A new air freight route between Dubai World Central (DWC) and Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) has launched to facilitate freight between Asia and the Middle East.
SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated B2B, airport-to-airport cargo airline announced the launch of the new route after the inaugural flight carried a VIP cargo shipment.
Located in northern China, the 14 million-inhabitant port city Tianjin is one of the country’s largest industrial and logistics centres and serves as the principal maritime and air gateway for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei economic region, which contributed 8.5% of China’s GDP in 2025.
Tianjin Port handles more than 23 million TEUs annually, while Tianjin Binhai International Airport provides air cargo connectivity for advanced manufacturing sectors including automotive, aerospace, electronics, pharmaceuticals and high-value industrial equipment.
Additionally, the city also plays an increasingly important role in facilitating trade under the Belt and Road Initiative.
SolitAir founder and CEO, Hamdi Osman, said: “China continues to be one of the most important growth markets for global trade and expanding our network to Tianjin reflects our commitment to serving the evolving needs of our customers.
“Tianjin gives us direct access to one of northern China’s most dynamic manufacturing and logistics hubs while strengthening the US$111 billion (c. £83bn) non-oil trade links between China and the UAE.”
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