Aramex confirms cargo services deal with Air Arabia

AIR ARABIA: Low-cost carrier's Sharjah facility to be used by global logistics firm Aramex. (Getty Images)

Global logistics solutions provider Aramex on Sunday announced a regional cargo agreement with low-cost air carrier Air Arabia, covering the Middle East, Africa, Indian subcontinent, and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Under the deal Aramex will have access to Air Arabia's cargo facility in Sharjah International Airport to operate a sorting hub for express shipments.

It will also enjoy expedited recovery of courier shipments from flights.

"The agreement with Air Arabia and the opening of our new hub in Sharjah is in line with Aramex's strategic focus on enriching its service offering to customers by mobilising express consignments in the most competitive transit time and at reduced costs," said Osama Fattaleh, Aramex’s COO.

"Through this agreement, Aramex will be able to provide its express customers across key emerging markets outstanding interregional connectivity and reliability by utilising the extensive network and cost-efficiency of the economic carrier."

AK Nizar, Commercial Head at Air Arabia, said: "The new partnership with Aramex is in-line with Air Arabia's efforts to grow its cargo operations and ancillary revenues.

''As one of the global leaders in express delivery solutions, Aramex represents a strategic partner for us in further strengthening our presence in the cargo service segment.

''Through this agreement, we expect to provide enhanced quality and reliability to Aramex's express customers.''

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