China Southern Airlines Joins SkyTeam Cargo

China Southern Airlines this week became a full member of SkyTeam Cargo alliance.

With its extensive domestic route network and strong exposure in Central Asia, North East Asia and the Middle East, China Southern Cargo membership will greatly enhance the network and sales opportunities of the alliance.

Mr. Chen Gang, Executive Vice President of China Southern Airlines, said, “China Southern Airlines is implementing a development strategy which will transform it into an international, network-oriented airline. We have been looking forward to cooperating with leading airlines around the world to speed up our integration into the international aviation industry, build up our brand awareness and enhance our international competitiveness. SkyTeam Cargo is the perfect platform that allows us to obtain this goal.”

Mr. Leo van Wijk, Chairman of SkyTeam Alliance, added, “It is my privilege to welcome China Southern Airlines Cargo as our first carrier from China and as our number eight member to the SkyTeam Cargo Alliance. An important new milestone has been reached as SkyTeam Cargo members connect with the biggest airline in China. Our customers can enjoy the same SkyTeam Cargo standardized product line and services now also offered by China Southern Airlines. It creates ample opportunities for a close cooperation with China Southern Airlines to connect to the booming Chinese market with its remarkable double digit growth.”

China Southern Cargo’s membership with SkyTeam Cargo provides a solid platform to learn from prestigious SkyTeam Cargo member carriers, integrating itself with international standards in areas such as governance and international competitiveness positioning.

Now that China Southern Cargo has joined SkyTeam Cargo, it will provide unique, standard and seamless air freight service and bring more benefits to customers via close cooperation with each of the eight SkyTeam Cargo member carriers.

China Southern will launch the SkyTeam Cargo common product line, including Equation, Cohesion, Variation and Dimension on its international routes to meet diversified customer needs and increase customer satisfaction.

In addition, China Southern will adopt SkyTeam Cargo unified service standards, simplify handling procedures and enhance ground service quality through SkyTeam Cargo joint purchasing initiatives of ground handling service worldwide.

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