Dachser USA has confirmed the launch of a new dedicated weekly Frankfurt-Chicago-Frankfurt B747 freighter service, in response to ongoing demand for increased airfreight capacity between Europe and the US.
Andy Frommenwiler, Vice President, Airfreight, Dachser USA, said: “This new dedicated weekly transatlantic flight service offers a solution to the current airfreight capacity challenges that our customers are facing. They called upon us to provide a timely, efficient transportation option to move their cargo between the US and Europe in a way that allows them to properly plan and meet their deadlines.”
Dachser USA’s weekly flight service connects its US customers to the entire European market through its land transport network from Frankfurt.
For European customers, Dachser USA’s dedicated trucking service in the US enables door-to-door deliveries within the 48 contiguous states.
The transatlantic service is scheduled to be in rotation every weekend as customers benefit from fixed transit times allowing for reliable planning. Utilizing specially chartered Boeing 747-400 freighters, the weekly flight schedule is as follows:
In response to ongoing airfreight capacity shortages, Dachser has continuously expanded its flight service offerings by introducing several charter services with direct routes to and from Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Dachser’s dedicated flight service program ensures that volume capacities are available to customers regardless of unpredictable market conditions.
“Today, the marketplace demands reliability and agility. As an industry leader, Dachser aims to proactively foresee the needs of our customers and stay one step ahead by offering timely, innovative, and adaptable solutions. We plan to offer and expand our premium air service routes as our customer requirements continue to grow,” said Frommenwiler.
