ETIHAD CARGO EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN CHINA AND INDIA WITH INTRODUCTION OF SHANGHAI – CHENNAI DIRECT ROUTE
- From 8 December, Etihad Cargo will offer twice weekly freighter capacity between Shanghai to Chennai.
- Etihad Cargo operates 79 weekly flights to India and 11 flights per week to mainland China, providing a total capacity of around 2,000 tonnes from both powerhouses.
- The introduction of Chennai to Etihad Cargo’s network supports India’s booming market, which has witnessed an increase in manufacturing and industrial production post-pandemic.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has rein forced its commitment to the Chinese and Indian markets, reinstating a twice-weekly freighter service from Sh anghai to Abu Dhabi via Chennai starting 8 December.
The additional freighter service will provide additional capacity into two key global markets.
“The Indian market is currently booming,” said Martin Drew, Senior Vice President Global Sales & Cargo at Etiha d Aviation Group. “The country’s industrial production is rising and manufacturing output is rebounding, driven by increases in the production of machinery and equipment, motor vehicles and metals, among others. As part of Etihad Cargo’s commitment to supporting this key market, the carrier has opened up freighter capacity from Ch ennai to support increased demand from customers in the region.”
This latest addition to Etihad Cargo’s network follows the introduction of twice-weekly direct flights to Guangzh ou. With the introduction of this destination to the carrier’s network, Etihad Cargo became the first internation al airline to operate long-haul cargo and passenger services to the top three Chinese gateways — Shanghai, Beij ing and Guangzhou — since the beginning of the pandemic.
In addition to expanding operations in China and India, Etihad Cargo has continuously reviewed its global net work, adding destinations and frequencies, and is optimising freighter utilisation to support key trade lanes and customer demand.
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About Etihad Cargo:
Etihad Cargo is the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group. Since its establishment in 2004, Etihad Cargo has grown rapidly to become one of the leading air cargo carriers in the world, offering customers a range of cargo products and services to five major continents. Its hub in Abu Dhabi is strategically located at the centre of the world’s busiest trade lanes, providing an integral link between Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and Africa.
In addition to general cargo, Etihad Cargo offers a wide range of specialty products including live animals, dange rous goods, valuables and vulnerables, personal effects, as well as its market leading cold chain products (the lat ter holding IATA’s stringent Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators certifications for both Pharmaceu tic al and Perishables Logistics, as well as Live Animals Logistics).
