Shen Zhen Shang Bao·2025-06-24 18:21Group 1 - Zhongtong Airlines Co., Ltd. has been established with a registered capital of 600 million RMB, fully owned by Zhongtong Express Co., Ltd. [2] - The company is the first local cargo airline in Hunan Province, marking a significant development in the region's logistics capabilities [2] - Zhongtong Express plans to invest in a comprehensive logistics ecosystem in the Changsha Free Trade Zone, covering various functions including headquarters, production, warehousing, and cross-border e-commerce [2] Group 2 - Zhongtong Express reported a revenue of 10.89 billion RMB for Q1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 9.4%, with a net profit of 2.04 billion RMB, up 40.9% [3] - The company completed a package volume of 8.5 billion items in Q1, reflecting a growth of 19.1% year-on-year [3] Group 3 - The competitive landscape in the express delivery market is intensifying, with timeliness being a critical factor for success [4] - Having its own air cargo capabilities can help express companies stand out in the market, attract more customers, and increase market share [4] - The growth of the e-commerce sector, particularly cross-border e-commerce, is driving the expansion of express companies' business scope, with air cargo meeting the demand for long-distance, high-value, and time-sensitive shipments [4]