EMIRATES SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd, the logistics arm of the Alibaba Group, to jointly facilitate the delivery of cross-border parcels.
Cainiao formed this partnership as it aims to expand its global logistics infrastructure by developing six global hubs in six cities around the world. Dubai is one of them.
The MoU was signed at Cainiao's global headquarters in Hangzhou. Under the terms of the agreement, the partners will work closely to manage e-commerce shipments in the Middle East and other neighbouring regions through Dubai.
E-commerce is one of the strongest growth areas for the air cargo industry globally. Emirates SkyCargo has been exploring opportunities to collaborate with players in order to offer value-added services over and above cargo capacity between airports, using the strategic advantages of Dubai as a hub.
'With Emirates SkyCargo's network spread, frequency of flights including close to 50 weekly flights from China, we are confident that we will be a strong partner,' said Emirates vice president Nabil Sultan.
Said Cainiao global business manager Xiaodong Guan: 'We have a strong commitment to Dubai and the neighbouring markets. This fits well with our broader strategy.'
Emirates operates two state of the art Emirates SkyCentral cargo terminals in Dubai to manage cargo from freighter and passenger aircraft.
Cainiao formed this partnership as it aims to expand its global logistics infrastructure by developing six global hubs in six cities around the world. Dubai is one of them.
The MoU was signed at Cainiao's global headquarters in Hangzhou. Under the terms of the agreement, the partners will work closely to manage e-commerce shipments in the Middle East and other neighbouring regions through Dubai.
E-commerce is one of the strongest growth areas for the air cargo industry globally. Emirates SkyCargo has been exploring opportunities to collaborate with players in order to offer value-added services over and above cargo capacity between airports, using the strategic advantages of Dubai as a hub.
'With Emirates SkyCargo's network spread, frequency of flights including close to 50 weekly flights from China, we are confident that we will be a strong partner,' said Emirates vice president Nabil Sultan.
Said Cainiao global business manager Xiaodong Guan: 'We have a strong commitment to Dubai and the neighbouring markets. This fits well with our broader strategy.'
Emirates operates two state of the art Emirates SkyCentral cargo terminals in Dubai to manage cargo from freighter and passenger aircraft.