Atlas Air to Operate Newly Delivered Boeing 777-200F on Behalf of Airfreight Forwarder DSV
- Joe Breitfeller
- Aug 29
- 3 min read
Atlas Air has announced a new long-term agreement to provide dedicated airfreight services for DSV, one of the world’s largest airfreight forwarders and a leader in transport and logistics solutions.
On Thursday (August 28, 2025), Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, announced a new long-term agreement to provide dedicated airfreight services for DSV, one of the world’s largest airfreight forwarders and a leader in transport and logistics solutions. Atlas Air will operate one of their newly delivered 777-200Fs exclusively on behalf of DSV, providing control over freight capacity, access to worldwide operating capabilities, and the benefit of Atlas Air’s extensive air traffic rights and operational flexibility. This will help support DSV’s operations across Asia, Europe, and the U.S, including a vital link between DSV’s hub in Huntsville, Alabama (HSV) and Luxembourg (LUX), one of the company’s most important and long-standing routes.
In Thursday’s announcement, Atlas Air Worldwide’s CEO, Michael Steen, said,
“We are pleased to expand our partnership with DSV, one of the world’s most preeminent leaders at the forefront of transportation and logistics. This new long-term agreement demonstrates the strategic value Atlas Air delivers to the global supply chain. With the leading fleet of large widebody freighters, an extensive operating footprint and comprehensive traffic rights, we have expertise in tailoring dedicated solutions that enable our customers to serve demand where they see it. We appreciate the trust DSV places in Atlas Air and look forward to continuing to provide them with high-quality service and supporting DSV’s growth.”
Also commenting on the long-term Boeing 777F capacity agreement, DSV’s Senior Vice President, Stefan Krikken, said,
“Our agreement with Atlas Air marks an important step in growing and strengthening DSV’s international operations. The addition of a 777 freighter allows us to further enhance service to our customers, with greater control over capacity, schedules, and connectivity. The Huntsville–Luxembourg corridor is a vital trade lane for us, and this new program ensures we can continue to deliver consistent, high-quality performance across key transcontinental routes.”
The Boeing 777 freighter offers a maximum payload of 103 tons and a range of 4,970 nautical miles (9,200 km), making it the longest-range and most capable twin-engine freighter in operation. Known for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and low maintenance and operating costs, the 777F also meets quota count standards, enabling access to noise-sensitive airports worldwide.
DSV Global Transport and Logistics is one of the world’s largest airfreight forwarders and a leader in transport and logistics solutions. The company dedicated to keeping their customers’ supply chains flowing. DSV transports millions of customer shipments every year, ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services by air, sea, road and rail around a world in constant change. The company’s vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for their customers, employees, shareholders and society at large. DSV’s employs nearly 160,000 team members across 90 countries, who work tirelessly to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services.
White Plains, New York-based Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of third-party aircraft and aviation operating services. Company subsidiaries include Atlas Air and Titan Aviation Holdings. Additionally, the company owns a majority stake in Polar Air Cargo Worldwide. Together, the Atlas Air family of companies operate the world’s largest Boeing 747 Freighter fleet. The company also offers their customers a wide selection of Boeing 747, 777, 767 and 737 aircraft for domestic, regional and international cargo and passenger operations.
Source: Atlas Air Worldwide
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