EDMONTON – Air China Cargo is launching a freight service between Shanghai and Edmonton. It’ll be the company’s first freighter destination in Canada.
The launch of the Shanghai-Edmonton-Dallas route will start September 3. The carrier will service the Edmonton International Airport six times a week, three from Dallas and three from Shanghai.
“This will be the first freighter route between Mainland China and Alberta, and is a key step in connecting two economies with high-growth momentum,” said Patrick Yu, Air China Cargo Vice-President.
“The market demand for direct cargo services between Asia and Canada has been growing, and our brand new route will help build important trade links between the two regions.”
“Our energy, manufacturing, agriculture and other industries can now ship goods more efficiently to China and the Asia-Pacific region, expanding our region’s global trade reach,” said Tom Ruth, EIA President and CEO.
EIA estimates the service will generate a $31 million GDP gain per year for the region.
“This new cargo service is a game changer for the Edmonton Metro region,” said Mayor Don Iveson. “Air China Cargo’s confidence in Edmonton, as its inaugural Canadian entry market, is underlined by our strong logistics and economic fundamentals.”
EIA also said the new service will help companies move equipment, tools and products between Dallas and Edmonton, two energy centres. It’ll be the only freighter service between Alberta and Texas.
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