Kenya Airways becomes handler for FedEx in Nairobi
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Kenya Airways has signed a new partnership agreement with FedEx, becoming the company’s official ground handling partner in Kenya. The agreement marks the first time the US-based express logistics provider has partnered with the Nairobi-headquartered airline for handling operations.
Under the partnership, Kenya Airways will support FedEx cargo handling operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi through its subsidiary Kenya Airfreight Handling Limited (KAHL). The unit provides cargo handling and warehousing services for imports, exports, transit cargo, and specialised shipments including perishables and pharmaceuticals.
George Kamal, acting group chief executive of Kenya Airways, stated that the partnership validates the airline’s ability to deliver world-class ground handling services that meet international standards. He added that the agreement further strengthens Nairobi’s role as a major logistics and aviation gateway connecting Africa with Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.
The collaboration is also expected to support Kenya’s ambition to position JKIA as East Africa’s leading cargo consolidation and distribution hub, particularly as trade across the continent continues to grow under initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Kenya remains one of Africa’s largest airfreight exporters, especially in flowers, fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, and other high-value perishables. In 2023, Kenya Airways and JKIA received accreditation under IATA’s Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO), further reinforcing the airport’s cargo handling standards.
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