WestJet Airlines Ltd. has signed an agreement for Exp-Air Cargo to handle the sales and marketing aspects of the Calgary-based airline’s cargo business, the companies announced recently.

“With their vast experience in the cargo industry, their global reach and their relationships with international carriers, Exp-Air fits extremely well into WestJet’s growth strategies,” said WestJet vice-president of sales, Duncan Bureau. The agreement will have the Quebec-based company act as WestJet’s booking agent and the marketer of its cargo services, covering flights throughout Canada, the US, Mexico and the Caribbean.

“We envision a long and mutually beneficial partnership that will improve and develop WestJet’s cargo services to the highest level in Canada and around the world,” said Exp-Air president Daniel Ouellette.