Cainiao launches chartered flight connecting Xi'an and Liège

Cainiao Group, a global leader in e-commerce logistics and the logistics arm of Alibaba, announced the launch of its chartered flight between Xi'an, China and Liège, Belgium.

The flight operates twice a week, bolstering Cainiao's China-Europe cross-border delivery capacity ahead of peak shopping season, says an official release. "The inaugural flight, a Boeing 767-300F freighter, departed from Xi'an carrying over 50 tonnes of cross-border e-commerce goods, including over 150,000 cross-border parcels."

Upon arrival at Cainiao's Liège eHub, the goods from the chartered flight are immediately processed for customs clearance and sorted for onward delivery, the release added. "This efficient process allows Cainiao to leverage seamless air-to-ground transportation connectivity, ensuring fast delivery to Spain, France, Germany and other destinations in Europe. This dedicated air freight route provides Cainiao's cross-border merchants with reliable and consistent delivery capability."

William Xiong, Vice-Presient, Cainiao Group says: "This newly launched chartered flight marks a significant step forward with Cainiao's commitment to building a robust and resilient global logistics network. By expanding our airfreight capabilities, we are providing our merchants with faster and more cost-effective shipping solutions while also ensuring that consumers receive their orders on time and with the best quality."

Cainiao has been developing its regional eHub at the Liège Airport, which serves as a key node in its global logistics network, connecting chartered flights between China and Europe. This is further complemented by an extensive intra-Europe trucking network that covers more than 30 European countries, the release added.