AirBridgeCargo saw a 47% year-on-year increase in charter flights for 2016.

According to the airline, the latest charters were operated on behalf of DHL Global Forwarding for Evatec, which produces thin film deposition systems used in the manufacture of optical, optoelectric and semiconductor devices. ABC transported seven-tonne boxes containing machine tools from Amsterdam to Hong Kong via Moscow, and two weeks later delivered a batch of cargo originating in Zurich from Frankfurt to Hong Kong, also via Moscow. In total, the carrier transported 80 tonnes of machinery for Evatec.

“We were chosen for these specific flights due to our reputation for on-time performance as well as our proven expertise in managing safe deliveries of high-value production equipment,” said Sergey Lazarev, general director of ABC. “The loading process was monitored by representatives from Evatec to ensure the integrity of their cargo. This is also a strong reflection of the growing demand we are seeing for Boeing 747F charter services, which we are able to meet due to the continued expansion of our 747 fleet.”

ABC operates a fleet of three 747-400Fs, four 747-400ERFs and nine 747-8Fs.