Sun PhuQuoc Airways has signed an strategic partnership agreement with SmartKargo to use its cloud-native air cargo management platform as the passenger airline develops its cargo operations.
The Vietnam-based carrier signed the agreement with US headquartered SmartKargo on 21 July and the platform will equip the airline with end-to-end cargo capabilities, delivered through a single, unified cloud architecture.
The airline will use the platform to support its efforts to establish a fully digitalised cargo operation that can expand in tandem with its expanding route network.
Cargo transportation is expected to become an increasingly significant component of the airline’s commercial strategy as it expands, boosting network efficiency, growth and long-term operational competitiveness.
The airline’s introduction of Airbus A330 widebody aircraft from September 2026 will significantly increase belly cargo capacity across its international routes, making the deployment of a robust, scalable cargo management platform a strategic priority at this stage of growth, said SmartKargo.
At the same time, Vietnam’s air cargo sector is growing, underpinned by the country’s robust export economy, rapid e-commerce adoption, and its emergence as a strategic manufacturing and logistics hub in Southeast Asia.
Truong Ngo Quoc, chief information officer, Sun Phu Quoc Airways, said: “We are building Sun Phu Quoc Airways’ cargo business with a clear mandate: to be technology-led, commercially agile, and ready to scale.
“After a rigorous evaluation, SmartKargo stood out as the partner that could not only meet our requirements today but grow with us as our network and ambitions expand.
“Their platform gives us the digital infrastructure to compete on a regional and global stage, and we look forward to bringing a new standard of cargo excellence to Vietnam’s aviation market.”
Olivier Houri, chief revenue officer, SmartKargo, said: “Southeast Asia represents one of the most dynamic and high-potential air cargo markets in the world, and Vietnam sits at the very heart of that opportunity.
“We are proud to partner with Sun Phu Quoc Airways as they chart an ambitious course for their cargo business. This agreement is a testament to our shared belief that technology is the most powerful lever for building a cargo operation that is both commercially competitive and operationally excellent. We are committed to being the platform that powers their success.”
