Singapore Airlines, Qantas tie up with Australia to carry produce, seafood to Asian markets

SYDNEY: Australia on Wednesday said that it has reached agreements with Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways to carry food to Asian markets, part of a government initiative to help businesses hit hard by COVID-19.

Qantas from Thursday will begin a weekly flight from the country's north to Hong Kong carrying seafood and other produce from Queensland state, while SIA will carry food from the state of South Australia, the government said.A mix of South Australian products, including chilled seafood, tuna, lamb, chicken meat and eggs, will be carried to Singapore, and later distributed to Hong Kong, Thailand and China.

Australia's trade minister, Simon Birmingham, said the agreements would help re-establish direct freight routes for exporters who have been struggling to ship overseas during the pandemic.

Its definitely a good move. In times like this, all countries must be united, work hand-in-hand to overcome this pandemic. 👏🏻👍💪🙏

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