Etihad Cargo, the freight division of Etihad Airways, and China’s SF Airlines have announced a significant capacity increase through a joint business agreement. The partnership aims to strengthen connections between Abu Dhabi and key Chinese logistics hubs, Shenzhen and Ezhou, by expanding their shared network of weekly flights.
The collaboration will increase flights to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport to nine per week, facilitating rapid turnaround times at China’s first international 24-hour cargo station. Flights to Ezhou Huahu Airport will also expand to seven weekly flights, supporting domestic reach and international connectivity.
Under the agreement, both carriers will jointly market their services, align standards, and coordinate pricing, focusing on markets such as e-commerce and pharmaceuticals. Etihad Cargo’s SecureTech and PharmaLife solutions will integrate with SF Airlines’ extensive domestic network, enabling seamless movement of high-value and time-sensitive goods across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
Company executives expressed optimism about the prospects of this expanded partnership. Stanislas Brun, Chief Cargo Officer of Etihad Airways, highlighted the importance of Shenzhen and Ezhou as key logistics hubs. Li Sheng, Chairman of SF Airlines, added that the collaboration would generate business efficiencies and support revenue growth, offering enhanced solutions for global logistics demands.
