Group 1 - The opening of the Urumqi-Addis Ababa cargo route marks Xinjiang's first direct air freight link to Africa, enhancing trade connectivity and competitiveness for Xinjiang's products in the international market [1] - The cargo route will operate two to three flights weekly, facilitating easier access for Xinjiang's foreign trade enterprises to the African and global freight networks [1] - Ethiopian Airlines is the first foreign airline to operate a full cargo Boeing 777 in Xinjiang, providing robust logistics support for trade between China and Africa [1] Group 2 - In addition to the new route to Addis Ababa, Xinjiang has launched seven other international cargo routes this year, expanding its network to Istanbul, Islamabad, Belgrade, Tehran, Bucharest, Rzeszów, and Navoi [2] - The customs department has implemented "24/7 appointment customs clearance" and optimized logistics processes to enhance efficiency for the new cargo route [1]
新疆首条非洲货运航线开通
Xin Hua Wang·2025-07-01 01:03