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The run-up to Valentine's Day is a busy time for Africa's flower growers and shippers who again call on the proven Cargolux services and expertise to bring their goods to European consumers. Throughout each year, Cargolux carries more than 20,000 tons of flowers from African markets which translates to around four million flowers per flight. This year, the airline experienced such strong demand that it operates a large amount of extra flights in addition to its seven weekly scheduled services. Cargolux delivers the flowers to European markets within 48 hours after they were harvested.
Countries in South America and Africa are increasingly expanding their share of the cut flowers market. Kenya holds 7% of the global market share today. 35% of all sales of cut flowers in...
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