Emirates SkyCargo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Teleport, the exclusive cargo arm of AirAsia, to strengthen trade flows between Southeast Asia and global markets via Dubai.
The agreement aims to enhance cargo capacity, expand interline cooperation, and offer greater connectivity for businesses across the ASEAN region.
Teleport consolidates the bellyhold capacity of all AirAsia airlines, along with three dedicated freighters and over 40 partner carriers.
Combined, this expands Emirates SkyCargo’s reach into over 100 destinations beyond primary airports, but also into both secondary and tertiary airports in the Southeast Asian region.
Pete Chareonwongsak, CEO of Teleport, noted that this partnership comes as e-commerce is expected to double its share of Southeast Asia’s air cargo volumes from 11% to 20% by 2029, driven by lightweight, high-frequency shipments replacing bulk freight and the rise in demand for express delivery.
“With a shared commitment to provide faster, more efficient, and reliable cross-border air cargo services, this partnership enhances our combined capabilities to capture global market opportunities,” Chareonwongsak added.
Southeast Asia’s is becoming increasingly more important in global supply chains, particularly for electronics, fashion and pharmaceuticals. Outbound air cargo from the region reached approximately 2.5 million tons in 2024.