Global cargo alliance SkyTeam Cargo has welcomed Italy’s new national carrier ITA Airways as its latest member.
ITA Airways will benefit by being able to ensure continuity for multilateral cargo shipments between Italy and the rest of the world through SkyTeam Cargo’s product portfolio, the alliance said.
“Italy is an important global cargo market and we warmly welcome ITA Airways into the SkyTeam Cargo alliance, providing safe, efficient and timely shipments of products, high-end fashion and design and consumer goods to hundreds of destinations across our global network,” said SkyTeam Cargo’s vice president Nico van der Linden.
ITA Airways’ chief commercial officer Emiliana Limosani commented: “Joining SkyTeam Cargo is a critical step for us, as we recognise the uniqueness of the alliance’s value proposition and adopt the quality standards of its broad product portfolio. We are confident that working with our valued partner airlines, will support and inspire our growth plan in the months ahead.”