At 11:30 AM on October 17, a Uzbekistan cargo plane of My Freighter took off from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, carrying 45 tons of cross-border e-commerce goods en route to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. After a brief stopover, the flight will continue to Liège, Belgium. This marks the successful launch of the "Zhengzhou-Tashkent-Liège" cross-border e-commerce cargo route operated by China Gate Logistics.
It is reported that the flight is operated by a B767-300F aircraft, carrying approximately 45 tons of cross-border e-commerce goods, including fashion apparel, household items, and seasonal products. The cargo comprises over 20,000 pieces across various categories. The service operates four flights per week, offering more than 200 tons of air freight capacity on a weekly basis.
Uzbekistan, a participant in the Belt and Road Initiative, has its capital, Tashkent, positioned as a key transportation hub in Central Asia and playing a significant role in the "Air Silk Road" for many years.
In recent years, the global e-commerce market has experienced rapid growth, with cross-border e-commerce injecting strong momentum into international trade. Thanks to its efficiency and convenience, air transport has become the primary method for cross-border shipment. Europe is currently one of the largest destinations for Chinese e-commerce exports. Belgium, located at the "crossroads" of Western Europe, boasts a well-connected highway network that links it to major cities across Europe and ranks among the world's top ten countries for the import and export trade. The launch of this new route will not only serve Belgian businesses but also effectively extend its reach to Germany, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, and other countries.
The launch of the Zhengzhou–Tashkent–Liège all-cargo route for cross-border e-commerce marks an important step in deepening cooperation with Central Asian and European markets. It will further provide high-quality international logistics support for cross-border e-commerce companies in Henan province and across China, facilitating trade with the Belt and Road countries and regions. In 2024, China Gate Logistics has successively launched new cargo routes from Zhengzhou to Atlanta, Dallas, Paris, and other destinations, continuously expanding its global logistics network to cover major markets in Europe and the United States, while further strengthening the "Air Silk Road". (Chinese source: Zhengzhou Foreign Affairs Translator: Yang Jiaxin Intern: Qin Jingzhu Proofreader: Chen Xingjie and Zhao Hanqing)
