DHL Global Forwarding has expanded its air freight capacity between Asia and Europe by launching new weekly Boeing 777F flights connecting Shanghai with Leipzig, and Hong Kong with Liège, this summer. The services which are operated within DHL Aviation’s network, will provide dedicated capacity for DHL Global Forwarding customers and deepen collaboration with DHL Express. This cross‑divisional approach enhances flexibility, reliability, and resilience across one of the world’s busiest trade corridors.
Leipzig, home to DHL Express’s key aviation hub, serves as a central European gateway for shipments from Shanghai, enabling efficient processing and rapid onward distribution across the continent. The new Liège-Hong Kong route includes a stop in Tel Aviv, ensuring market continuity and offering selective cargo loading options. Cargo returning from Hong Kong feeds directly into DHL’s European network, further improving service integration and transit times.
These dedicated Asia–Europe rotations significantly strengthen DHL’s controlled capacity on strategic trade lanes, supporting customers through seasonal peaks and growing demand in e‑commerce and high‑tech industries. DHL Global Forwarding is also preparing additional network upgrades, including expanded transpacific services linking Southeast Asia and the U.S. later in 2026.
Henk Venema, Global Head of Air Freight DHL Global Forwarding, stated: “Expanding our controlled capacity on the Asia-Europe corridor reinforces our commitment to reliability, speed, and resilience for our customers. The demand on that trade lane continues to grow at an exceptional pace, and strengthening our network ensures that we stay ahead of customer needs.”
Travis Cobb, EVP Global Operations and Aviation DHL Express, said: “This cross-divisional collaboration demonstrates our commitment to supporting global trade flows. By joining forces across DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Express, we ensure that customers benefit from our combined strength as the world’s leading logistics provider.”
