TT Group and AFCOM Cargo have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership, originally established in 2022, to now extend across multiple domestic and international destinations. With TT Group appointed as the Global General Sales Agent (GSA) and AFCOM Cargo expanding its freighter fleet with the acquisition of their own aircraft, this collaboration marks a major milestone in the dynamic air freight sector.
Sharing his thoughts on the big development, Mr. Arun Vasu, Chairman & Managing Director, TT Group, said, “This partnership aligns with AFCOM Cargo’s vision of global expansion and enhanced service offerings by leveraging TT Group’s expertise in air cargo sales, marketing, and network development. Under this agreement, TT Group will oversee global sales and marketing, while AFCOM Cargo will manage operational activities, ensuring seamless cargo movement across key trade lanes. We are excited and look forward to delivering immense value to our valued. Customers all across the globe.”
Captain Deepak Parasuraman, Chairman, AFCOM Holdings Limited, also reaffirmed AFCOM’s commitment saying, “Our vision is to deliver on faster transit times, competitive pricing, and increased cargo capacity, thereby further solidifying our position in the global air freight market. In a dynamic world trade environment, we look forward to exciting times ahead.”
The partnership kick-starts, when as part of its market expansion strategy, AFCOM Cargo gets set to launch its new route MAA-CMB-MLE-MAA (Chennai-Colombo-Male-Chennai) on February 16, 2025. This service will operate on Thursdays (Day 4) and Sundays (Day 7) from Chennai, complementing its existing and upcoming routes, including MAA-BKK-MAA (Chennai-Bangkok-Chennai) and MAA-SIN-MAA (Chennai-Singapore-Chennai).
Additionally, AFCOM Cargo is poised to inaugurate its first domestic freighter route, MAA-BOM-DEL-MAA (Chennai-Mumbai-Delhi-Chennai), ensuring seamless cargo connectivity between India’s eastern and western hubs and key Southeast Asian markets.
With AFCOM’s operational excellence and TT Group’s commercial expertise, both companies are actively working with stakeholders to enhance India’s air cargo capabilities. This initiative is a crucial step in supporting the Government of India’s "Vocal for Local" vision, strengthening the nation’s logistics infrastructure with a homegrown, world-class freighter network.