Panalpina strengthens air freight network

Panalpina has strengthened its air freight network with a second direct weekly flight between Hong Kong and Huntsville, reported Tensid.


Panalpina will launch its inaugural direct flight from Huntsville to Hong Kong today.


According to the Huntsville Airport Authority, it will be the first ever direct service flight to Hong Kong out of Huntsville.


"The exclusive routing of a second flight from Hong Kong with a turnaround from Huntsville back to Hong Kong offers increased flexibility, reduced transport time and guaranteed delivery on the transpacific lane," said Matthias Frey, head of Panalpina's controlled network.


"Using the Boeing 747-400F for this route enables a strong focus on temperature-sensitive cargo and pharmaceuticals transport. Coupled with Panalpina's road feeder service network, we can offer customers stable, own controlled air freight capacity linking Hong Kong with North America and Brazil directly," he added.
(Source:http://www.cargonewsasia.com)