(Posted 11th February 2023)
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest network operator, has started two
weekly freighter flights today connecting Xiamen with São Paulo and Santiago via Addis
Ababa. Ethiopian also plans to commence two weekly freighter flights between Shenzhen
and Liège as of February 17th, 2023. Ethiopian will deploy B777 Freighter on the new cargo
routes.
Regarding the launch of the new flights, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin
Tasew said, “We are glad to expand our reach in China adding Xiamen and Shenzhen in our global freighter network. The new cargo flights will be instrumental in facilitating cargo shipments across the world by improving air connectivity among China, Africa, Europe and South America.
As the largest cargo network operator in Africa and a key air cargo service provider globally, Ethiopian Airlines will continue expanding its services around the world by opening new routes and increasing flight frequencies so as to facilitate global trade and the flow of goods.”
Ethiopian is launching these new flights as it marks the 50th anniversary of the start of
its passenger service to #China back in 1973. #Xiamen and #Shenzhen will join the vast
Ethiopian network increasing its cargo destination in China to eight, including
#Guangzhou, #Shanghai, #Zhengzhou, #Changsha, #Wuhan and #Chengdu.
In addition to thecargo services, Ethiopian currently flies to four passenger destinations namely, #Beijing, #Chengdu, Guangzhou and Shanghai with its enhanced services and modern fleet.
As one of the leading global air cargo operators, Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services
covers more than 130 international destinations around the world with both belly hold
capacity and 68 dedicated freighter services.
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, one of the major strategic business units within
the Ethiopian Airlines Group, has been winning global awards for its remarkable
performance and service excellence.
