ripe," without undergoing freeze methods.
The reduced rates are strictly "one way," applicable only to northbound shipments. National serves principal cities of 10 other states from 15 cities in Florida. Principal shipping points for northbound flights are Miami, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Pensacola. NAL routes extend west to the Mississippi River, north to Philadelphia and New York City.
National's action gives Florida growers and shippers a reduction to 12 cents per ton mile from the prevailing rate of 20 cents per ton mile. A dollar-and-cents example is the new rate of $6.81 per 100 pounds from Miami to New York, compared with the former charge, $11.35.
(Special to The Citizen)
MIAMI, Dec. 2.-National Airlines announced today a reduction of 40 per cent in air freight rates for the benefit of Florida fruit and vegetable growers.
The new low cost for air shipment is estimated to add many thousands of dollars in profits for Florida's winter crops. Fruit and vegetables will hit the northern markets in prime condition, "tree ripe," without undergoing freeze methods.
The reduced rates are strictly "one way," applicable only to northbound shipments. National serves principal cities of 10 other states from 15 cities in Florida. Principal shipping points for northbound flights are Miami, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Pensacola. NAL routes extend west to the Mississippi River, north to Philadelphia and New York City.
National's action gives Florida growers and shippers a reduction to 12 cents per ton mile from the prevailing rate of 20 cents per ton mile. A dollar-and-cents example is the new rate of $6.81 per 100 pounds from Miami to New York, compared with the former charge, $11.35.
What sub-type of article is it?
Business Announcement
What keywords are associated?
Air Freight Reduction
Florida Produce
Rate Cut
Northern Markets
What entities or persons were involved?
National Airlines
Florida Fruit And Vegetable Growers
Where did it happen?
Miami, Florida; Principal Cities In 10 Other States
Story Details
Key Persons
National Airlines
Florida Fruit And Vegetable Growers
Location
Miami, Florida; Principal Cities In 10 Other States
Event Date
Dec. 2
Story Details
National Airlines announced a 40% reduction in air freight rates for northbound shipments of Florida fruit and vegetables, lowering the rate to 12 cents per ton mile from 20 cents, estimated to add thousands in profits by delivering produce in prime condition to northern markets.