Recently, a Boeing 777 freighter loaded with diverse goods departed from Ezhou Huahu International Airport, embarking on its inaugural flight to Frankfurt, Germany.
This marked the official launch of DB Schenker’s Ezhou-Frankfurt regular cargo route, establishing another significant air logistics corridor between Central China and Europe.
Ramon He, Senior Vice President and Head of Air Freight, DB Schenker Greater China; Xiaobing Zhang, Vice President and Head, Area South, DB Schenker Greater China; Shengze Wang, Member of Party Leadership Group of Ezhou Municipal People’s Government, Hubei Province and Gang Wu, Deputy Secretary General of the Ezhou Municipal People’s Government attended the launching ceremony to jointly witness this important moment of deepening air freight cooperation between China and Europe and advancing DB Schenker’s strategic layout in Greater China.
Multiple cargo categories
The regular cargo route will be operated by the globally renowned Etihad Cargo, departing from Ezhou with a stopover in Abu Dhabi before arriving in Frankfurt the following day. The route will accommodate a wide range of cargo categories, covering e-commerce, high-tech, electronics, industrial goods, consumer and retail products, and automotive parts.
The estimated annual cargo volume is expected to reach 5,200 tons. DB Schenker will provide stable freight capacity to support Sino-Europe trade through this route and foster continuous bilateral economic cooperation.
“DB Schenker’s decision to establish operations at Ezhou Huahu International Airport represents a strong endorsement of Ezhou’s business environment and development prospects. Together, we aim to transform Ezhou Huahu International Airport into an aviation cargo hub with global influence,” stated Wang.
Development potential
“We are optimistic about its development potential and have chosen it as our key air freight hub in Central China, enabling us to provide more efficient and reliable professional logistics and transportation solutions to our customers,” remarked He.
“This partnership enables businesses to optimize supply chains, connecting key markets in Central China and Europe with efficiency and ease,” observed Stanislas Brun, Vice President Cargo, Etihad Cargo.
