Dachser Mexico, a global logistics provider, announced that it airlifted more than 3 million surgical and respiratory masks to Germany to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The B787 / 9 aircraft, which was fully loaded, represents Dachser Mexico’s first international charter flight.
On March 24, following this unprecedented health emergency, Dachser Mexico transported the masks on a charter flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt, from where it was distributed within Germany via Dachser’s ground transportation network.
“The Dachser Mexico team worked tirelessly to collect this vital input within a six-day period. We are extremely proud of this team of dedicated people who strive to remain part of the solution – for our clients, and in this case for humanity. Another reason to be proud is to have completed our first charter from Mexico, which represents an important milestone in Dachser’s history. ”Edgardo Hamon, Managing Director of Dachser México
Thanks to Dachser Mexico, healthcare workers in Germany will be able to protect themselves and others against COVID-19. These masks play an essential role in preserving people’s health, as they provide protection by reducing people’s exposure to airborne particles.
“Being present during an emergency is not something new for our Dachser Mexico team. Whether it is volcanic eruptions, earthquakes or pandemics, this team is ready to respond with innovative solutions, ”says Enrico Boehme, who is Head of Air Freight Mexico / Latin America. “We believe that our clients in Mexico and the rest of the continent benefit from working with an experienced logistics provider that copes with crises with solutions, rather than hiding from the challenge.”
Charters Dachser Extended Service
Due to the multiple disruptions to global supply chains caused by COVID-19, Dachser Air & Sea Logistics has launched new frequencies to its charter flight rotation. To keep the critical load moving smoothly and efficiently, the following direct connections between Europe and Asia were added over the course 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 (Seoul Incheon Airport)
Additionally, Dachser Air & Sea Logistics has established an air bridge between the United States, Latin America and our Gateway in Frankfurt to make deliveries in Shanghai . For this, Dachser will assign B747 charter equipment and integrate it into flight rotations from Frankfurt to Shanghai and vice versa. “Thanks to the close work that exists with our extensive ground transportation network, we can offer our clients a comprehensive solution from the Shipper to the Consignee, and all through the same source,” said Alexander Tonn, who is Managing Director. for European Logistics in Germany.
Likewise, Dachser Air & Sea Logistics has added a direct rotation Chicago-Frankfurt-Chicago, in order to cover the transport demand between the United States and Europe.
“We are all committed to contributing from our trenches during these difficult times, and we extend our solidarity with those who have been directly affected. At Dachser Mexico we are committed to supporting them at a time when taking responsibility and giving responses is critical, which is why we continue to work with multiple humanitarian agencies and other international partners, Hamon added.