{"id":253117,"date":"2025-10-09T08:24:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T12:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=253117"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:22:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:22:13","slug":"southern-air-and-seven-air-partner-with-government-to-make-antigua-a-regional-cargo-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/southern-air-and-seven-air-partner-with-government-to-make-antigua-a-regional-cargo-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Air and Seven Air Partner with Government to Make Antigua a Regional Cargo Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-111636967\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:576\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:432\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:864\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00a0CABINET NOTES:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/troy-mathew-charged-for-larceny\/?swcfpc=1\">Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda <\/a>has approved a proposal to deepen collaboration with international logistics partners\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/possibility-of-storm-force-winds-from-jerry-decreases-for-both-antigua-and-barbuda\/?swcfpc=1\"><strong>Southern Air<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Seven Air<\/strong>,<\/a> as part of a strategic plan to position Antigua as a central\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/independence-day-celebration-date-adjusted-to-monday-november-3-in-antigua-and-barbuda\/\">air and maritime logistics hub\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>for the Eastern Caribbean and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><br><br>This decision follows recent successful charter operations between<a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/the-government-of-antigua-and-barbuda-has-issued-a-tropical-storm-warning-for-barbuda\/\">\u00a0<strong>Miami and Antigua<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0led by the Extreme Group \u2014 affiliate of Southern Air and Seven Air \u2014 which has demonstrated capacity and interest in scaling up regional logistics through expanded air freight, port operations, and warehousing services.<br><br>The plan presented to Cabinet by the local company Extreme Group and Southern Air and Seven Air includes:<\/p><div id=\"antig-962058709\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-2734765933\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:169\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:576\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:432\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:864\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthening Antigua\u2019s position as a&nbsp;<strong>transshipment hub<\/strong>&nbsp;for vehicles, cargo, and agricultural exports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploring logistics links between Antigua,&nbsp;<strong>the OECS, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia,&nbsp;<\/strong>, and parts of&nbsp;<strong>South America.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing infrastructure such as&nbsp;<strong>cold storage facilities<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>additional warehouse space<\/strong>&nbsp;to support increased cargo throughput; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursuing strategic&nbsp;<strong>fuel cost and tariff concessions<\/strong>&nbsp;to ensure Antigua remains competitive in the regional logistics sector.<br><br>The Cabinet also noted the potential for this initiative to benefit local industries, including&nbsp;<strong>agriculture,&nbsp;fisheries,<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>manufacturing<\/strong>, by creating improved export routes, enabling smaller importers to operate efficiently, and supporting job creation in logistics, aviation, and port services.<br><br>&nbsp;<br><br>In support of this vision, the Government will:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage relevant departments, including the&nbsp;<strong>Ministry of Aviation,&nbsp;Customs,&nbsp;<\/strong>and the&nbsp;<strong>Antigua Port Authority<\/strong>, to coordinate infrastructure and policy support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate lease discussions for expansion at key cargo terminals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with the private sector on investment in storage and handling solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue dialogue with Extreme Group, Southern Air and Seven Air to finalise operational needs and long-term partnership agreements.<br><br><strong><u>Footnote:<br><\/u><\/strong>Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne and his government is committed to making Antigua and Barbuda \u201c<strong>a vital gateway for regional trade<\/strong>.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The expansion of logistics services is a critical component of the nation\u2019s economic transformation agenda.\u00a0\u00a0The Cabinet looks forward to the successful implementation of this partnership, which stands to\u00a0<strong>boost trade, create jobs,\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0enhance regional connectivity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"antig-4068527769\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP \u00a0CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a proposal to deepen collaboration with international logistics partners\u00a0Southern Air\u00a0and\u00a0Seven Air, as part of a strategic plan to position Antigua as a central\u00a0air and maritime logistics hub\u00a0for the Eastern Caribbean and beyond. 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