Korean Air to build Tianjin cargo terminal with Sinotrans

KOREAN Air has announced that it is developing a new air cargo terminal at the Tianjin Binhai International Airport through a joint venture that includes Sinotrans Air Transportation Development, a subsidiary of Sinotrans Ltd.

US$43.8 million will be invested in the new air cargo terminal, a statement from Korean Air said. The company said it is developing the airfreight terminal in Tianjin to strengthen its position in the China market.

"Establishing a joint venture between the largest logistics companies in Korea and China is a significant milestone for the future development of both entities," said Yang Ho Cho, chairman and CEO of Korean Air. "Through the continuous investment, we aim to further develop this successful partnership."

Korean Air said it will hold 47 per cent in the joint venture air cargo terminal, while Sinotrans Air will hold 20 per cent. The rest will be held by Korea Airport Service with a 15 per cent stake, Hanjin Transportation Co Ltd (10 per cent), and Tianjin Dongfang Credit Investment Company Ltd (eight per cent), the release added.