CMA CGM and Air France-KLM officially launch 10-year air cargo partnership

The long-term strategic air cargo cooperation of Air France-KLM and the CMA CGM Group, which was announced in May 2022, has officially commenced.

CMA CGM and Air France-KLM officially launch 10-year air cargo partnership

Air France-KLM Martinair Cargo, part of the Air France-KLM Group, and CMA CGM Air Cargo, part of the CMA CGM Group, will combine their cargo networks, full freighter capacity, and dedicated services aiming to build a more compelling offering.

The collaboration between the two French giants will have an initial duration of 10 years, as the deal has obtained all necessary legal approvals from the relevant authorities.

With this agreement, Air France-KLM and CMA CGM will jointly operate the full-freighter aircraft capacity of their respective airlines with the combined capacity currently consisting of six full-freighter aircraft at CMA CGM Air Cargo and six full-freighter aircraft at Air France-KLM Group. The commercial partnership also covers Air France-KLM’s belly aircraft capacity, including 160+ long-haul aircraft.

“Our partnership will combine the best of both worlds: flexibility, agility and world-class expertise for regular and dedicated service,” stated Guillaume Lathelize, CEO of CMA CGM Air Cargo.