Cargo Breaking News
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and CMA CGM Air Cargo have launched a capacity partnership announced last year. The tie-up, first announced in May 2022, will see the two carriers jointly operate the full-freighter aircraft capacity of their respective airlines, initially including CMA CGM’s six freighter aircraft and AFKLMP’s six freighters.
The commercial partnership also covers Air France-KLM’s belly aircraft capacity, including more than 160 long-haul aircraft.
The partnership has an initial duration of 10 years.
The two partners said the combined offering will allow them to benefit from greater freighter and belly capacity, a more extensive network of destinations, a mix of scheduled and charter flights, and improved transit times and flexibility, as well as tailored connections.
CMA CGM’s flights are available to be booked on AFKLMP’s myCargo platform and customers can book and combine flights operated by both carriers.
Air France KLM Group executive vice president cargo and cooperation lead Adriaan Den Heijer said: “We are very pleased with the operational implementation of our strategic long-term air cargo partnership with CMA CGM Air Cargo.
“It will accelerate the expansion of our cargo business, a strategic activity for the Air France-KLM Group, by opening up a wide range of new opportunities, in terms of offerings, destinations and solutions to our customers.
“With our experienced and dedicated teams and a powerful distribution platform, we look forward to further transforming the future through this partnership.”
Guillaume Lathelize, chief executive of CMA CGM Air Cargo, added: “Our commercial joint-venture with Air France KLM Martinair is now effective. CMA CGM Air Cargo is France’s leading full-freighter airline, and operates six aircraft.
“The company has demonstrated its flexibility and agility with scheduled services and charter solutions for key logistics players. Our partnership will combine the best of both worlds: flexibility, agility and world-class expertise for regular and dedicated service.”
The two firms said they would also work together on developing new digital solutions and processes.
They will also work together on reducing their emissions output through the use of more efficient aircraft and through the use of sustainable aviation fuel.
