Garuda Indonesia Cargo, a strategic business unit of Garuda Indonesia, on 8 October 2014, formally announced its intent to join the SkyTeam Cargo Alliance at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum in Seoul. Garuda Indonesia Cargo expects to join the SkyTeam Cargo Alliance by the end of June 2015. SkyTeam Cargo, launched in September 2000, includes members Aeroflot Cargo, Aerolineas Cargo, Aeromexico Cargo, Air France Cargo, Alitalia Cargo, China Airlines Cargo, China Cargo Airlines, China Southern Cargo, Czech Airlines Cargo, Delta Cargo, KLM Cargo, and Korean Air Cargo. The announcement was accompanied by the signing of an MOU agreement by Mr. Rajendra Kartawiria, Vice President of Garuda Indonesia Cargo, and Mr. Chong Choy, Chairman of SkyTeam Cargo. Garuda Indonesia Cargo now begins the process to join SkyTeam Cargo by completing the necessary membership requirements. These include amongst others: IT system integration; product alignment and enhancement; service procedure improvement in accordance service standards; and improving brand image. Today, Garuda Indonesia Cargo handles cargo transportation services by air using the aircraft of Garuda Indonesia. In addition to direct selling, Garuda Indonesia Cargo also promotes its services through cooperation with its partners, such as agents, freight forwarders and GSSA for both domestic and international destinations. By the end of 2014, Garuda Indonesia will serve 45 domestic and 18 International destinations and in 2015, Garuda Indonesia Cargo will expand to 62 domestic and 24 International destinations.(mar)