DHL Global Forwarding has launched weekly air freight service to move cargo from China to Africa via Dubai route..
The weekly freighter service will have a capacity to carry 100 tonnes of cargo. The forwarder said that it will consolidate all cargo from across China in Guangzhou & move it via Dubai to various destinations in Africa & Middle East as Dubai plays key role as gateway between China & rest of Africa.
The forwarder said that this service is specially for organisations & governments who want to ship goods from China to Africa & Middle East.
Starting April 21, the service will operate for four weeks initially however DHL Global is actively seeking to secure all routes to Africa in longer term.
As per forwarder the bulk of the cargo will comprise of protective gears like masks, gloves, sanitisers & goggles .