The partnership will provide Etihad Cargo’s customers with greater connectivity to 25 domestic destinations in China via SF Airlines’ road feeder service.
Etihad will use SF Airlines’ network to transport cargo to other Chinese destinations via SF’s Hubei Province mega hub with Boeing 777 Freighter services starting on 28 April.
Etihad has been expanding in China with an additional freighter service to Shanghai in February, increasing its total to 8 flights a week.
Martin Drew, Senior Vice President – Global Sales and Cargo at Etihad Airways, says, “Strengthening the connection between Abu Dhabi and one of SF Airlines’ major Chinese hubs will enable Etihad Cargo's customers to benefit from SF Airlines' exhaustive distribution capabilities in China, and SF Airlines will reap the benefits of Etihad Cargo's global network for its express product. Etihad Cargo is committed to the country’s ambitious growth vision, and this partnership supports the further development of Abu Dhabi as a major logistics and express hub for the region.”
Li Sheng, Chairman of SF Airlines, adds, “Etihad Cargo is an industry-leading company, with a competitive cargo network from Abu Dhabi to the world. SF Airlines is excited the two companies can work together to connect hubs and strength the network of both airlines. SF Airlines is looking forward to this cooperation, which will offer good value to customers and enable them to develop their international business with more convenient and diversified global transportation options.”