Aerologic helps DHL expand air network

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.

"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 per cent 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.

Four days a week – on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays – the Aerologic flight operates from Leipzig-Hong Kong-Sharjah-Leipzig. Once a week, on Sundays, the flight operates from Leipzig-Sharjah-Hong Kong-Sharjah-Leipzig. Every Friday, the flight operates from Frankfurt-Sharjah-Hong Kong-Frankfurt.

"With its strategic location, the UAE is an excellent location as a logistics distribution centre in the global supply chain. The Aerologic flight connection enables DHL's customers to enjoy improved transit times with the one day service from Asia to UAE and two days to the EU," said Ian Carey, Vice-President, DHL Aviation, Express Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa.