In November, China continued to bolster its international air cargo capabilities by launching 11 new freight routes, according to the Air Cargo Branch of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Sunday.
The newly introduced routes include six in Asia, three in Europe, and two in North America. Additionally, the frequency of flights has significantly increased, with over 30 round-trip flights added weekly.
As of Saturday, China has opened a total of 156 international air cargo routes this year, with an impressive addition of more than 430 round-trip flights each week. The distribution of these routes highlights a strong focus on Asia, which accounts for 78 routes, followed by Europe with 50 and North America with 23. The primary cargo types being transported include cross-border e-commerce goods, fresh produce, electronic products, and automotive parts.
Notably, several major airports have reported record monthly cargo flight volumes in November. Shanghai Pudong, Shenzhen Bao'an, Guangzhou Baiyun, Ezhou Huahu, and Zhengzhou Xinzheng airports have all achieved either annual or historical highs.
China launches 11 new international air cargo routes in November
