The Hut Group to charter cargo planes

It has bought and will operate two dedicated cargo planes. 

The partnership with Singapore Airlines will see THG remove its reliance on scheduled passenger services. This is in response to both recent unprecedented disruption across the airline industry, and THG’s strong international sales growth.  

Since the start of 2020, THG has been running successful trials, using dedicated cargo flights to service its global operations, especially across the Asia region.

By the end of October 2020, THG will have two of its own cargo planes live operating out of Manchester Airport, where THG has its headquarters.

Matthew Moulding, founder and CEO of THG, said:  “The recent disruption across the airline industry has brought huge challenges in the movement of goods across the globe. This led us to accelerate our trials for dedicated cargo planes to link together our own global manufacturing and distribution centres. These trials have proved a great success, resulting in today’s partnership with Singapore Airlines. The trials have also given us the confidence to supplement this partnership with the launch of two of own cargo planes, under the livery of “THG Air”.

“Navigating the current crisis by forming these partnerships is an integral part of our strategy for THG Air, which will cement our standing as a global leader in eCommerce and technology and brings us closer to millions of customers.” 

Sherine Teo, VP of digital and eCommerce logistics, Singapore Airlines, said: “We welcome this partnership with THG, which facilitates the movement of goods across Asia and supports global supply chains. This collaboration will leverage Singapore Airlines’ flight network to ensure timely and efficient supply and delivery of THG goods to its customers.”