Developing Vietnam's air cargo potential together
Sats and Vietnam Airlines (VNA) have signed an mou to build and operate an air cargo terminal at Long Thanh International Airport (LTIA), Vietnam’s upcoming major aviation hub.
The partnership also includes strategic initiatives to enhance ground and cargo handling services in VNA’s global network. LTIA, located 35 km from Ho Chi Minh City, is set to begin operations in 2026, handling 1.2 million t of cargo annually in its first phase.
The agreement is in line with VNA’s plans to launch Vietnam’s first all-freighter airline, leveraging Sats’s global air logistics expertise. Both companies will also collaborate on customised airfreight and logistics solutions, including trucking and middle-mile services.
“This partnership offers significant growth potential as we jointly explore new opportunities in global markets,” said Sats CEO Kerry Mok (on the left, shaking hands with the chairman of Vietnam Airlines, Dang Ngoc Hoa, at the Vietnam-Singapore Business Round Table mou exchange ceremony). (ah)