The agreement was signed today (Tuesday 3 June) at the air cargo Europe trade fair in Munich, part of transport logistic, by Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, and Li Sheng, Vice President of SF Group and Chairman of SF Airlines.
Through the agreement, the airlines will collaborate on a metal-neutral basis to jointly market and integrate their airfreight services.
The partnership is designed to foster growth and create a seamless, shared network that offers customers more destinations, increased cargo capacity and enhanced service efficiency.
Customers will benefit from greater connectivity and capacity, and both carriers will invest in improving service quality and operational efficiency.
The partnership enables coordinated pricing strategies and alignment of service standards, and will support the strategic allocation of routes, sales efforts and client portfolios, allowing for joint decision-making and operational synergies.
The joint business will focus on key cargo product verticals including Etihad Cargo’s SecureTech and PharmaLife solutions.
Neves said: “This business agreement marks an important step in Etihad’s strategy to strengthen global connectivity and deliver greater value to our customers. By working closely with SF Airlines, we are expanding our service offerings, optimising operational efficiency and enhancing our competitive position in the air cargo industry.”
Sheng added: “This agreement represents a significant milestone for SF Airlines as we continue to build our international network. Partnering with Etihad Airways enables us to increase capacity and gain greater market access, offering customers enhanced services.”