DHL Express launches daily Shanghai Bangkok cargo flight on Boeing 767

DHL Express has introduced a daily cargo flight from Shanghai to Bangkok, expanding its reach into the rapidly developing economies of Indochina. The new route, Shanghai-Bangkok-Bahrain-Brussels-Shanghai, strengthens connectivity among Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. This service, operated by a Boeing 767 freighter with a maximum payload of 50 tons, demonstrates DHL's commitment to enhancing network capacity and infrastructure in high-growth markets.

Peter Bardens, Senior Vice President for Network Operations & Aviation – Asia Pacific, DHL Express, noted the increasing movement of goods between China and Southeast Asia, alongside continued demand from Europe and the Middle East for regionally manufactured products. The route offers direct connections between key production and consumption markets, enhancing efficiency in consolidating shipments from China and Southeast Asia for destinations across Europe and the Middle East.

As trade between China and Southeast Asia deepens, DHL Express is improving speed, flexibility, and network resilience for customers involved in production chains that span multiple countries. The introduction of this daily flight comes as manufacturers and traders in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos increasingly source from China.

DHL Express has also expanded its Shenzhen gateway, capable of handling 900 tons of cargo daily, supporting booming cross-border trade and e-commerce in China. As international business activity remains dispersed across global markets, the new route opens trading opportunities for businesses while strengthening access for both regions.

DHL remains focused on investing in its dedicated air network, as evidenced by the recent introduction of a transpacific service connecting Southeast Asia and the United States.