UAE Skycargo, the shipping arm of the world’s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MO) with Astral Aviation, one of the leading airlines in Africa, to explore ways to enhance global trade to and from the continent.
Astral Aviation runs an extensive inside African network of 50 destinations that are presented through scheduled charters and ADHOC. It is suitable for the vast global network in the Emirates, which includes more than 145 destinations and fleet of passenger planes and dedicated shipping drivers, the partnership emphasizes the increasing importance of Africa as a competitive player in global trade. Both airlines bring a special experience in dealing with sensitive goods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and pharmaceuticals that are life -saving, which are major goods that are transported to and from the market.
The agreement was signed in Air Cargo Africa by Badr Abbas, Vice President of the UAE Department Skycargo and Mr. Sanjee GaHia, CEO of Astral Aviation Limited. Under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, the UAE will work closely on a number of initiatives, which include expanding shipping options between lines and space agreements, to enhance connection and increase access to African companies.
Commenting on the partnership, Badr Abbas said: “The home of 11 out of 20 economies is faster, along with bold commercial ambitions, there are huge growth capabilities in Africa. Given the breadth of our network, we have a WideBody fleet portfolio, we are in a good position to support the companies that You reach new suppliers and customers in each corner of the world. Aviation our long commitment to the market, which creates useful economic opportunities for both parties to keep the goods flow quickly, reliably and efficiently.
“Today it represents a pivotal step in our commercial partnership, for 15 years, and reflects our common vision to raise air charging solutions to and from within Africa. Together, we will open new opportunities, lead innovation and promote global trade.”
Economic and investment cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Africa continues to grow, as the United Arab Emirates was the first rank in the Gulf Cooperation Council and the fourth largest global investor in Africa. Recently, the United Arab Emirates and Kenya have signed a comprehensive comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) to accelerate trade and investment in agriculture, infrastructure, health care, travel, tourism, financial services and renewable energy. The agreement between the UAE Skycargo and Astral supports the prosperous relationship and sets a basis for further growth, by improving commercial flows and generating new opportunities that help enhance global economies. This also helps to achieve the goals of the African continental free trade zone (AFCFTA), which aims to increase Africa’s exports to the rest of the world by 32 % by 2035.
The UAE Skycargo started its operations for the first time in Africa in April 1986, with the opening trip to Cairo, Egypt. Over the next four decades, the airline has steadily reduced operations and increased frequencies, which now provides clients for seven closed shipping companies and a abdominal capacity on 172 passengers per week to 20 destinations in Africa.
With the centers of the world in Nairobi, Johannesburg Lig and Dubai, Astral Aviation flying the blue sky in Africa for 24 years, providing reliable and cost -effective solutions.
