Etihad Cargo appoints AVIAREPS as GSA in Uzbekistan

Etihad Cargo has appointed AVIAREPS as its cargo general sales agent (GSA) in Uzbekistan following the recent launch of Etihad Airways’ passenger flights between Abu Dhabi, UAE and Tashkent.

With immediate effect, AVIAREPS will support Etihad Cargo’s commercial growth in Uzbekistan through dedicated cargo sales, customer service, reservations and local market development.

Under the new agreement, AVIAREPS will promote and sell Etihad Cargo’s air transportation services to cargo agents, freight forwarders and customers in Uzbekistan.

The scope includes cargo reservations and booking administration, customer and post- sales support, sales visits, quotation and tender support, distribution of approved timetables, tariffs and promotional materials, sales reporting, and regular market insight.

As part of its operational responsibilities, AVIAREPS will act as a local point of contact for customers and cargo agents, coordinate with ground handling partners where required, support shipment-related administration, and assist with the roll-out of electronic AWB implementation in the market.

The appointment further strengthens AVIAREPS’ long-standing partnership with Etihad as it already acts as a cargo GSA for Etihad Airways in two countries and as a passenger GSA in 18 markets across Asia and Europe, including recent appointments in Romania, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Georgia, in addition to existing partnerships in the Baltic and Nordic European countries and the Philippines.

Frederick Overton, global head of cargo at AVIAREPS, said: “We are proud to further strengthen our partnership with Etihad through the new cargo appointment in Uzbekistan.

“The launch of Abu Dhabi-Tashkent flights creates strong potential for cargo development between Uzbekistan, the UAE and Etihad Cargo’s wider global network.

“With our local market expertise, cargo know-how and established relationships with freight forwarders and cargo agents, we look forward to supporting Etihad Cargo’s commercial growth and customer engagement in the market.”

Grant Kemp, regional general manager at Etihad, added: “Uzbekistan is an important addition to Etihad’s expanding network, and the appointment of AVIAREPS as our Cargo General Sales Agent will support our commercial development and service offering in the market.

“AVIAREPS’ local presence, cargo sales experience and strong customer relationships make them a valuable partner as we continue to grow our cargo activities and strengthen connectivity through Abu Dhabi.”