A new partnership between Emirates SkyCargo and Qantas Freight will see the airlines’ combined network expand to total of 233 ports across six continents.
Emirates divisional senior vice president cargo, Ram Menen, said the deal, subject to regulatory approval, would increase trade and business opportunities for freight customers of both airlines.
“This partnership will offer customers a range of benefits including increased frequencies, more options and flexibility, and ultimately improvements through the creation of seamless connections to more destinations,” Menen said.
“SkyCargo customers from around the world will initially have access to 28 destinations on Qantas Freight’s network including ten ports in Australia and eight destinations in Asia.”
The partnership will grant Qantas Freight customers access to an additional 65 Emirates destinations in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
Qantas Freight executive manager Lisa Brock said these new destinations would be connected with Qantas’ existing Australian network through interline arrangements.
“With the introduction of seamless connections between our domestic and international network, we will offer unmatched access for Australian exporters and global businesses wishing to reach markets in Australia,” Brock explained.
“Our time sensitive cargo customers shipping between Australia and Europe can now connect via Dubai as a one stop service to provide their customers with a faster and more efficient product.”
Emirates and Qantas hope to offer over 90 services per week from Australia to Dubai from 31 March.
