China added 15 international air cargo routes in September
In short
China opened 15 international air cargo routes in September, offering 42 weekly round-trip flights, according to the aviation logistics branch of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. Nine routes serve Asia, four Europe and two North America.
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Fifteen international air cargo routes were opened in China during September, with 42 weekly round-trip flights, Chinese outlets reported, citing the aviation logistics branch of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. The additions comprise nine routes in Asia, four in Europe and two in North America. Nine airlines are involved in operating the routes, eight of them domestic carriers. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]
The cargo mainly includes cross-border e-commerce goods, fresh products requiring cold-chain transport and agricultural products, mechanical and electronic products, high-end manufactured goods and everyday consumer goods. Jiemian and 36Kr also reported that, by September 30, China had opened a total of 130 international air cargo routes in 2026, with 334 weekly round-trip flights. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]
Why it matters
The new routes carry goods ranging from cross-border e-commerce shipments to fresh produce and manufactured products. Eight of the nine participating airlines are domestic carriers, according to the reported figures.
Key facts
- September's 15 new routes provide 42 weekly round-trip flights. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]
- The routes comprise nine in Asia, four in Europe and two in North America. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]
- Nine airlines operate the routes, including eight domestic carriers. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]
- As of September 30, China had opened 130 international air cargo routes in 2026, providing 334 weekly round-trip flights. [ 2 , 4 ]
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- CLS reports the September route figures on October 11. [ 1 ]