Asiana Cargo Connects PDX and Asia

Asiana Cargo will launch new nonstop air cargo service at PDX starting Sept. 2, connecting Oregon and Southwest Washington businesses with Asia.

Asiana will bring its all-cargo service aboard a Boeing 747 freighter, departing PDX Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays to Incheon, Korea. Incheon is a hub for Asiana, offering connecting air cargo service throughout Asia, including destinations like Osaka, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Penang. The flight will return to PDX via Anchorage, Miami and Atlanta.

Nonstop air cargo service from PDX to Incheon will provide local businesses and shippers faster transit times, competitive pricing and reduced damage to cargo because of less handling and cost savings. Nike and Intel are among many local companies that have a manufacturing or business presence in Asia. The new route also allows for the transportation of seasonal, perishable cargo like Oregon blueberries, cherries, Dungeness crab and oysters.

Oregon’s top three trading partners are in Northeast Asia—Japan, Korea and China—all served by the new flight. Oregon is the ninth ranked state in the country in terms of export value per capita. More than 470,000 Oregon jobs are supported by international trade, including imports and exports.

In addition to its operations in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, Asiana’s new service in Portland will greatly reinforce its West Coast network. Through the continuous introduction of new aircraft and a combination of routes, Asiana is in a strong position to meet the vast and continually changing needs of the cargo market.