AirBridgeCargo Airlines has launched a freighter service to Ho Chi Minh City.

According to the carrier, the new flight is operated by a Boeing 747 freighter and will link customers from Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City with other destinations in ABC’s international network through its Moscow hub.

“On the back of economic growth of more than 7% and increasing export volumes, Vietnam seems like the right place to offer direct freight services to other regions, especially Europe and North America – something we can offer to the market with a diversified number of destinations and high level of service quality, including for special cargoes,” said Sergey Lazarev, general director of AirBridgeCargo. “We have been expanding our network following our customers’ needs and expectations, and segment-wise. We foresee support from companies specializing in electronics and garments shipments.”

ABC has already been serving the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi for more than three years.

“We greatly welcome AirBridgeCargo Airlines at our airport and to the Ho Chi Minh City market,” said Nguyen Nam Tien, vice director of Tan Son Nhat International Airport. “We strongly believe that our cooperation will strengthen the position of SGN airport, as local freight forwarders will get access to direct freighter services to Russia, the EU and North America. The ability and professional services of AirBridgeCargo Airlines, together with the solid experience of the TIA, will facilitate market development of freight services in Vietnam and serve as a solid ground for the Asia market. We are very pleased to have been given the opportunity to cooperate with AirBridgeCargo Airlines in this important stage of their development and look forward to creating a long-term successful partnership together.”

Ho Chi Minh City becomes ABC’s 12th online destination in Asia.