DHL Global Forwarding has strengthened its controlled air freight network with the introduction of a new dedicated cargo service linking Bangkok and Cincinnati three times a week. The new connection forms the backbone of the company’s TransPac Connect solution, designed to provide customers with secured capacity and greater supply chain stability on one of the world’s busiest trade lanes.
The service operates with widebody freighters offering up to 100 tons of capacity per flight and is complemented by an extensive road feeder network across the United States. In addition to the new Bangkok service, the solution also extends includes coverage to Hanoi and Taipei, providing shippers with seamless access to key U.S. gateways including Cincinnati and Chicago. The expanded network is particularly aimed at manufacturers and exporters of high-value and oversized cargo seeking reliable alternatives in an increasingly volatile market.
“Southeast Asia continues to gain strategic importance as a manufacturing and sourcing region,” said Henk Venema, Global Head of Air Freight at DHL Global Forwarding. “With our new Bangkok–Cincinnati connection, we are providing customers with the capacity, reliability and operational control they need to build more resilient supply chains.”
The launch reflects DHL Global Forwarding’s broader strategy of investing in dedicated air freight capacity across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. By combining controlled capacity with end-to-end operational management, the company aims to offer greater schedule reliability and cost predictability while supporting customers as manufacturing continues to shift towards Southeast Asia.
