Strong demand for freight! DHL will increase the capacity of the Asia-Pacific region by 30%!

        Recently, DHL Express (DHL Express) said that in order to meet the significant increase in orders and sales caused by the upcoming cross-border shopping season, the company has increased its air freight capacity in Asia by 30% through the newly modified B737-800 freighter.

　　 It is understood that this new aircraft is operated by DHL’s partner K-Mile Asia, with a total weekly load of nearly 140 tons, flying from Hanoi, Vietnam to Hong Kong, China and Bangkok, Thailand, and then returning to Hanoi every week. This is a 30% increase over the previous capacity carried by the Boeing B737-400SF freighter. As the capacity expands, the frequency of flights will also increase from 5 to 6 per week.

        Ken Lee, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific, said: "Despite the economic impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the Asia-Pacific region still maintains resilience. In fact, due to the improvement of logistics, the strengthening of interconnection and the reduction of trade barriers, the company Seeing an increase in cross-border trade and e-commerce activities in the region. With the expansion of the company's air freight capacity, DHL Express is confident that through its extensive global network, companies in Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong will provide better access to other markets. Opportunities and promote their economic development in the process."