AFCOM forays into Australian and Pacific Region countries with the Strategic Relationship of Nauru Air Corporation of Republic of Nauru

AFCOM Holdings Limited (AFCOM), (BSE - 544224), a leading player in the air cargo transportation sector, has executed a major strategic milestone by entering into business relationship with Nauru Air Corporation, the national airline entity of the Republic of Nauru. The formal agreement was signed in the High Commission of Republic of Nauru in New Delhi in the presence of Hon'ble Minister Asterio Appi Minister for Nauru Air Corporation, Mr. Charleston Deiye, Chairman of Nauru Airlines; Mr. Geoff Bowmaker, Vice Chairman of Nauru Airlines; and Mr. Manish Sundarjee, Consultant, Nauru Air Corporation.

Commenting on the developments, Minister for Nauru Air Corporation, Hon'ble Asterio Appi, MP, in his Nauru High Commission release said, "We are very pleased to announce today the signing of a sixyear arrangement with AFCOM Holdings Limited, an aviation company based in Chennai, India. This marks the beginning of a mutually beneficial relationship that will continue to explore further areas of cooperation and collaboration. Nauru Airline has a fleet of seven Boeing 737 aircraft and is looking to expand its network beyond the region in which it currently operates. With this strategic partnership, we look forward to harnessing the opportunities that lay ahead."

This partnership marks a significant step for AFCOM as it provides opportunity to expand its Horizon beyond the Leasing of the equipment, into areas such as Code sharing arrangement, cross utilization of the assets, apart from the access into Trans Continental Australia and Pacific region countries which open the gateways for bilateral cargo movement. This strategic decision is anticipated to support expanding regional trade corridors and enable faster, more reliable access to global markets for businesses across Trans Pacific region.

The visiting delegation noted that the partnership represents a forward-looking initiative designed to unlock new economic opportunities for the Republic of Nauru and the wider Pacific region. The collaboration is expected to strengthen cargo flow, stimulate bilateral trade prospects, and enhance connectivity with major Asian markets, particularly India.

The delegation further highlighted that the agreement marks an important milestone in reinforcing cargo infrastructure across the region. By leveraging Nauru's strategic location in the Pacific, both parties aim to develop a more resilient, efficient, and agile cargo network that supports commercial expansion and regional integration.

The collaboration was also described as one built on operational synergy, shared commercial objectives, and mutual value creation. As part of this evolving relationship, AFCOM and Nauru Air Corporation will explore additional business opportunities, including leasing arrangements and joint commercial initiatives, to strengthen their service offerings across the Pacific and Australian markets.

AFCOM's agility, service reliability, and customer-centric logistics approach were acknowledged by the delegation as key reasons for establishing this partnership, which is expected to unlock significant cargo opportunities across Oceania.

Commenting on the developments, Capt. Deepak Parasuraman, Chairman & Managing Director of AFCOM Holdings Limited, said, "Entering into business with the Nauru Air Corporation marks a transformative moment in AFCOM's strategic roadmap. This partnership extends our presence into the Australia and Pacific regions, supporting our vision of building a highly connected Asian-Pacific cargo network. For AFCOM, this collaboration brings significant advantages-new trade lanes, deeper integration with Pacific economies, strengthened access to the Australian market, and enhanced route diversification. Nauru's geographic position provides an important strategic gateway for us to expand cargo services across Oceania, enabling faster transit, wider connectivity, and improved operational flexibility. We value this partnership and look forward to delivering greater service efficiency, enhanced Trans Continental cargo movement, and long-term value for our customers across continents.

Shares of Afcom Holdings Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 812.75 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 811.50. The total number of shares traded during the day was 35280 in over 139 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 824.00 and intraday low of 801.65. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 28686942.00.

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