PACTL partners with Ethiopian Airlines Group to strengthen China African Air Cargo Gateway

The two parties agreed to collaborate to build the 21st century Air Silk Road and to designate each other mutually as overseas air cargo terminal partners. The partnership demonstrates a common commitment to accelerating trade logistics between Asia and Africa through joint efforts in air freight operations, facility development and digital innovation.

Improved freighter efficiency: To enhance logistics efficiency, collaboration streamlines trade flows and prioritizes the transportation of high-demand e-commerce products. By integrating upstream and downstream supply chains, the partnership aims to ensure faster and more reliable cargo handling. Terminal Investment and Collaboration: Both sides will explore co-investment in freight facilities and promote knowledge sharing initiatives to raise operational standards. This includes expanding exchanges in areas such as security services management, operational excellence, and digital transformation. Joint Promotion and Engagement: PACTL and Ethiopian Airlines Group will increase international visibility and collaborate on the China African Air Cargo Corridor through coordinated marketing and promotional activities from multiple perspectives. Aman Worle, country director at Ethiopian Airlines, said: “By joining with PACTL, we are not only improving our operational capabilities, but also creating a more robust and resilient air cargo network between China and Africa.

“We are committed to providing a range of services that are important to us,” said Carsten Hernig, VP Sales & Marketing and Production, PACTL's Deputy General Manager. “This collaboration will create new momentum for air cargo development between the two regions, thanks to improved business facilitation.”