ETIHAD Cargo and SF Airlines, an express carrier based in Shenzhen, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to connect their networks, reports London's Air Cargo News.
Starting in April, the two carriers will operate flights via their respective hubs.
etihad stated that the partnership would allow them to expand their presence in China, with access to an additional 25 destinations through SF Airlines' in-country network.
The MoU is expected to provide greater market access to significant destinations in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan for Etihad Cargo.
'This MoU is the latest step by Etihad Cargo in expanding its operations in China and will see the carrier utilising SF Airlines' Chinese network to transport cargo to other destinations in China via the Chinese carrier's Hubei Province mega hub,' said the Middle East carrier.
Etihad Cargo will utilise one of its B777 freighters for the flights to Hubei, which will commence on April 28.
Said Etihad Airways vice president Martin Drew: '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.'
Said SF Airlines chairman Li Sheng: '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,' he said.
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Starting in April, the two carriers will operate flights via their respective hubs.
etihad stated that the partnership would allow them to expand their presence in China, with access to an additional 25 destinations through SF Airlines' in-country network.
The MoU is expected to provide greater market access to significant destinations in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan for Etihad Cargo.
'This MoU is the latest step by Etihad Cargo in expanding its operations in China and will see the carrier utilising SF Airlines' Chinese network to transport cargo to other destinations in China via the Chinese carrier's Hubei Province mega hub,' said the Middle East carrier.
Etihad Cargo will utilise one of its B777 freighters for the flights to Hubei, which will commence on April 28.
Said Etihad Airways vice president Martin Drew: '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.'
Said SF Airlines chairman Li Sheng: '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,' he said.
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