Flexport and APL have partnered to launch the 'Eagle Express RailFlash' sea-rail intermodal service, reducing transit times from China to the US inland by at least 4 days. This service offers end-to-end visibility and management throughout the entire logistics process, providing enhanced control and efficiency for shippers navigating US-China trade.
On June 25, 2025, China and Cuba launched their first regular international freight route, operating twice a week with a cargo capacity of 20 tons per trip. This new service significantly shortens the transportation time to within 24 hours, greatly facilitating trade development between the two countries.
BNSF Railway and Norfolk Southern Railway have launched a new international intermodal service that significantly reduces the transit time from the ports of Seattle and Tacoma to Chicago, from nine days to six. This initiative enhances customer shipping efficiency and supply chain flexibility, supporting the rapid development of the economy and markets in the Pacific Northwest.
Beijing has recently launched its first drone logistics delivery route, marking a significant development in the field of smart logistics. This route leverages drone technology and modern information systems to enhance logistics efficiency and reduce costs. By effectively alleviating traffic congestion and promoting green development, this initiative also improves the daily experiences of citizens. To ensure safety, relevant authorities have established strict standards and enhanced training.
Air China will launch a direct Beijing-Toronto route on May 20th, operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, offering comfortable business and economy class experiences. This marks Air China's resumption of the route after more than three decades, aiming to enhance passenger travel quality and, along with other Chinese airlines, promote Sino-Canadian exchange. The new route provides convenient travel options for both business and leisure travelers, fostering stronger ties between the two countries.
The launch of the Shenyang-Miami all-cargo air route for cross-border e-commerce marks a new opportunity for Northeast Asia's trade with the Americas. This route optimizes logistics efficiency and reduces transportation costs, providing strong support for companies in the Liaoning and Shenyang area to expand into North and Latin American markets. In the future, the route is expected to be further expanded and integrated with multimodal transport to promote smart logistics upgrades, helping Shenyang become an air cargo hub in Northeast Asia.
The launch of the "Lanzhou-Moscow" international cargo route marks a significant step for Gansu Province in building an air freight corridor to Russia. This route will operate regularly, primarily transporting high-value-added goods, greatly improving the transportation efficiency between the Northwest region and Russia and neighboring countries. It injects new momentum into regional economic development and provides more stable and efficient logistics services for China-Russia trade.
Starting from July 17, China Eastern Airlines will launch flights from Shanghai to Copenhagen, operating three times a week using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The introduction of this new route will provide convenient travel options for passengers while further promoting air connectivity between China and Europe.
China Postal Airlines launched the 'Zhengzhou-Seoul' international freight route on July 5, operating three regular flights per week, which will support the development of the cross-border e-commerce industry in Henan Province. The opening of this route not only promotes trade between Henan and South Korea but also lays the groundwork for the establishment of additional routes in the future.
The international freight route from Urumqi to Tehran has resumed strongly, operating once a week, marking the opening of a new channel for cross-border e-commerce. In the past four months, the freight volume at Urumqi's air port has surged by 522.2%, providing vast development opportunities for international e-commerce.
