Alaska Air Cargo has launched a daily freight service connecting London and Seattle, expanding its transatlantic cargo network and strengthening trade connectivity between the United Kingdom and the United States.
The new cargo corridor is expected to support growing demand for time-sensitive shipments, including e-commerce goods, pharmaceuticals, perishables and industrial products. Industry sources said the daily frequency will provide customers with improved flexibility, faster transit options and more reliable supply chain connections across the North Atlantic trade lane.
Seattle serves as a major gateway for trade and technology-driven cargo flows on the US West Coast, while London remains one of Europe’s leading air cargo hubs. The new service is expected to enhance cargo movement efficiency between the two markets and support onward distribution across wider domestic and international networks.
Aviation analysts noted that airlines are increasingly expanding dedicated cargo capacity on strategic long-haul routes as global trade volumes recover and demand for rapid freight transport continues to rise. Transatlantic air cargo demand has remained strong due to sustained activity in retail, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
Alaska Air Cargo said the daily London-Seattle operations form part of its broader strategy to strengthen international cargo capabilities and provide customers with expanded network connectivity and improved logistics solutions.
