Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is expanding its freighter network with the addition of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) as its latest destination.

The service, which launches on January 7, 2025, will operate one weekly flight, offering more than an additional 100 tonnes of cargo capacity to the market.

Etihad Cargo noted that Paris will become the 12th destination in its freighter network, demonstrating the carrier's continued commitment to providing greater global connectivity and meeting the diverse needs of its customers.

Operating via Abu Dhabi, the new freighter service will provide main deck capacity connections to Ezhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Hanoi and Zhengzhou.

The service will also integrate with an extensive road feeder trucking network within China, enabling broader market access.

Additionally, Etihad noted that customers will benefit from same-day connectivity across its widebody and narrowbody network, ensuring swift and reliable delivery for time-sensitive shipments.

"The new Paris freighter route will support Etihad Cargo's specialised products, meeting growing demand across multiple industries," the cargo carrier said, adding that this will also provide more capacity for general cargo to destinations like Riyadh, Jakarta, and Manila, secure transport for pharmaceuticals under PharmaLife to Mumbai, Jakarta, Seoul and Sydney, and improve access for perishables through FreshForward to Kuala Lumpur, Dubai and Sharjah.

The route will also facilitate efficient solutions for live animal shipments with LiveAnimals and SkyStables, automotive shipments with FlightValet and cultural cargo with FlyCulture, offering reliable and flexible services tailored to diverse customer needs.

"Adding Paris to Etihad Cargo's freighter network is a strategic milestone. This route expands Etihad Cargo's European footprint and also supports the growing demand for Etihad Cargo's specialised products across sectors, including pharmaceuticals and perishables," said Stanislas Brun, vice president of Cargo at Etihad Cargo.

"With the launch of the Paris service, Etihad Cargo continues to deliver tailored solutions and strengthen connectivity for partners and customers worldwide," he added.