From 01JUL24, China Cargo Airlines will have access to Air France’s belly capacity for shipments from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to São Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU). Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and China Cargo Airlines signed a new, hard Block Space Agreement to this end, last week. The two airline companies, united also under SkyTeam Cargo, have been partners for ten years already. Air France KLM and the China Eastern Group then set out initially with an interline agreement. This later also included joint handling operations at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), where Air France KLM is handled by China Cargo Airlines. “Both companies see this [latest] agreement as a significant development to better serve the global cargo market, leveraging their complementary networks to provide enhanced services and explore new opportunities in air cargo transportation,” the release underlines.
Adriaan de Heijer, Executive Vice President of Air France KLM Cargo commented: “This new step signifies a deeper partnership and highlights our shared commitment to enhancing our range of services. By capitalizing on our extensive networks, we can provide even greater benefits to our customers. I look forward to the synergies we can generate together.”
Wang Jianmin, President of China Cargo Airlines, added: “In the face of increasing challenges in the air cargo market, we are committed to building stronger and deeper partnerships. This step with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is a significant move towards expanding our aviation network and enhancing our air logistics market. Together, we will provide safe and efficient services to global customers.”
