DHL Express has commenced operations for the first-ever DHL Aviation Bahrain freighter to Delhi. With this addition, Delhi will have 17 freighter connections every week, linking both North and East India to over 220 countries across DHL’s global network, states a release. The new freighter will fly six times each week, carrying 50 tonne of shipment per flight on the Bahrain-Delhi-Bahrain route thereby boosting the capacity for the region, and providing quality service to customers. Earlier, there were 11 freighters from Delhi to the West and Asia Pacific. R.S Subramanian, Senior Vice President & MD, DHL Express India said, “We have been working to provide reliable connectivity to our customers to fuel India’s global trade. In line with this, we look for opportunities to expand the capacity of our dedicated air network and invest in ground infrastructure and processes to enhance our service quality to our customers. Through the addition of these dedicated freighters, we are well positioned to remain the provider of choice for our customers across key markets.”