DB Schenker establishes the Ezhou-Frankfurt regular cargo route

DB Schenker has established another significant air logistics corridor between Central China and Europe with the Ezhou-Frankfurt regular cargo route, which was officially launched in January 2025. The regular cargo route will be operated by the globally renowned Etihad Cargo, departing from Ezhou every Tuesday, with a stopover in Abu Dhabi before arriving in Frankfurt the following day. The route will accommodate a wide range of cargo categories, covering e-commerce, high-tech, electronics, industrial goods, consumer and retail products and automotive parts. The estimated annual cargo volume is expected to reach 5,200 tonnes. DB Schenker will provide stable freight capacity to support Sino-European trade through this route and foster continuous bilateral economic cooperation. As the first dedicated cargo hub airport in Asia, Ezhou Huahu International Airport has shown remarkable growth and has currently opened 30 international and 53 domestic cargo routes, connecting major economic regions worldwide, as per a report.