Signing the deal at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in London, the airlines will work closely on a number of aspects including expanding cargo interline options and blocked space agreements.
It will build on existing cargo interline agreements and offer freight customers access to more capacity on a larger combined network.
The deal was signed by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President Cargo, and Jan Krems, President of United Cargo.
Sultan says, “Emirates SkyCargo is committed to being the leading player in the global air cargo industry providing our customers with the highest standards of products and services. Cooperating with United, who 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.”
Krems adds, “United is pleased to work with Emirates SkyCargo on this MoU. As one of the leading carriers worldwide, Emirates SkyCargo is an important player in the industry, and our supplementary capabilities allow us to provide new service offerings to our 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.”