Korean Air Cargo and Vienna Airport have extended their existing handling contract for four more years.

The airport and the Korean airline have extended the current deal, which will now run until the end of 2028.

Vienna Airport and Korean Air Cargo have been partners since the airline's first flight to Vienna in 2004.

 [Source: Vienna Airport]

"The successful partnership between Korean Air Cargo and Vienna Airport has been extended for another four years – a strong sign of the trust and cooperation that has connected our companies for 20 years," said Julian Jäger, joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport.

"Together, we will continue to develop cargo handling between Seoul and Vienna at the highest level and expand our position as a leading European cargo hub. Austria, its neighbouring countries and Asia will thus remain closely linked economic zones through international airfreight traffic in the future," he added.

Eum Jaedong, executive vice president and head of cargo division at Korean Air Cargo, noted that the extension of the Korean Air Cargo contract until 2028 is "clear proof of Vienna Airport's strength as an air cargo hub."

“We are delighted to announce our continued partnership with Vienna Airport. Our cooperation has led to successful business results, and we are confident that this contract extension will lead to further growth and development. We look forward to providing our customers with the best possible transport services and further strengthening Vienna Airport's position as a major hub for logistics in Eastern Europe”, he added.

Michael Zach, senior vice president of Vienna Airport's ground handling & cargo operations, said at the site that the airport offers comprehensive services, modern infrastructure and a dedicated team that ensures maximum efficiency and reliability.

"Korean Air Cargo is one of the most important cargo airlines at the site, and we look forward to further expanding our good collaboration”, Zach added.

The announcement said this agreement was signed to "intensify the cooperation to meet the increasing demand for air cargo services between Korea and Vienna as a hub for Central and Eastern Europe."

In addition to the extended handling contract, both sides plan joint marketing initiatives and knowledge transfer in areas such as logistics systems and expanding optimal services for freight forwarders and customers.

The new MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Incheon Airport also strengthens Vienna Airport's position as a leading European cargo hub for transporting goods between Asia and Europe and supports the long-term partnership between the two locations.

Korean Air Cargo connects Vienna Airport with up to ten weekly flights to international economic centres.

The Korean airline operates a fleet of Boeing 747-400Fs, Boeing 747-8Fs and Boeing 777Fs.

Meanwhile, Vienna Airport is an important gateway for electronic and pharma goods from Asia and an important global cargo hub for Central and Eastern Europe. Vienna Airport.

The airport offers rapid transhipment times based on its 24/7 operational readiness. Ten Category F aircraft parking bays (Boeing 747, Antonov 124) near the terminal buildings are available for air cargo. Vienna Airport is also firmly anchored in the European air cargo road feeder services network.