DHL Adds Three Weekly 777 Freighter Flights on Asia-U.S. Route Starting June

Key Details DHL Global Forwarding is launching dedicated air cargo capacity between Southeast Asia and the United States beginning June 1. The service will operate three widebody flights per week using Boeing 777 freighters operated by partner carrier Kalitta Air. The route connects Hanoi, Taipei, Anchorage, Chicago or Cincinnati, Seoul, and back to Hanoi, with U.S. destinations alternating between Chicago and Cincinnati. Why It Matters Controlled charter aircraft give logistics companies more reliable capacity and faster service compared to standard scheduled flights. This expansion reinforces DHL's strategy of providing shippers dependable options during peak demand periods. The company intends these routes to become long-term operations extending into the winter peak season. Broader Strategy This Asia-U.S. expansion follows DHL's recent Asia-Europe capacity additions, including weekly Hong Kong-Liège service and a new Shanghai-Leipzig route also launching June 1. DHL has invested heavily in its freighter fleet, having ordered 28 Boeing 777 aircraft between 2018 and 2022 to strengthen its intercontinental network. These moves position DHL to capture growing B2B cargo demand across major global trade lanes.