Core Insights - The Aviation Cargo Logistics Development (China) Forum 2025 was held in Shanghai, focusing on new patterns and trends in air cargo logistics, under the theme "Innovation, Resilience, Sustainability - Co-creating a New Pattern for Air Cargo" [1] - The forum attracted over 200 industry representatives from various sectors, including airlines, airports, ground service companies, logistics providers, and technology suppliers [1] Group 1: Industry Trends - In the first half of this year, China's air cargo transport volume reached 4.784 million tons, with e-commerce and high-end manufacturing being significant drivers of this growth [3] - Over 60% of the cargo sources in China's air logistics market come from cross-border e-commerce, which has significantly boosted international air freight [3] - The international air cargo transport volume accounted for 42.6% of the total, an increase of 10 percentage points compared to the same period in 2019 [3] Group 2: Challenges and Recommendations - Industry representatives highlighted the challenges posed by the increasing dependence on major platforms for cargo sources, which threatens the independence of logistics companies [3] - Uncertainties in the international environment are creating severe challenges for the stability of air logistics networks and supply chain security [3] - Recommendations include enhancing end-to-end service capabilities to meet integrated e-commerce demands and establishing clear market positioning to strengthen brand recognition [3] Group 3: Infrastructure and Digitalization - The second day of the forum focused on the construction of air cargo hubs and the impact of digitalization on air logistics [5] - Discussions emphasized the strategic operation of air cargo hubs, with representatives suggesting that airlines should choose suitable secondary airports based on their development needs [5] - For instance, Shandong Airlines is developing routes from Qingdao to Japan and South Korea, leveraging stable trade relationships despite lower cargo supply capabilities compared to major hubs [5]