Air France KLM Martinair Cargo

What Air France KLM Martinair Cargo does

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is the dedicated air cargo business of the Air France KLM Group, operating integrated cargo services across the Air France, KLM, and Martinair brands under unified management since 2020. The company operates from dual hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (with the G1XL terminal offering 120,000 m² and 1.4 million ton capacity) and Amsterdam Schiphol (with the SPL Cargo Hub, Animal Hotel, and Conditioning Competence Centre), reaching 295 destinations across 110 countries through belly capacity on 417 passenger aircraft and 6 dedicated freighter aircraft. In 2024, the company flew 1 million tons of cargo.

The company runs a multi-tier service model with three priority levels (Standard, PLUS, EXPRESS) and a specialized product portfolio covering 13 vertical segments including pharmaceutical (192 destinations, 270+ stations), live animals (169 destinations), aerospace (215 destinations), perishables, valuables, dangerous goods, art, automotive, express (228 destinations), mail (101 destinations), and charter services. The myCargo digital platform achieves 88%+ digital booking rates, supported by AI-powered Auto-Fill and Auto-Quote features, AI-enabled CRM360 (built with Salesforce and Vonage), real-time track and trace, and integration with Cargonaut's eLink for digital check-in at Schiphol.

The business model combines transaction-based revenue from air waybill charges across weight, volume, and service levels with subscription-style recurring access via the myCargo platform. Go-to-market is hybrid: 88-90%+ of bookings occur through self-service digital channels while dedicated sales teams and customer service support handle complex enterprise accounts. Key customer segments include enterprise freight forwarders (DHL Global Forwarding, Kuehne+Nagel, FedEx Logistics, CMA CGM, Bolloré, Sinotrans), logistics integrators, and specialized shippers across pharmaceutical, automotive, aerospace, and government verticals (UNICEF, Dutch Ministry of Health). The company is a pioneer in Sustainable Aviation Fuel for airfreight, operating the world's first SAF programme since 2020 with 50+ partners, and holds multiple IATA CEIV certifications (Pharma, Lithium Batteries, Live Animals, SAF Registry).

Name

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo

Legal name

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo

Website

https://afklcargo.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is the air cargo division of Air France KLM Group, operating dual hubs at Paris CDG and Amsterdam Schiphol with 417 passenger aircraft and 6 freighters serving 295 destinations across 110 countries, offering general, specialized, and express cargo services to freight forwarders and shippers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Cargo Transportation

NAICS

Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (481112), Scheduled Air Transportation (48111), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Scheduled Air Cargo Airlines (All-Cargo Carriers) (THABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Airlines (Passenger + Belly Cargo Integrated) (THABAAAF), Air Cargo Charter Specialists (On-Demand) (TLADAAAE), Air Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAE)

Keywords

• Air cargo services
• Freight transportation
• Specialized cargo handling
• Pharmaceutical logistics
• Digital cargo platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Schiphol

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Air Cargo Transportation: Core revenue from transporting cargo (general, specialized) across passenger belly capacity and dedicated freighter aircraft. Revenue is generated through air waybill charges based on weight, volume, and service level (Standard, PLUS, EXPRESS).
2. Specialized Cargo Handling: Premium pricing for specialized cargo categories including pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, valuable goods, dangerous goods, aerospace parts, and automotive. Additional fees for temperature-controlled storage, active monitoring, and specialized handling.
3. Freighter Charter Services: Dedicated freighter aircraft charter services (full charter, part charter, ACMI) providing capacity flexibility and privacy for large or sensitive shipments.
4. Digital Platform Services: myCargo platform enabling online booking, tracking, and quote management, supporting high-volume digital transactions with reduced manual intervention.
5. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme: SAF procurement and book-and-claim models allowing customers to reduce CO2 emissions, generating revenue through emission reduction rights and SAF contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo transports air cargo (general and specialized) across a global network of 295 destinations in 110 countries using passenger aircraft belly capacity and a dedicated freighter fleet, operating through dual hubs at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol. The carrier offers three service tiers (Standard, PLUS, EXPRESS) and provides specialized handling solutions for pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, valuable goods, dangerous goods, aerospace parts, and automotive cargo. Customers access the service through the myCargo digital self-service portal, supported by direct sales teams and a network of freight forwarder partners.

Product overview

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo operates a multi-tier, modular air cargo platform organized around a central digital portal (myCargo) and differentiated service levels (Standard, PLUS, EXPRESS). The myCargo platform is the unified digital gateway for booking, tracking, quoting, FWB data management, and claims, supported by AI features (Auto-Fill, Auto-Quote) and an AI-powered CRM360 on Salesforce. The product portfolio spans two broad categories: Core Products (General Cargo with BIG option, Express including CRITICAL and Express heavy, Mail, Charter with Full/Part/ACMI options) and 10 Specialized Products (Pharma, Fresh, Live, Safe, Art, DGR, Aerospace, Wheels, Care, plus a dedicated Fresh theme). Supporting digital services include Active Tracking, e-AWB/fully paperless e-freight, and the SAF Programme for emissions reduction. The company also operates major hub infrastructure at Paris CDG (G1XL, HubExpress, Gare 2 SoDExI) and Amsterdam Schiphol (SPL Cargo Hub, Animal Hotel, Conditioning Competence Centre), supported by 6 dedicated freighter aircraft and 417 passenger aircraft with belly capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• myCargo: Award-winning digital self-service platform enabling booking, tracking, quotes, and shipment management 24/7.
• SkyTeam Cargo
• Specialized Pharma
• Specialized Live PLUS
• Specialized Art PLUS
• Specialized Safe PLUS
• Specialized Aerospace
• Specialized Wheels
• Specialized Care PLUS
• e-freight
• goSAF

Products and services

• General Cargo Standard airport-to-airport cargo delivery for non-specialized freight requiring reliable, cost-effective transport across the global network.
• Express Time-critical cargo transport with highest priority handling, capacity guarantee, shortest acceptance and transit times, and rapid customs clearance for time-sensitive shipments.
• Mail UPU-compliant transport of letters, parcels, and postal items with options for priority and non-priority mail, leveraging over 100 years of postal cargo experience.
• Charter Dedicated freighter charter services providing ultimate privacy, flexibility, and capacity control for large, sensitive, or project cargo requiring full aircraft capacity.
• Specialized Pharma End-to-end temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics for vaccines, biologics, and clinical trial materials with active and passive container solutions, real-time monitoring, and IATA CEIV Pharma certification at Paris CDG and Amsterdam Schiphol hubs.
• Specialized Fresh Temperature-controlled perishables transport for fresh produce, flowers, seafood, and other time-sensitive goods, with dedicated conditioning competence centers and FlowerWatch accreditation.
• Specialized Live PLUS Live animal transportation service with full IATA LAR compliance, dedicated handling, the Schiphol Animal Hotel facility, and 24/7 veterinary support for pets, horses, zoo animals, and exotic species.
• Specialized Safe Secure high-value cargo transport with vault storage, CCTV surveillance, and trained security personnel for banknotes, precious metals, diamonds, jewellery, and luxury goods.
• Specialized Art PLUS Specialized transport for artworks, antiques, and musical instruments requiring tailored packaging, climate-controlled air quality, and expert handling.
• Specialized DGR Certified transport of hazardous materials across all IATA dangerous goods classes with regulatory compliance, certified DGR experts, and strict handling protocols.
• Specialized Aerospace Time-critical aerospace component transport including engines, landing gear, helicopter parts, and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency shipments requiring precision handling and special equipment.
• Specialized Wheels Vehicle transport service for race cars, prototypes, and automotive parts requiring specialized equipment, expert coordination, and secure handling.
• Specialized Care PLUS Dignified transportation of deceased individuals with compassionate handling, climate-controlled compartments, strict hygiene standards, and expedited global service.
• myCargo Digital Platform Digital self-service platform providing 24/7 cargo booking, real-time tracking, quote management, FWB/FHL data submission, and shipment control with AI-powered automation for freight forwarders and shippers.
• Active Tracking Real-time cargo tracking and monitoring using active tracker devices for temperature, location, and condition monitoring during flights, with a compliance verification system.
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme Sustainable aviation fuel programme enabling freight forwarders and shippers to reduce aviation-related CO2 emissions through book-and-claim models, with over 50 partner companies including DHL, FedEx, and CMA CGM.
• Digital Check-in (AMS) Digital pre-announcement system at Amsterdam Schiphol enabling electronic customs and security clearance for export freight before physical delivery, with self-service kiosks and slot management for import pickups.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% digital bookings achieved through myCargo platform
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• DHL Global ForwardingflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Renewed three-year SAF framework contract (2025-2027) targeting 35,000 tonnes CO2e reduction in 2025 - largest annual SAF partnership. Builds on 2022-2024 collaboration that reduced 77,595 tonnes CO2e. Focus on book-and-claim models for SAF market development. Supports DHL Group's goal to increase SAF usage to 30% by 2030.
• FedEx Logistics Hong KongcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2025SAF collaboration agreement allowing FedEx Logistics to offer book-and-claim programme to freight forwarding customers, providing access to environmental attributes from physical SAF used by AFKLMP. Demonstrates industry collaboration for SAF uptake across value chain.
• IndiGo CarGocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 July 2024Partnership with extensive interline agreement for cargo services, expanding network reach and enabling seamless cargo booking across combined networks.
• China Cargo AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2024Block Space Agreement strengthening partnership for cargo capacity between Europe and China. Enhanced cooperation for cargo operations and capacity guarantees on key routes.
• Brunel Solar TeamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024Partnership with Dutch Brunel Solar Team for Sasol Solar Challenge in South Africa, supporting sustainable mobility innovation.
• CargonautcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 June 2024eLink system provider for digital check-in at Amsterdam Schiphol, enabling electronic pre-announcement of export freight with customs and security clearance.
• Kuehne+NagelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2024ULD tracking partnership using SkyCell technology. Also launched first zero emission airfreight route partnership (January 2021) for sustainable logistics.
• Global Transport Solutions GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2024Collaboration extension on SAF programme for sustainable aviation fuel procurement and book-and-claim models.
• SkyCellcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 January 2024Partnership for ULD tracking and visibility using SkyCell technology. Also SAF programme partner since 2023. Provides temperature-controlled container tracking solutions for pharma customers.
• AIT Worldwide LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2023Record SAF agreement landmark step in sustainability, enabling significant carbon reduction through book-and-claim SAF model.
• Salesforce & VonagecoreTechnology or Integration · 3 July 2023Partnership to take customer service in airfreight to new heights. CRM360 solution developed with Salesforce and Vonage for enhanced customer relationship management.
• cargo.onecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 October 2022Partnership to expand digital offering through cargo.one marketplace platform, extending reach to additional freight forwarders globally.
• CMA CGMflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2022Major long-term strategic partnership in global air cargo combining Air France-KLM and CMA CGM expertise. Includes commercial cooperation in air cargo, joint commercial initiatives, and capacity sharing arrangements.
• Bolloré LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2022Extended and expanded sustainability partnership. Launched first low-carbon airfreight route between France and United States (January 2021). SAF programme partner.
• SkyTeam Cargo AllianceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2022Membership in world's only global cargo alliance with 12 member airlines, providing comprehensive network reach and seamless service transfer across alliance.
• EnvirotainercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2022Intensified partnership for sustainable air transport of pharmaceuticals. Focus on temperature-controlled solutions combined with SAF for reduced emissions.
• SinotransminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2021Cargo SAF Programme partnership in China for SAF adoption and carbon reduction in Chinese market.
• Hellmann Worldwide LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2021SAF programme partnership (Middle East South Asia region) for sustainable aviation fuel adoption.
• Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and SportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2021Partnership for transport of Covid-19 vaccines to Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2021Partnership for transportation of Covid-19 vaccines to support global immunization efforts.
• Kuehne+NagelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2021Launched first zero emission airfreight route partnership for sustainable logistics solutions.
• va-Q-tecminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2020Partnership to expand services to pharma customers with temperature-controlled container solutions.
• SAF Programme Partners (50+)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2020World's first SAF programme for airfreight industry (launched 2020) with 50+ partner companies including: Logwin, Global Aviation Services, SATS Ltd., JTM Group, Total Touch Cargo, Metro Shipping, Airflo, Tiger Freight, Airpharm, Koppert, and more across multiple years.
• SoDExIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company (Air France 65%, GeoPost 35%) operating express and postal hubs at Paris CDG including Gare 2 and HubExpress facilities. Handles express and postal cargo flows with 400+ experts.

Scale indicators29 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lufthansa Cargo: Lufthansa Cargo is the dedicated air cargo division of the Lufthansa Group, operating a comparable European dual-hub model with belly cargo and dedicated freighters. It is the closest direct competitor to AFKLMP Cargo in scheduled European air freight, pharmaceutical handling, and digital cargo platform development.
• IAG Cargo: IAG Cargo is the cargo division of International Airlines Group (British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, LEVEL, Vueling), offering very similar scheduled air cargo services with combined belly and freighter capacity, specialized pharma (Constant Climate), and a digital booking platform across European hubs.
• Cargolux: Cargolux is a Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline operating a fleet of Boeing 747 freighters across global scheduled and charter routes. It is a direct peer in dedicated freighter operations, specialized cargo handling, and charter services competing with AFKLMP's 6-freighter fleet.
• Cathay Pacific Cargo: Cathay Pacific Cargo is one of the world's largest scheduled air cargo carriers, operating both belly cargo and a large dedicated freighter fleet (20+ freighters) through its Hong Kong hub. It is a direct peer in pharma, perishables, and Asia-Europe corridor capacity competing with AFKLMP Cargo.
• Emirates SkyCargo: Emirates SkyCargo is the cargo division of Emirates airline, combining belly capacity from a large widebody passenger fleet with dedicated Boeing 777 freighters through Dubai hub. It is a direct peer in scheduled global air cargo, pharma (Emirates SkyPharma), and specialized verticals competing with AFKLMP Cargo.
• Korean Air Cargo: Korean Air Cargo operates one of the world's largest dedicated freighter fleets (20+ aircraft) alongside belly capacity, with strong Asia-Europe and transpacific networks. It is a direct peer competing with AFKLMP Cargo in scheduled and charter air freight, particularly on Asia-Europe lanes served by AFKLMP's new Incheon-Amsterdam route.
• Singapore Airlines Cargo: Singapore Airlines Cargo operates scheduled and charter air freight services through its Singapore hub using dedicated Boeing 747 freighters and belly capacity from the parent airline. It is a direct peer in scheduled freight air transportation, specialized verticals, and Asia-Europe corridor capacity.
• Delta Cargo: Delta Cargo is the air cargo division of Delta Air Lines, offering scheduled belly-cargo services, specialized pharma (Pharma Express), and a digital booking platform across Delta's North American and global network. It is a direct peer in scheduled air cargo, pharma verticals, and digital freight platforms serving freight forwarders.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Express: DHL Express is the world's largest integrated air express network, owning a fleet of 300+ aircraft and end-to-end ground operations. It is both an enterprise customer of AFKLMP Cargo (largest SAF partner) and a broader incumbent competitor offering door-to-door express services that overlap with AFKLMP's Express product line and digital marketplace presence.
• FedEx Express: FedEx Express is a global integrated air express carrier with a large dedicated aircraft fleet and door-to-door capabilities. It is a broader incumbent competing with AFKLMP Cargo in express air freight, and also an SAF partner customer (FedEx Logistics Hong Kong).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AFKLMPCargo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1917361
• Xx.com/klmcargo

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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