Chicago Rockford expands China e-commerce network with Rich Sale
Atlas Air will operate eight charter flights in August before launching a twice-weekly scheduled service in September, strengthening cargo links from China.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) has expanded its China e-commerce network after Rich Sale International (Rich Sale) launched charter flights carrying e-commerce cargo from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA), China, to RFD.
Atlas Air will operate eight flights during August, followed by a twice-weekly scheduled service beginning in September.
“China to North America is one of the largest lanes in air cargo, and e-commerce is its backbone right now,” said Zack Oakley, Executive Director, RFD.
“We are creating the premier operation for bringing e-commerce into the United States, continually developing our solutions and supporting them with a growing number of flights from China and Southeast Asia.
“Rockford’s capabilities are particularly well-suited to e-commerce, providing an efficient, reliable, and flexible operation without the congestion or restrictions found at many larger passenger hubs, with aircraft moving from wheels down to engines off in as little as five minutes.”
Based in Shanghai, Rich Sale is a freight forwarding and logistics company specialising in services for the cross-border e-commerce sector.
“E-commerce requires fast and adaptable cargo operations, which cannot always be found at passenger hubs where cargo often plays second fiddle,” said Jacky Wu, President, Rich Sale.
“When we assessed the best entry point for e-commerce cargo into the United States, Rockford stood out for offering the dedicated, cargo-focused operation we need to serve our customers effectively.”
Ten lowboy trailers, arranged by Gateway Sales and Solutions, supported the unloading and onward transportation of the cargo to destinations across the Midwest, eliminating wait times for drivers.
The latest announcement builds on RFD's recent cargo network expansion with DSV. In June 2026, the airport launched a weekly freighter service connecting Luxembourg and Rockford, adding to DSV's Shanghai service. In July 2026, RFD further strengthened its Asian network with a new weekly DSV freighter service from Incheon, South Korea
