AirBridgeCargo has launched a twice-weekly flight between Moscow and Seattle.

The new flight, which is operated by a Boeing 747-8F, makes a stop in Chicago on the way back to Moscow.

“For the last couple of years we have significantly grown AirBridgeCargo’s footprint in the USA in response to customer needs and the ever-changing market environment,” said Hendrik Falk, vice president of North and South America. “We are excited to have added Seattle to our network and can now provide our customers with an even greater choice of options to and from the US. We expect our new Seattle service will enjoy strong support from customers transporting a wide variety of products, including aerospace components, machinery, fish, seafood and other perishables. As an all-cargo operator, it is always rewarding to see airports that were previously mainly passenger-oriented turning their attention towards cargo carriers. We have witnessed Sea-Tac’s commitment to supporting cargo operators and it is no wonder that the airport is gaining a much more prominent profile with cargo operators. We are proud to be adding Seattle to our growing network.”

Seattle becomes ABC’s sixth online destination in the US.

“The Port of Seattle is proud to play a key role in the strong relationship AirBridgeCargo has with so many of our Pacific Northwest business partners,” said John Creighton, president of the Port of Seattle Commission. “AirBridgeCargo will expand Sea-Tac’s global reach with new direct freighter services to Moscow and Amsterdam. This will be a boost to our regional economy as these new export options are now easily accessible.”

ABC already flies its 747Fs to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and Los Angeles in North America.