Asia's first cargo-only airport expands international routes to 30

Asia's first cargo-only airport in central China's Ezhou City, Hubei Province has expanded its operating international airfreight routes to 30 since inauguration in 2022, covering 21 countries and regions around the world, according to the Hubei Customs.

The 30 routes operated by Ezhou Huahu International Airport also reach 34 flight destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, including Belt and Road partner countries.

Put into operation on July 17, 2022, the airport owns the largest transshipment center in Asia with 77 pieces of package handled per second on average. The hub also has an intelligent inspection line, saving 50 percent of the time for goods clearance.

Asia's first cargo-only airport expands international routes to 30

Chinese stocks closed mixed on Tuesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.13 percent to 4,128.37 points.

The Shenzhen Component Index closed 0.02 percent higher at 14,210.63 points.

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Chinese shares close mixed Tuesday