Dragonair signs agreement with DHL Express to launch Shanghai service

Dragonair has signed an agreement with DHL Express to launch a dedicated express cargo delivery service between Hong Kong and Shanghai.

The overnight service, which uses a Dragonair Airbus A330-300 passenger aircraft with a payload capacity of 22 tonnes, will begin on June 2 and operate from Tuesday to Friday from Hong Kong.

"This agreement confirms Dragonair's position as the China expert and strengthens Hong Kong as a cargo hub," said Chief Executive Officer Stanley Hui. "Express services require a high degree of professionalism and precision, and this deal is recognition of our capabilities."

He added: "We're also very pleased to be working with DHL and to be opening up new services that will help in facilitating trade between these two key business centres."