Etihad Cargo has expanded capacity as it experiences increasing customer demand in China.

The carrier has announced an increase in flights to and from China from 11 in 2024 to a 18 in 2025.

The Gulf carrier said this will strengthen trade links between key global markets and provide customers with greater flexibility in shipping cargo to and from key markets.

Capacity will be supplemented by a wet-lease 747-F supporting increased freight movements on high-demand routes.

Etihad Cargo has added three additional weekly freighter flights to Shenzhen and two additional weekly flights to London.

The firm said: “The expanded operations will improve/strengthen connectivity between China, Europe, and the Middle East, offering increased capacity for the transportation of e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, perishables, and other critical shipments.”

The increase in capacity aligns with Etihad Cargo’s strategy of expanding its global network to “provide reliable, customer-centric solutions”.

The carrier said it remains committed to “delivering efficient and flexible freight services while strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global logistics hub”.

Stanislas Brun, chief cargo officer at Etihad Cargo, commented: “Etihad Cargo continues to invest in expanding its network and capacity to support the evolving needs of global trade.

“The introduction of the additional capacity and flights to Shenzhen and London Stansted demonstrate our commitment to meeting customer demand with increased availability and connectivity across key trade routes.”