DACHSER de México S.A. de C.V. (DACHSER Mexico), a global logistics
provider, announced that it provided free air transportation of more than three
million surgical and respiratory masks to Germany to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
The fully loaded B787/9 airliner represents DACHSER Mexico’s first-ever
international charter flight.
On March 24, in the wake of this unprecedented health emergency, DACHSER
Mexico transported the critically needed masks from a charter flight in Mexico
City to Frankfurt, where it was distributed throughout Germany via DACHSER’s
land transport network.
“The team at DACHSER Mexico worked tirelessly to collect this vital
merchandise over a six-day period. We are very proud of this group of dedicated
individuals, who consistently strive to be part of the solution—for our
customers as well as mankind,” said Edgardo Hamon, Managing Director, DACHSER
Mexico. “Another source of pride is completing our first dedicated DACHSER air
charter from Mexico, which represents a significant milestone in the history of
DACHSER Global Airfreight.”
Thanks to DACHSER Mexico, healthcare workers in Germany will be able to
protect themselves and others against COVID-19. These masks play a critical
role in keeping people safe as they provide respiratory protection by reducing
the wearer’s exposure to airborne particles.
“Stepping up during an emergency is nothing new for our DACHSER Mexico
team. From ashclouds to earthquakes to pandemics, this group is ready to
swiftly respond with innovative solutions,” said Enrico Boehme, Head of
Airfreight Mexico/Latin America. “We believe our customers throughout Mexico
and Latin America benefit by working with an experienced logistics partner that
steps up during a crisis instead of shying away from the challenge.”
DACHSER’S EXPANDED CHARTER SERVICE
Due to supply chain disruptions brought on by COVID-19, DACHSER Air
& Sea Logistics has recently introduced the latest additions to its charter
flight rotation. To help keep time-sensitive cargo moving swiftly and
efficiently, the following direct flights between Europe and Asia have been
added throughout the month of March.
- Frankfurt
to Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) - Frankfurt
to the rest of China - China
to Frankfurt - Frankfurt
to Hong Kong - Hong
Kong to Frankfurt - Frankfurt
to South Korea (Incheon Airport)
In addition, DACHSER Air Sea & Logistics added to its existing
service between Frankfurt and China an air bridge between the US, Latin America
and the air freight gateway in Frankfurt for deliveries to Shanghai. DACHSER
will charter 747’s and integrate them into the rotation of flights from
Frankfurt to Shanghai and vice versa. “Thanks to the close links with our
land transport network, we can offer our customers an integrated approach from
consignor to consignee from a single source,” says Alexander Tonn,
Managing Director European Logistics Germany.
Also, DACHSER Air Sea & Logistics added a direct
Chicago-Frankfurt-Chicago route to address the need for swift movement of cargo
between the US and Europe.
“All of us are committed in doing our part during these challenging
times and extend our sympathies to those directly impacted. At DACHSER Mexico,
we are dedicated in providing support at
a time when responsiveness is critical, working with multiple humanitarian
agencies and international partners,” Hamon added.
Sea News, March 31
