SkyTeam Cargo marked a significant milestone on September 28, 2025, celebrating 25 years as the world’s leading and only global airline cargo alliance. Founded in 2000, the alliance has grown from four founding members to become an indispensable partner in global logistics, consistently driving innovation and collaboration across the air freight industry.
The alliance was initially forged by Aeromexico Cargo, Air France Cargo, Delta Cargo, and Korean Air Cargo. Two and a half decades later, SkyTeam Cargo provides a truly global network, connecting businesses to over 850 destinations in more than 150 countries via a combined fleet of over 2,500 aircraft.
SkyTeam Cargo’s enduring success is rooted in its fundamental commitment to seamless collaboration and a unified, customer-centric approach. By standardizing processes and leveraging the combined capacity of its members, the alliance offers four distinct, high-quality product lines designed to meet diverse and demanding shipping requirements globally:
Express: For time-critical, high-priority shipments.
General: Standard, reliable service for everyday freight.
Specialized: Catering to unique needs such as pharmaceutical (pharma), perishable (perishables), and dangerous goods (DG).
Customized: Tailored solutions for specific large-scale projects.
“Reaching 25 years is a powerful testament to the value of cooperation in a highly competitive industry,” said a SkyTeam Cargo Spokesperson. “Our founding members recognized the immense potential of a unified global network. Today, we are proud to continue that legacy, providing customers with unmatched reach, reliable service, and a commitment to quality that is consistent across all our members.”
“We’ve navigated market shifts, economic challenges, and periods of rapid growth by always putting our customers first and investing in technology. We look forward to building on this momentum, focusing on digital transformation to make the shipping experience faster and more transparent than ever before.”
As SkyTeam Cargo looks toward the next quarter-century, its focus is firmly on the future of air freight. Key strategic initiatives include:
Digital Transformation: Implementing advanced digital tools to enhance connectivity between customers and alliance members, streamlining booking, tracking, and documentation processes.
Sustainability: Working with alliance members to promote more sustainable practices across the cargo network.
Enhanced Connectivity: Continuing to optimize scheduling and routing to offer the most efficient connections across its vast global network.
SkyTeam Cargo thanks its employees, partners, and customers for 25 years of trust and collaboration. Here’s to many more years of excellence, together.
