Press Release
Japan Airlines and DHL Express strengthen a partnership using Boeing 767 Freighters
- The partnership aims to capture growing international cargo demand and build a sustainable network
- Two routes connecting Japan to Seoul, Shanghai, and Taipei in 2024
Tokyo, Japan, December 20, 2023: DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service
provider and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a long-term contract to utilize Boeing767-300 cargo
aircraft (*1) owned by JAL. With this new partnership, both companies will build a sustainable network to
capture growing customer demand in the expanding international express and e-commerce shipping
market in the East Asia region.
(*1) Please refer to JAL’s news as of December 1, 2023 at https://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/202312/007797.html
(From left) Tony Khan, President and
Representative Director of DHL Japan and
Yuichiro Kito, Executive Officer - Cargo & Mail
of Japan Airlines
In partnership with DHL, JAL will establish a new business model in their network to connect Japan,
Seoul, Shanghai, and Taipei as announced on December 1, 2023. The aim is to provide businesses and
consumers with a stable and sustainable air cargo network as they trade and purchase internationally.
In response to the robust growth of cross-border express shipments, DHL has strengthened its
infrastructure network, including the recent inauguration of its expanded Central Asia Hub, its largest hub
facility in Asia Pacific. Using the routes which JAL will inaugurate after February 19, 2024, DHL will
further strengthen its intra-East Asia network.
Yuichiro Kito, Executive Officer, Cargo & Mail of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd said, “We view this agreement as
further solidifying the longstanding partnership between JAL and DHL. As we operate our own freighters
for the first time in 13 years, we will contribute to solving social issues and also position it as the driver of
our company's dramatic business growth in addition to meeting the growing needs of our customers.”
Tony Khan, President and Representative Director of DHL Express Japan said, "This new agreement
with JAL is an important milestone for DHL as we continue to strengthen our air network between Japan
and East Asia. By ensuring the stability of our air network, we can also provide a more flexible and stable
response to shipment growth and demand changes, especially between China and Japan, which is one
of the most important routes.”
JAL will continue to contribute to solving social issues through further maintenance and development of
logistics infrastructure and create new value through logistics.
Media Contacts:
DHL Express Japan
Yasuko Ando
Corporate Communication Manager
Email: yasuko.ando@dhl.com
Japan Airlines
Email: mediarelations.hdq@jal.com
About Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines (JAL), Japan’s first private aviation company, was established in 1951 and is a member
of the oneworld® Alliance. The airline operates a fleet of 225 aircraft and began renewing its international
long-haul aircraft with the Airbus A350-1000 starting 2023 Winter Schedule. Together with other JAL
Group and partner airlines, JAL offers an extensive domestic and international network that serves 376
airports across 64 countries/regions. The airline has received numerous accolades for its exceptional
service, including being recognized as a certified 5-Star Airline by Skytrax and being awarded the
prestigious "World Class" Airline title by APEX, the Airline Passenger Experience Association. JAL takes
great pride in its on-time performance and is regarded as one of the most punctual airlines globally. The
airline is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of flight safety and overall service quality, striving to
be the most preferred airline by customers worldwide. The JAL Group recognizes that action to address
climate change is a particularly important issue for the sustainability of society, and in June 2020, the
group announced its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
For details and to learn more, visit JAL's official website at https://www.jal.com/en/.
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