Etihad Cargo has expanded its partnership with China’s SF Airlines, increasing flight frequencies between Abu Dhabi and Ezhou. The airlines are also set to launch a new freighter service between Shenzhen and Abu Dhabi to enhance cargo connectivity and capacity between China, the UAE, and global destinations.

The cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways states that starting July 15, it will operate two freighters between Abu Dhabi and Ezhou, connecting China to its global network through the carrier’s Abu Dhabi hub.

SF Airlines will operate an additional freighter from Ezhou, bringing the total number of flights between Abu Dhabi and Ezhou to five per week.

The airlines have also announced they will launch a new weekly freighter service between Shenzhen and Abu Dhabi, adding a fifth gateway destination to Etihad Cargo’s Chinese network.

Etihad Cargo claims the increased frequency of flights between Ezhou and Abu Dhabi and the introduction of a flight from Shenzhen to Abu Dhabi will provide incremental capacity in excess of 200 tonnes, bringing the total weekly available capacity from the partnership to 630 tonnes.

Stanislas Brun, vice president of cargo of Etihad Cargo, said: “By expanding this strategic partnership with SF Airlines, Etihad Cargo’s partners and customers will have greater access to strategic markets in China, the UAE, and destinations across Etihad’s global network.

Robert Zhang, commercial director of SF Airlines, said: “Working together with Etihad Cargo…brings competitive value to customers and enables them to develop their international business with more convenient and diversified global transportation options.

“This cooperation with Etihad Cargo has achieved fruitful results. I believe that having this strong bonded partnership will greatly improve both parties’ service capabilities.”

In addition to operating two freighter flights per week to Ezhou, Etihad Cargo currently provides belly hold capacity through five weekly flights each to Beijing and Shanghai, seven freighter flights to Shanghai, two to Guangzhou, and seven to Hong Kong per week.

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