China Cargo Airlines joins SkyTeam Alliance
China Cargo Airlines (CCA) has officially joined the SkyTeam Cargo Alliance this week during the Air Cargo Europe exposition in Germany.
The freight haulier, which is a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, Ltd., became the 11th member carrier of the SkyTeam Cargo Alliance, a partnership which aims to provide customers ensure seamless cargo coordination and delivery across its global network.
Mr. Zhu Yimin, President of China Cargo Airlines, Mr. Kyoo Won Kang, Sr. Vice President of Korean Air Cargo and Mr. Erik Varwijk, Managing Director of KLM, representing the SkyTeam Cargo Executive Board, signed the SkyTeam Cargo Alliance Agreement during a press conference to announce the union.
“SkyTeam Cargo is a unique global Cargo Alliance with high growth and vibrancy and is highly recognized [for] its customer-focused freight products with uniform standards as well as its unique one roof program,” noted Mr. Shan Chuanbo, Senior Vice President Alliances of China Eastern Airlines.
The SkyTeam Cargo Alliance now includes Aeroflot Cargo, Aeromexico Cargo, Air France Cargo, Alitalia Cargo, China Airlines Cargo, China Cargo Airlines, China Southern Cargo, Czech Airlines Cargo, Delta Cargo, KLM Cargo, and Korean Air Cargo across its global network.
“CCA Joining SkyTeam Cargo Alliance is a strategic decision combined with the development plan of CCA against the backdrop of global air liberalization and Alliance development. Joining SkyTeam Cargo will allow CCA to enjoy economy of scale benefits and enlarge its flight network, while upgrading its international competitiveness in compliance with the middle and long term strategic interests of CCA,” continued Mr Chuanbo.
Mr. Chong Choy, Vice President of Alliances at Air France KLM Cargo and Chairman of SkyTeam Cargo, welcomed CCA to the Alliance, saying “The members of SkyTeam Cargo are delighted to welcome CCA, China's first all-cargo airline operating dedicated freight services, as the newest member of our growing alliance. With the entry of China Cargo Airlines into the alliance, we have an unrivaled presence in the Greater China region”.
About China Cargo Airlines
China Cargo Airlines (CCA), established in 1998, possesses 14 cargo routes and operates belly spaces from China Eastern Airlines. Relying on the networks of China Eastern Airlines, CCA has extended to more than 200 destinations to provide air cargo services for customers from all over the world.
About SkyTeam Cargo
SkyTeam Cargo, launched in September 2000, partners airlines’ cargo divisions to provide customers with access to a global route network, standardized operational processes, and “one roof” warehouse handling services. The components of SkyTeam Cargo ensure seamless cargo coordination and delivery throughout the alliance’s global network. The unique product portfolio range is commonly offered by all eleven airline partners to their customers.
