China has added 288 new air cargo routes over one year, with enhanced loading capacity and an expanded route network, according to a report released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Friday.
According to the report, between January 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025, 288 new air cargo routes were established across the country. Among them, 243 are international routes, creating a network that spans six continents.
The new international routes primarily focus on Asia and Europe, with nearly half targeting Asian destinations and 88 connecting to Europe. There are also 29 new routes to North America.
These cargo routes primarily transport three types of goods: e-commerce goods, electronic products, and general freight.
"The development of China's air logistics, especially the increasingly dense network of air routes, plays a crucial role in facilitating the export of Chinese products, especially high-end items suitable for air transportation. Therefore, it will significantly bolster the development of China's foreign trade," said Cui Zhongfu, chief economist at the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing.
In addition, during the same period, 45 new domestic air cargo routes were launched, focusing primarily on the transportation of mail, express mail, fresh cold chain products, and e-commerce goods.
Among them, routes for fresh cold chain products account for more than 29 percent of the total, significantly surpassing other cargo routes.
The Jiaxing Global Aviation Logistics Hub project, China's second dedicated air cargo hub, is scheduled to be put into operation at the end of this year. The hub has a total land area of about 520 hectares, with a total investment of 2.11 billion U.S. dollars,
The hub will involve Jiaxing Airport's main structure, freight transport, supporting facilities, and the aviation logistics of YTO Express, a major parcel delivery company in China.
China's air cargo routes increase, route network expands: report
