Korean Air Cargo has signed a four-year extension of its cargo handling contract with Vienna International Airport (VIE) to run until the end of 2028.
The cargo handling partnership has been in place since the airline’s first flight to Vienna in 2004, said VIE.
The collaboration between Incheon International Airport (ICN)-headquartered Korean Air Cargo and VIE has been continuously adapted over the years.
In February last year, Korean Air signed an agreement to strengthen its air cargo partnership with VIE, while an extended cooperation agreement was also put in place for ICN on the 20th anniversary of the partnership in 2024.
This agreement was signed to help meet the increasing demand for air cargo services between Korea and Vienna as a hub for Central and eastern Europe.
In addition to the extended handling contract, both sides plan joint marketing initiatives and knowledge transfer in areas such as logistics systems as well as the expansion of optimal services for freight forwarders and customers.
“The successful partnership between Korean Air Cargo and Vienna Airport has been extended for another four years – a strong sign of the trust and cooperation that has connected our companies for 20 years,” said Julian Jäger, joint chief executive and chief operating officer of VIE.
“Together we will continue to develop cargo handling between Seoul and Vienna at the highest level and expand our position as a leading European cargo hub. Austria, its neighbouring countries and Asia will thus remain closely linked economic zones through international airfreight traffic in the future. We look forward to continuing this success story.”
“We are delighted to announce our continued partnership with Vienna Airport,” added Eum Jaedong, executive vice president and head of cargo division at Korean Air Cargo.
“Our co-operation has led to successful business results, and we are confident that this contract extension will lead to further growth and development. We look forward to providing our customers with the best possible transport services and further strengthening Vienna Airport’s position as a major hub for logistics in Eastern Europe.”
Michael Zach, senior vice president ground handling & cargo operations at Vienna Airport, further added: “The extension of the Korean Air Cargo contract until 2028 is clear proof of Vienna Airport’s strength as an air cargo hub.
“At the site we offer comprehensive services, modern infrastructure and a dedicated team that ensures maximum efficiency and reliability. Korean Air Cargo is one of the most important cargo airlines at the site and we look forward to further expanding our good collaboration.”