Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo Announce Landmark Agreement
Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo signed
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that follows on the heels of the new
broader historic commercial agreement between two of the
largest global airlines. This coordination will deliver benefits to air freight
customers of both Emirates Skycargo and United Cargo around the world.
The MoU was signed at the World Cargo
Symposium (WCS) – IATA event in London, UK by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional
Senior Vice President, Cargo and Jan Krems, President, United Cargo.
Under the terms of the MoU, Emirates
SkyCargo and United Cargo will work closely on a number of aspects, which
include expanding cargo interline options and blocked space agreements, pending
regulatory approvals. This will build on existing cargo interline arrangements
between both air cargo operators and offer freight customers access to more capacity
on a larger combined global network.
"Emirates SkyCargo is committed to
being the leading player in the global air cargo industry providing our
customers with the highest standards of products and services. Cooperating with
United, who is a leading airline in its own right with strengths and a network
that are complementary to our own, will allow us to add value for our customers
and help them reach new markets more speedily," said Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice
President, Cargo.
"United is pleased to work with
Emirates SkyCargo on this MoU. As one of the leading carriers worldwide,
Emirates SkyCargo is an important player in the industry, and our supplementary
capabilities allow us to provide new service offerings to our customers
worldwide. We share a common commitment to providing industry-leading solutions
for our customers and we look forward to working together in the future,"
said Jan Krems, President,
United Cargo.
United Cargo will have access to Emirates
SkyCargo’s high frequency distribution network through the belly-hold of
passenger flights to over 100 global destinations and 11 freighters, whilst
Emirates SkyCargo will have access to over 200 cities in the US and 300 cities
across five continents through United Cargo.
About Emirates SkyCargo
Emirates SkyCargo is the airfreight
division of Emirates. Through its state of the art hub in Dubai, Emirates
SkyCargo transports cargo to over 140 destinations across a global network
spanning six continents. The air cargo carrier offers customers cargo capacity
on its modern fleet of all wide-body Boeing 777, Airbus A380 aircraft and 11
dedicated B777-F freighters. For more information, www.skycargo.com.
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