Guest M. McRae Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 British Airways World Cargo and Cargojet Announce Strategic Alliance in Canada MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 5 /CNW/ - British Airways World Cargo and Cargojet announced today they are entering into a strategic marketing and operational alliance for the Canadian market, effective 15th May 2003. Through this alliance Cargojet will provide sales, marketing and operational support to British Airways World Cargo in Western and Atlantic Canada. Cargojet will receive cargo sales, marketing and interline support from British Airways World Cargo who currently serve nearly 200 destinations in over 80 countries. All British Airways World Cargo freight originating from, or destined to, Western and Atlantic Canada will connect with Cargojet's premium domestic overnight service flights. This partnership will enable both carriers to share and benefit from each other's expertise in the marketplace. Both organizations and their customers will now receive seamless air cargo service on the combined British Airways World Cargo and Cargojet networks. "Both companies will benefit mutually, as Cargojet can now support British Airways World Cargo in servicing the Canadian marketplace," said Ajay Virmani, President and CEO of the Cargojet Group of Companies. "Cargojet and its customers will also benefit from the expertise British Airways World Cargo has developed over the years in terms of sales and marketing, cargo handling and information technology," added Jamie Porteous, Executive Vice President of Cargojet. "British Airways World Cargo is looking forward to a productive partnership with Cargojet. This will ensure that our customers continue to receive a world-class service into and out of Canada through the provision of effective and cost-efficient supply-chain solutions", said Brian Russell, Regional Cargo Manager, Canada, British Airways World Cargo. Notes to Editors Cargojet -------- Cargojet, through its alliance partners and its subsidiary, Cargojet Canada Ltd., operates a network of seven B727-200AF in Canada, providing a premium overnight air cargo service into twelve major city centers throughout Canada, handling over 350,000 lbs of cargo, each business night. Its headquarters are in Mississauga, Ontario, and currently employs over two hundred dedicated professionals. For additional information regarding Cargojet please contact pdhillon@cargojet.com. British Airways World Cargo --------------------------- For additional information regarding British Airways World Cargo please contact Laura Barnes at Golin/Harris International on 020 7898 3333, or email bawc@golinharris.com http://www.newswire.ca/releases/May2003/05/c7793.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMC Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 This in addition to the Air France Cargo contract signed last week, and the UPS contract for Canada has made this a great place to be. Starting Mexico in the fall, and solid discussions of new aircraft types as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest M. McRae Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Good to see another Canadian Airline that is doing well. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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