Dubai, UAE—Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo have signed and MoU to work on expanding cargo interline options and blocked space agreements, pending regulatory approvals.
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.
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.
“Cooperating with United, which 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.
jan Krems said Emirates SkyCargo is an important player in the industry, and United’s supplementary capabilities allow it to provide new service offerings to 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.