The partnership integrates Air Central China’s routes from Xi’an and Hangzhou with Teleport’s 290-city network across Southeast Asia, targeting improved cargo flow
Teleport and China Central Longhao Airlines Co. Ltd (Air Central China Airlines) have signed an interline agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the China-Southeast Asia Air Silk Road.
The MoU aims to enhance trade and air cargo connectivity along the fast-growing air trade corridor linking the two regions and was signed at the Zhengzhou-Kuala Lumpur ‘Air Silk Road’ Forum for International Cooperation in Sepang on 18 September.
The forum is part of Malaysia’s broader vision to establish Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as a gateway for regional and global trade between China and Southeast Asia.
China-ASEAN trade accounted for 16.7% of China’s total foreign trade as of August 2025, valued at $692bn, said Teleport, exclusive cargo partner of AirAsia.
The companies have also announced an interline agreement that integrates Air Central China’s routes from Xi’an and Hangzhou, as well as connections from Delhi, Hanoi, and Osaka, with Teleport’s network spanning over 290 cities in more than 80 countries throughout Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania.
The partnership is expected to improve cargo flow, support growing trade volumes and economic cooperation across China, Southeast Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
“Being chosen as an interline partner by Air Central China emphasises the trust placed in Teleport’s network and operational expertise,” said Pete Chareonwongsak, chief executive of Teleport.
“Our strength lies in connecting airline networks to expand reach and efficiency beyond what any single carrier can achieve. By linking Air Central’s key hubs in China with Teleport’s extensive Southeast Asian and Asia-Pacific network, we’re providing direct, one-booking access from major Chinese hubs into the heart of Southeast Asia for more efficient trade.”
Li Zhenliang, chief executive of Air Central China, added: “This meeting and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding have laid the foundation for comprehensive cooperation between both parties.
“In the future, Teleport will become Air Central China Airlines’ most important partner in Southeast Asia, working together to open more air routes connecting China and Southeast Asia.”
Emirates SkyCargo and Teleport also recently signed an MoU to create a preferred partnership to support trade and e-commerce flows.
Source : Air Cargo News