DHL Express to add three new Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet

DHL is adding three Boeing 777 freighters that will expand its capacity and boost transit times along key growing trade routes between the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.

DHL has signed an air service agreement with Southern Air Holdings, Inc. to operate the new 777 freighters, the most fuel-efficient aircraft of its kind.

The first 777F, which began service on August 15, will connect DHL hubs in Cincinnati (CVG), Bahrain (BAH) and Hong Kong (HK). The 777 freighter is expected to burn around 20 to 25% less fuel and has a superior max payload range on this routing, allowing more markets to be served non-stop. DHL already has eight other 777Fs in its fleet. The continued upgrade to more efficient aircraft is in keeping with the company’s commitment to increase its carbon efficiency by 30% in 2020.

Charlie Dobbie, EVP Global Network Operations DHL Express said: "The agreement with Southern Air is another important building block to further upgrade our international air express network. With this additional new round the world service , our customers have the benefit of later pick up times for next day deliveries in the US, Canada and wider areas in the Americas region. Additionally, for the express services from Canada, Latin America and USA provided through our hub in Cincinnati to the Middle East via Bahrain, we are able to shorten transit times considerably, by as much as one full day. This is a significant advantage for our customers from the oil and gas, technology and communications industries."

Under the new agreement, Southern Air will operate three Boeing 777 Freighters on behalf of DHL Express. The 777 Freighter that has begun service for DHL Express is one of two 777s that Southern Air currently flies. Southern Air expects to take delivery of an additional two 777s earmarked for DHL Express‘ use in March-April 2012 and then introduce them into the DHL network.

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