Increased cooperation
DHL and Singapore Airlines agree to expand their partnership
DHL Express, provider of international express services, has signed a Crew & Maintenance (CM) contract for five Boeing 777 freighter aircraft with Singapore Airlines (SIA). This agreement is a further step in the expansion of DHL Express' intercontinental air freight network to meet customer demand in the fast-growing international express shipping markets.
"With the provision of five Boeing 777 freighter aircraft, we can expand our express service between the Asia-Pacific region and the Americas. We are optimistic about growth on the trans-Pacific trade routes once the pandemic subsides. In working with Singapore Airlines, we see a unique opportunity to build a long-term relationship with a long-standing partner that shares our values and meets the highest quality standards," says Travis Cobb, EVP Global Network Operations and Aviation at DHL Express.
The cargo aircraft will be based at Changi Airport in Singapore and serve DHL's South Asia hub there. They will be painted in two colors and carry the DHL and SIA logos, will be flown by SIA pilots and will serve routes to the USA with stopovers in North Asia. SIA will also be responsible for the maintenance of the aircraft. The original agreement has a term of more than four years with the possibility of an extension. Under the contract, the first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in July 2022 and the second in October 2022, with the remaining three aircraft due to be delivered in the course of 2023.
Lee Lik Hsin, Executive Vice President Commercial at SIA, said: "With today's agreement, SIA and DHL are further expanding their long-standing partnership. These new freighters will support the fast-growing e-commerce segment, as well as other key business segments that rely on DHL's world-class express services. This agreement also paves the way for SIA and DHL to further expand their partnership in the future. The stationing of these aircraft at Changi Airport will strengthen Singapore's position as a major air cargo and e-commerce logistics hub, contributing to the country's growth and development."
"This new agreement guarantees additional capacity on our critical routes out of Singapore, enabling us to keep pace with the continued growth of trade in the Asia Pacific region," said Ken Lee, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific. "It gives us greater flexibility to add new routes and optimize the utilization of our aircraft in the face of unforeseen changes or a sudden surge in demand."
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