My Freighter starts China-Europe route, eyes fleet growth with 747Fs
Currently operating twice weekly using a Boeing 767-300F, the service is planned to increase to daily operations, with seven flights per week by the end of the year.
Uzbekistan-based cargo airline My Freighter, in partnership with its cargo sales agent Air Cargo APAC, has officially launched a new scheduled international route connecting Shanghai (PVG), Tashkent (TAS), and Amsterdam (AMS). Operated twice weekly using a Boeing 767-300F, the service offers a total transit time of just 17 hours. This new route marks My Freighter’s debut in scheduled cargo operations, a significant milestone made possible through its strategic collaboration with Air Cargo APAC, according to an official release from My Freighter.
To mark the launch of the new route, My Freighter and Air Cargo APAC hosted a major event in Shanghai, China, bringing together leading partners and agents from across China. The event featured an official route presentation and discussions on future cooperation.
The new route was strategically designed as a smart logistics solution, connecting China’s largest manufacturing and export hub with one of Europe’s major cargo gateways, via the strategically positioned hub of Tashkent. This setup enables My Freighter and Air Cargo APAC to provide a reliable and efficient alternative to traditionally congested transit points like Dubai and Istanbul.
Alexey Zotov, Managing Director of Air Cargo Green Capabilities, a global freight forwarding and logistics company, spoke to The STAT Trade Times about the current service frequency and future plans. He noted that the flight presently operates twice a week, on day three and day six, but there are plans to increase the frequency to daily operations from two to seven flights per week by the end of the year. In parallel, he added that the company is working on introducing new markets, including Hong Kong and Seoul, with connections to Western European airports such as Frankfurt, as part of their ongoing expansion strategy.
Echoing this, Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, Founder and CEO of My Freighter, also highlighted the airline’s strategic growth plan, aiming to launch new routes to Hong Kong, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt in the near future.
Priority cargo on this route (PVG-TAS-AMS) includes automotive parts, high-tech equipment, semiconductors, e-commerce shipments, and express cargo. These categories reflect the growing demand for fast, reliable transport of high-value and time-sensitive goods across Asia and Europe.
Speaking about fleet expansion, Abdurakhmanov stated that My Freighter plans to grow its fleet with additional Boeing 767 freighters, as well as introducing Airbus A330s and Boeing 747 freighters in the coming years. He added, “With our fleet plan, we aim to operate more than 30 aircraft by 2027.”
Notably, My Freighter currently operates a dedicated freighter fleet consisting of eight Boeing 767Fs and one Boeing 757F. The airline received its eighth Boeing 767F in May this year.
The carrier also operates charter flights and passenger services under the Centrum Air brand. Its passenger fleet currently includes nine narrow-body aircraft, comprising Airbus A320, A320neo, and A321neo models, as well as one wide-body Airbus A330.
In addition to existing interline partnerships with carriers such as Biman Bangladesh and Icelandair Cargo, Abdurakhmanov also highlighted a new interline agreement with American Airlines. Looking ahead, he noted that My Freighter is planning to sign further interline agreements with Chinese carriers, as well as airlines in Central Asia and Europe, as part of its strategy to strengthen global connectivity and expand its cargo network.
As part of the broader strategy to develop Tashkent into a key international logistics hub, the Uzbek capital is emerging as an increasingly important transit point. It offers fast and efficient ground handling, along with the flexibility to deliver cargo not only to Amsterdam but also to Tashkent and other CIS countries. Additionally, Tashkent provides favourable conditions for handling urgent, oversized, and hazardous goods, including lithium batteries and electronic components, making it a competitive alternative for specialised cargo needs, the release added.
According to World Trade OrganisationWTO forecasts, China’s exports to Europe are expected to grow by 6% in 2025, driven by the redirection of trade flows from the U.S. market. My Freighter’s new route addresses this growing demand by providing a fast, reliable, and efficient logistics link between China and the EU.
