DFW Airport Offers New Cargo Service to Shanghai

On May 14th, DFW International Airport announced its new service offering direct cargo flights to Shanghai using Yangtze River Express, a Shanghai-based cargo carrier. Direct cargo service to Shanghai began on May 22nd.

Boeing 747 freight planes will depart from Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, stop at Los Angeles International Airport, and arrive in DFW before making the return flight. Executives from Yangtze River Express noted DFW’s “great airfield access and ability to move cargo to its final destination" as key factors in selecting this location for its new service. DFW is Yangtze River Express’ second U.S. destination.

This new service is projected to generate $20 million in economic benefit for the North Texas region. As China is DFW’s top trading partner, with $17 billion of trade in 2007, this expansion clearly strengthens this relationship and will benefit both parties.

“Clearly, the entire North Texas economy stands to benefit from this kind of growth, as we continue to enhance our international cargo and passenger traffic and truly make the region a premier international destination,” said Joe Lopano, executive vice president for marketing and terminal management at DFW.

For more information, contact DFW International Airport’s Public Affairs Department at
(972) 973-5555 or www.dfwairport.com.

Source: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport: News Release. May 14, 2009. “DFW International Airport Lands New International Cargo Business With Yangtze River Express."