SF Airlines has added a freighter flight between Shanghai and Singapore as it ramps up the use of its Southeast Asian hub.
The new flight is operated with one of the express airline’s Boeing 767 freighters and will enhance “connectivity between Singapore and China, our largest air cargo market, while supporting the movement of fast-growing high-tech cargo between our two countries”, said Changi Airport.
Earlier this year, the Chinese express giant selected Changi Airport as its first overseas hub as it looked to capitalise on growth in Southeast Asia and South Asia.
In order to develop the airport as its hub, the express group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Changi Airport Group (CAG) that will see Singapore act as a hub for SF’s business heading to/from Southeast Asia, South Asia and Oceania.
Under the MoU, the two aim to capitalise on Asia Pacific’s “long-term economic growth”, particularly the rapidly expanding air trade within the region, and between the region and the rest of the world.
“The partnership will leverage Singapore’s strategic location and Changi Airport’s role as a global consolidation and transhipment hub,” the two said in a press release.
Changi Airport said that the agreement would support high-value cargo flows and the evolving needs of regional and international supply chains.
Commenting on the new flight, the airport said: “Changi Airport is pleased to welcome SF Airlines’ inaugural Boeing 767 Shanghai–Singapore freighter service today.”
“As part of SF Group’s plans to develop Singapore as its first overseas hub serving Southeast Asia, South Asia and Oceania, this new route marks an important milestone in strengthening air trade flows between Singapore and China, and beyond across Asia Pacific.
“We look forward to deepening our partnership with SF Airlines and supporting the continued growth of its network through Changi Airport.”
