Press releases 2022
Press releases, SkyTeam Cargo stories and news articles.
Strong collaboration helps SkyTeam Cargo’s alliance connect the world
As the world’s only global air cargo alliance, SkyTeam Cargo has witnessed how the international airfreight landscape has evolved since it was founded over two decades ago. The alliance has witnessed how customers have become more demanding, as the sector offers more choice and increased competition requires cargo handlers to excel every day.
AMSTERDAM, 19 December 2022
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo partners with the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco to transfer 46 African spurred tortoises to Senegal, as part of a programme to boost local populations
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) worked with the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco to transport 46 juvenile tortoises to Le Village des Tortues in Noflaye, Senegal, as part of a population reinforcement project. This transfer is one phase of a three-year programme
ROISSY, 13 December 2022
SkyTeam Cargo marks 20 years of branded products
SkyTeam Cargo, the world’s only global air cargo alliance, is marking two decades of delivering efficient, seamless shipments through its four key pillar products. Designed to simplify international shipping of all types of cargo – from pharma and perishables to luxury goods – to destinations almost anywhere in the world, the branded products are offered consistently across all SkyTeam Cargo members.
AMSTERDAM, 9 September 2021
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and Jan de Rijk Logistics introduce new LHV, an important step towards more sustainable goods transport
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) and Jan de Rijk Logistics have joined forces to take the new Long Heavy Vehicle (LHV) into operation. This completely new truck combination will run on BioFuel – Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil 100 (HVO100).
SCHIPHOL, 3 NOVEMBER 2022
ITA Airways Cargo partners with cargo.one to kick-start its first ever digital sales channel
ITA Airways Cargo and cargo.one today announced a global partnership to bring the Italian national carrier’s cargo capacities to the leading managed marketplace for digital air cargo bookings. Thousands of freight forwarders worldwide will gain greatly improved access to ITA Airways Cargo’s capacities into and within Italy. Comprising its very first digital sales channel for air cargo, cargo.one will deliver the airline its industry-leading approach that ensures customers receive a superior and seamless digital booking experience. The launch further indicates cargo.one’s depth and diversity of supply options for forwarders.
BERLIN, ROME, 19 October 2022
Saudia Cargo CEO Re-elected to Chair SkyTeam Cargo Alliance
SkyTeam Cargo the global Cargo alliance, announced the re-election of Teddy Zebitz, the Chief Executive Officer of Saudia Cargo, to be the chairperson of the SkyTeam Cargo Executive Board for another consecutive term. The appointment was endorsed at their recent meeting in London, which is composed of the cargo executives of all Cargo alliance members and oversees SkyTeam Cargo’s global strategy.
AMSTERDAM, 24 October 2022
Bolloré Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo extend and expand their sustainability partnership
On Monday 4 July, Bolloré Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) signed an agreement aimed at continuing and further expanding both parties’ sustainability partnership.
ROISSY, PUTEAUX, 13 July 2022
Another step towards sustainable air freight: DHL purchases 33 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel from Air France KLM Martinair Cargo
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is facilitating customer access to COVID-19 tests with a new online directory of over 15,000 testing locations worldwide. The Testing Labs Locator, powered by TrustAssure, enables customers to find and book the COVID-19 test they need with a trusted health provider, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, in a matter of clicks.
SCHIPHOL, 8 February 2022
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo partners with the Dutch Brunel Solar Team for 2022 Sasol Solar Challenge in South Africa, in shared pursuit of sustainability and innovation
We are pleased to announce that Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) is partnering with the Dutch Solar Team to compete in the Sasol Solar Challenge in South Africa from 9 to 16 September 2022.
SCHIPHOL, 21 June 2022
Unique MODIFY MY BOOKING feature now available in AFKLMP Cargo's customer portal myCargo
Collaboration is the key to affordable, reliable and efficient shipping. That’s why Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) wants to make it easy for customers to do business with them. As part of an ongoing effort to fulfil this promise, AFKLMP is launching a new feature in myCargo called “Modify my booking”.
SCHIPHOL/ROISSY, 14 June 2022
Air France-KLM and CMA CGM join forces and sign a major long-term strategic partnership in global air cargo
Air France-KLM Group and the CMA CGM Group today announced that they have signed a long-term strategic partnership in the air cargo market[1]. This exclusive partnership will see both parties combine their complementary cargo networks, full freighter capacity and dedicated services in order to build an even more competitive offer thanks to the unrivalled know-how and global footprint of Air France-KLM and CMA CGM.
PARIS, MARSEILLE, 18 May 2022
SkyTeam and Aeroflot have agreed to temporarily suspend the airline's SkyTeam membership
SkyTeam and Aeroflot have agreed to temporarily suspend the airline's SkyTeam and SkyTeam Cargo’s membership. All current functions and applications have been disabled for the time being.
AMSTERDAM, 27 April 2022
Korean Air wins Air Transport World Cargo Operator of the Year Award
Korean Air has been announced the winner of one of the most prestigious honors in the aviation industry: Air Transport World’s (ATW) 2022 Cargo Operator of the Year.
SEOUL, 1 April 2022
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo awarded IATA CEIV Pharma certification for third time running
For the third time, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has been awarded IATA CEIV Pharma certification for the Air France and KLM airline processes and its Charles de Gaulle and Schiphol hub operations. This assures pharmaceutical companies of reliable transportation of temperature-controlled and time-sensitive products.