DHL has expanded its air network with an Aerologic route linking the UAE to Asia and Europe.
Aerologic, the joint venture cargo airline of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, will operate a B777F flight between Leipzig and Hong Kong with a connection in Sharjah, the third largest emirate of the UAE.
Asia and Europe have strong trade relations with the Middle East, and China will play an increasingly important role in trade with the UAE. In 2009, China emerged as the top trading partner of the UAE with 12.9% of total imports into the Emirates originating from China. With enhanced linkages via the Middle East, we will also deliver greater time savings and better connections to our customers," said John Pearson, CEO, DHL Express Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa.
The Aerologic flight operates four days a week from Leipzig > Hong Kong > Sharjah > Leipzig; once a week from Leipzig > Sharjah > Hong Kong > Sharjah > Leipzig and once a week from Frankfurt > Sharjah > Hong Kong > Frankfurt.
Aerologic took delivery of two additional B777F aircraft in December 2009. With a fleet of four, Aerologic is already the world's biggest operator of the B777 freighter, and another four B777F aircraft are scheduled for delivery in June, July, September and November this year. |
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