Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Teleport, AirAsia’s exclusive cargo partner. This partnership aims to significantly enhance trade and e-commerce flows between Southeast Asia and the wider world, leveraging Dubai as a key hub.
The agreement, signed at IATA’s World Cargo Symposium by Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President, and Pete Chareonwongsak, CEO of Teleport, outlines several initiatives. These include expanding cargo interline options and block space agreements, designed to enhance connectivity and boost the reach of ASEAN businesses.
Teleport exclusively consolidates the bellyhold capacity of all AirAsia airlines into the largest air logistics network in Southeast Asia. This network encompasses Malaysia-based AirAsia Berhad, AirAsia X Berhad, Indonesia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia X, and AirAsia Cambodia, alongside a fleet of three dedicated freighter aircraft and capacity from over 40 other airlines. This collaboration significantly expands Emirates SkyCargo’s reach into over 100 destinations, including secondary and tertiary airports in the Southeast Asian region. Conversely, Teleport will gain access to Emirates’ vast global network of over 145 destinations, with a particular focus on key destinations in Europe, Africa, and the US.
Commenting on the partnership, Badr Abbas stated, “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.”
Pete Chareonwongsak added, “2025 is a year of global scale for Teleport as we strengthen our Teleport 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.” He noted that e-commerce is expected to double its share of Southeast Asia’s air cargo volumes from 11% to 20% by 2029.
Southeast Asia and the wider Asian continent serve as a backbone of global manufacturing, particularly for electronics, smart gadgets, fashion and textiles, machines, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals. This partnership is set to support the world’s shifting supply chains as Southeast Asia continues to build its manufacturing and logistics capabilities.
The growing economic and bilateral relationship between the UAE and Southeast Asian countries, evidenced by Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA) signed with Malaysia, Indonesia, and Cambodia, supports this agreement. The partnership between Emirates SkyCargo and Teleport reinforces these prosperous relationships, laying a foundation for further growth by improving trade flows and generating new opportunities that strengthen global economies.
Emirates SkyCargo began operations to Southeast Asia in June 1990. The airline now operates 5 freighters and 176 passenger flights per week to 11 destinations across the region. Further expansion is planned with the upcoming launch of passenger services to Siem Reap, Cambodia, and Da Nang, Vietnam, in June 2025.
Established in 2018, Teleport is an integrated logistics solutions provider operating the largest air logistics network in Southeast Asia, covering 80% of the region and reaching over 164 destinations. As a logistics venture of Capital A, Teleport aims to ensure next-day delivery across Southeast Asia.
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