Polar Air Cargo

Polar Air Cargo Worldwide provides time-definite, airport-to-airport scheduled air cargo service, describing itself as the most trusted choice among freight forwarders, importers, and exporters. It operates a modern all-cargo, all-Boeing fleet including 747-8F and 777-200F aircraft, and serves cargo categories such as food and perishables, machinery, apparel, electronics, and pharmaceuticals, as well as special loads. Founded in 1993 by NedMark Transportation Services, Polar was acquired by Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings in 2001, and in 2007 DHL Express entered a strategic arrangement with Atlas with a 49% equity interest.

Polar was founded in 1993 by NedMark Transportation Services, with limited partners Southern Air Transport and Polaris. Its first scheduled service flight departed New York on May 13, 1993, with a leased Boeing 747-100 that touched down in Ireland, Moscow, Hong Kong and Columbus, Ohio, before returning to New York. On July 4, 1994, Polar was certified as a U.S. scheduled all-cargo carrier, and that year NedMark officially changed its name to Polar Air Cargo, Inc., taking on Southern Air Transport's initial role. Polar continued as the air cargo carrier for Polaris while gaining new customers. By 1996, Polar was recognized as one of the five largest all-cargo airlines, connecting every continent with the exception of Antarctica. In 1998 Polar was fully acquired by GE Capital Aviation Services. In 2001, Polar Air Cargo was acquired by Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, and in 2007 DHL Express entered into a strategic arrangement with Atlas with a 49% equity interest. Through the joint venture of Atlas and DHL, Polar has grown into a world-leading all-cargo operator. Over 30+ years, Polar's fleet has grown from two leased 747-100s to an owned all-Boeing fleet including 747s, 767s and 777s, and from a single scheduled service route in 1993 to more than 120 weekly departures on scheduled routes.

Time-definite, airport-to-airport scheduled air cargo service; the most trusted choice among freight forwarders, importers, and exporters.

• Scheduled air cargo service

  Time-definite, airport-to-airport scheduled air cargo service.

• Special Cargo

  Handling of oversized, unusual or high-maintenance goods requiring special attention in booking, loading, flying and unloading.

• Scheduled trucking services

  Scheduled trucking services for dependable cargo delivery.

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