MSC Air Cargo formalises partnership with Neutral Air Partner

Neutral Air Partner (NAP) and MSC Air Cargo have formalised a strategic partnership that will see the carrier engage with NAP’s community of vetted freight forwarders, consolidators and specialised logistics providers across more than 150 countries.

The partnership, which builds on an established relationship, will support closer industry dialogue, commercial engagement and the development of opportunities across regular airfreight, specialised cargo, charter and project-driven movements.

The addition of MSC Air Cargo further strengthens NAP’s airline partner portfolio and its ability to connect independent air cargo professionals with leading carriers, relevant capacity and specialised solutions across key global markets.

Jannie Davel, chief executive of MSC Air Cargo, said: “Our relationship with Neutral Air Partner has developed through direct engagement with its members and a shared understanding of the value of strong, dependable partnerships.

“Formalizing this collaboration gives us an important platform to stay close to a highly experienced global forwarding community, better understand its evolving requirements and explore new opportunities together.”

MSC Air Cargo participated in OPENAP25 Khao Lak, Thailand, which it supported as a major sponsor, with Davel and Alexander Padmore, global managing director, joining NAP’s executive panel and conference stage, addressing the market challenges facing independent freight forwarders and consolidators.

“MSC Air Cargo’s involvement at OPENAP 2025 allowed our members to engage directly with its leadership and better understand its ambitions, capabilities and approach to collaboration,” said Christos Spyrou, founder and chief executive of Neutral Air Partner.

“That experience created genuine trust between our organizations. This strategic partnership is the natural next step, connecting our members more closely with MSC Air Cargo’s growing capacity, specialist products and global network.”

Launched in 2022 as the dedicated airfreight carrier of the MSC Group, MSC Air Cargo operates a fleet of seven Boeing 777 freighters. Its scheduled and ad hoc services currently provide more than 50 connections across the Americas, Europe and Africa, supported by wider connectivity across the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA.