Teleport have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Zhengzhou-Kuala Lumpur ‘Air Silk Road’ Forum for International Cooperation in Sepang on 18 September 2025. The forum is part of Malaysia’s broader vision to establish the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as a gateway for regional and global trade between China and Southeast Asia. The agreement supports this vision by enhancing trade and air cargo connectivity along the fast-growing aerial trade corridor linking the two regions.

The MOU, signed by Pete Chareonwongsak, CEO of Teleport and Li Zhenliang, CEO of Air Central China, was witnessed by Malaysian Minister of Transport Anthony Loke, Henan Provincial Governor Wang Kai, and Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia, Zheng Xuefang. This partnership strengthens the Air Silk Road and supports growing China-ASEAN trade, which accounted for 16.7% of China’s total foreign trade as of August 2025, valued at USD692 billion. It aims to streamline cargo movement and reduce transit times along key routes.

Building on the MOU, Teleport and Air Central China announced an interline agreement for faster, seamless cargo transfer between their networks. This responds to the fast-growing demand for rapid, reliable freight services which support growing cross-border trade.

“Being chosen as an interline partner by Air Central China emphasises the trust placed in Teleport’s network and operational expertise,” said Pete Chareonwongsak, Chief Executive Officer of Teleport. “Our strength lies in connecting airline networks to expand reach and efficiency beyond what any single carrier can achieve. By linking Air Central’s key hubs in China with Teleport’s extensive Southeast Asian and Asia-Pacific network, we’re providing direct, one-booking access from major Chinese hubs into the heart of Southeast Asia for more efficient trade.”

Li Zhenliang, CEO of Air Central China, added, “This meeting and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding have laid the foundation for comprehensive cooperation between both parties. In the future, Teleport will become Air Central China Airlines’ most important partner in Southeast Asia, working together to open more air routes connecting China and Southeast Asia.”

The interline partnership integrates Air Central China’s routes from Xi’an and Hangzhou, as well as connections from Delhi, Hanoi, and Osaka, with Teleport’s network spanning over 290 cities in 80+ countries throughout Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania. This expanded connectivity improves cargo flow, supporting growing trade volumes and economic cooperation along Asia’s vital corridors.

The partnership reaffirms the two companies’ commitment to improving regional connectivity, delivering efficient, reliable logistics solutions across China, Southeast Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.