Korean Air starts Russia freighter service

Korean Air starts Russia freighter service    Korean Air this week started twice weekly cargo service between Seoul and St. Petersburg, Russia, the airline said.
   Operated with Boeing 747-400F freighters with 100 tons of capacity, the service will be offered on Wednesdays and Fridays.
   'Russia's economy recorded a growth of 3.7 percent last year and it is expected to grow by another 4 percent each year over the coming two years,' the airline said. 'As a result of this steady rise in economic activities more and more companies have decided to enter the Russian markets through cities such as St. Petersburg, the second-largest city in the country. One of the key growth engines of St. Petersburg is the automobile industry. Industry giants such as GM, Ford, Nissan and Hyundai have all set up manufacturing plants there and are increasing their investment in the region continuously.'