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Chicago Rockford International Airport expands DSV partnership with new Luxembourg service

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(L-R) Eric Tian, Senior Manager – East Air Gateway, DSV, Kelvin Sun, Senior Director – Airfreight, DSV, Alexander Korte, Vice President – Air and Sea, DSV, Stefan Krikken, Head of Air Freight – Global, DSV, Zack Oakley, Executive Director, RFD, Rene Espinet, VP – Cargo Business Development, André Morrall, EMEA Sales Representative

Chicago Rockford International Airport(RFD) has expanded its partnership with DSV following the launch of a new weekly freight service from Luxembourg (LUX), announced today at Air Cargo China in Shanghai.

The new service builds on the successful launch of DSV’s existing weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to RFD service, strengthening RFD’s position within global supply chains linking Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

“This expansion demonstrates the strength of our partnership with DSV, and reinforces Rockford’s position as a premier cargo gateway for international trade,” said Zack Oakley, Executive Director, RFD.

“Rockford offers a unique value proposition for logistics providers through our dedicated, uncongested, 24/7 cargo operations, and we are proud to leverage this in support of DSV’s expanding network.”

DSV launched its weekly PVG-RFD service in November 2025 through its Shanghai Star Air Freight Charter programme, with RFD providing rapid access across North, Central, and South America.

“Rockford has proven itself to be a valued partner through its dedicated cargo focus, reliable infrastructure, and operational consistency,” said Stefan Krikken, Head of Airfreight – Global, DSV.

“The success of our Shanghai operation highlighted the strategic value of Rockford, and we have plans to further benefit from the airport’s flexibility, fast transit times, and dependable access to key markets.”

DSV is evaluating further opportunities to expand connectivity through Rockford, including plans to introduce a new service linking Incheon International Airport (ICN), South Korea, with RFD later this year.