Panalpina, one of the world’s leading logistics providers, has launched its scheduled freighter service at Dubai World Central (DWC).

Panalpina will use DWC’s state-of-the-art logistics facilities to expand their operations across the region.

With the arrival of a full, all-cargo B747F aircraft, the global forwarding and logistics group is connecting Luxembourg with Hong Kong twice weekly, via the new Dubai World Central, Al Maktoum International Airport. This is part of the freighter’s world rotation connecting Luxembourg, Dubai, South Africa, Hong Kong, North America and Latin America.

Cargo flight operator Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings is operating the twice-weekly Boeing 747-400 freighter service for Panalpina Group from DWC.

“Following the recent opening of Al Maktoum International and the ever-increasing demand for a world-class logistics environment, the successful opening of Panalpina’s freight operations highlights our commitment to providing integrated solutions for global logistics providers,” said Khalifa Al Zaffin, executive chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation.

“Dubai World Central is uniquely positioned to meet the increasing demand for multi-modal logistics,” added Rashed Buqara'a, chief operating officer, Dubai Aviation City Corporation.

“Panalpina is one of our many esteemed clients benefiting from Dubai World Central’s unparalleled facilities, strategic location, large capacity, and seamless transition of goods between sea, land and air.”

“We are very pleased with the extensive, purpose-built facilities at Dubai World Central,” said Claus Schmidt, Middle East area manager, Panalpina.-TradeArabia News Service