Apex Logistics International increased total air charters from 500 + flights in 2019 to over 1200 charters in 2020 . While some 50 % of usual airfreight was deeply disrupted by the pandemic , the constant disruption forced the airfreight supply chain industry to immediately adopt an innovative approach , focusing on results over processes , making fast , smart decisions , and embracing outside trends quickly and effectively .

In 2020 , E-Commerce sales jumped by more than 30 % as consumers who followed stay-at-home orders and social-distancing measures discovered convenient and reliable online shopping options with faster delivery times . Spiked demand for time-sensitive personal protective equipment ( PPE ), consumer electronic devices , groceries and essential products , combined with the halt in ocean vessel movement , kept aircrafts flying during the pandemic .

Apex responded swiftly to the challenge by expanding commercial airfreight capacity and scheduled charters by over 225 %. This move to increase dedicated charters supported retailers with flights that allow for faster recovery at destination , virtually eliminating terminal delay issues . This model extends to origin and destination services , where they control these processes by utilizing their own Container Freight Station ( CFS ) facilities . While many outsource this work to 3PLs , Apex delivers these critical services in house .

Although industry challenges on both supply and demand side may likely persist through 2021 , Apex is committed to meeting and exceeding customer needs with continued expansion of services to do what they do best , deliver passion .