Skyroute Logistics expands into central Europe

UK-BASED air cargo broker to Russia and the CIS, Skyroute Logistics, says it is extending its partnership with Luxembourg's Eastern Air Cargo (EAC), in a bid to enter the central European market.

As part of this closer working relationship, EAC will adopt the corporate identify of Skyroute Logistics Luxembourg and become the European consolidation point for Skyroute's global GSA network, a statement issued on behalf of Skyroute Logistics said.

"We have been developing our strategy to expand into central Europe for some time but the key was to find the right partner with the essential wholesale and consolidation credentials we need," said Skyroute managing director Steven Matthews. "We have found that with EAC, and we look forward to this next exciting stage of Skyroute's development."

A statement from Skyroute also said it now plans to expand its global reach by establishing further sales outlets in the Far East and Australasia. An additional Skyroute hub is also planned for the Middle East later this year, the release said.

Since its launch in 1993, Skyroute Logistics network to Russia and the CIS has expanded to provide scheduled freighter services for companies to export their freight to more than 60 destinations in the region. Other services include airport-to-airport and airport-to-door delivery as well as charter brokerage.