Emirates SkyCargo, Teleport sign deal to strengthen e-commerce flows

Emirates SkyCargo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Teleport, AirAsia’s exclusive cargo partner.

The partnership aims to better support the burgeoning trade between Southeast Asia and the wider world, via Dubai, says an official release from Emirates SkyCargo.

"The agreement was signed at IATA’s World Cargo Symposium by Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo and Pete Chareonwongsak, CEO, Teleport. Under the terms of the MoU, Emirates SkyCargo and Teleport will work closely on a number of initiatives, which include expanding cargo interline options and block space agreements, to enhance connectivity and boost the reach of ASEAN businesses."

Badr Abbas says: "For almost 35 years, we have proudly served Southeast Asia, keeping goods flowing quickly, reliably and efficiently. This strategic partnership with Teleport and the AirAsia Group of airlines is an evolution of that commitment, enabling us to better serve our customers with increased capacity, more flexibility and access into new markets in Asia, combined with enhanced connectivity across our vast global network."

Chareonwongsak adds: "2025 is a year of global scale for Teleport as we strengthen our network reach and capacity to better meet the growing global demands of e-commerce. Our partnership with Emirates, which is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia for them, is a source of great pride as we collaborate with a leading global partner. This will enable the expansion of both our respective air networks, supporting Southeast Asia’s growing exports and facilitating the movement of e-commerce from China, through our connectivity beyond Southeast Asia, to the Middle East, Africa and Europe. E-commerce is expected to double its share of Southeast Asia’s air cargo volumes from 11 percent to 20 percent 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."

Established in 2018, Teleport is an integrated logistics solutions provider operating the largest air logistics network in Southeast Asia, covering 80 percent of the region. "As a logistics venture of Capital A with presence across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Singapore and China, Teleport ensures that everything arrives the next-day for anyone across Southeast Asia."

Emirates SkyCargo first began operations to Southeast Asia with direct flights to Singapore, Bangkok and Manila in June 1990. Now, the airline operates five freighters and 176 passenger flights per week to 11 destinations across the region. Further expansion is on the horizon with the upcoming launch of passenger services to Siem Reap, Cambodia and Da Nang, Vietnam in June 2025, with both cities connecting via Bangkok, the release added.

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