Cainiao Partners with Shenzhen Airport to launch air cargo centre

CAINIAO Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, has announced its partnership with Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (“Shenzhen Airport”) to establish an air cargo centre, with plans to launch more international cargo routes originating from Shenzhen.

The new flights are launched in partnership with Atlas Air and will operate twice a week, with a loading capacity of over 220 tonnes per flight. Atlas Air will provide cross-border cargo transportation services for product categories ranging from electronics to automobiles.

The inaugural chartered flight connecting Shenzhen, China to São Paulo, Brazil was officially launched last weekend at a signing ceremony attended by representatives from the Brazilian government, Shenzhen Airport, Atlas Air and Cainiao Network.

“This collaboration between Cainiao and Shenzhen Airport represents a significant milestone as we establish air cargo centres in key international airports to integrate our smart logistics technologies and global network within the value chain,” Dr Ding Hongwei, Vice President of Cainiao Network, said.

“We are pleased to announce the launch of new international cargo routes with Cainiao,” John Dietrich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide, said. “Through deepened cooperation with Cainiao, we will be able to better serve Chinese brands as they export to the rest of the world.”