DB Schenker commences 'Direct Express' service from Chicago to Sydney

DB Schenker launched (06-Mar-2019) weekly service from Chicago O'Hare to Sydney with Boeing 777F equipment. DB Schenker US CCO Chad Heller noted the US is Australia's third largest trading partner and a "large portion" of Australia's imports from the US include the automotive, pharmaceutical and industrial manufacturing industries, many of which are located in the US midwest. The company said the time definite 'Direct Express - Australia' service is the "fastest, most reliable air cargo service from the midwest to Australia". [more - original PR]