Core Points - Eastern Airlines has launched its first fifth freedom cargo route in the Middle East, connecting Shanghai, Riyadh, and Budapest, starting from November 3 [1][4] - The new route will be operated by Boeing 777F freighters, with three flights planned each week, and a total flight time of approximately 17 hours [3][4] - The opening of this route aligns with the growing demand for air logistics driven by cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in various sectors, including digital economy and green development [4] Route Details - The route operates in a round-trip manner: Shanghai - Riyadh - Budapest - Shanghai, with outbound flight CK251 and return flight CK252 [4] - Riyadh serves as a strategic hub located at the intersection of Asia, Europe, and Africa, enhancing Eastern Airlines' logistics services in the Middle East and extending its reach into key African markets [5] Strategic Partnerships - Eastern Airlines Logistics signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Saudi Airlines in June, focusing on resource integration through a "space swap" model [5] - In October, a ground operations service agreement was further established, deepening cargo service cooperation [5] - This partnership allows for efficient cargo organization and transit operations in Riyadh, optimizing costs and increasing revenue potential [5] Service Capabilities - The new route enables Eastern Airlines Logistics to provide logistics services to major air hubs in Europe and Africa, such as Liège in Belgium and Nairobi in Kenya [6] - Cargo can reach Nairobi in as fast as 24 hours and Liège in 40 hours via the new route [6] Future Plans - Eastern Airlines Logistics aims to enhance its global market presence by increasing connections with Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, while optimizing transit efficiency and developing a comprehensive multimodal transport system [7] - The company has established stable operations at 16 international stations globally, reflecting its commitment to serving national strategies and expanding into emerging markets [7]

北京商报讯（记者 关子辰 牛清妍）11月2日，北京商报记者从"上海一利雅得一布达佩斯全货机新航线 暨空运产品推介会"获悉，中国东航旗下东航物流所属中货航CK251全货机航班，将于11月3日凌晨2:30 从上海浦东国际机场起飞，经沙特阿拉伯利雅得国际机场中转后，飞抵匈牙利布达佩斯国际机场。东航 曾于2024年7月开通上海—布达佩斯货运航线，此次新航线的开通标志着东航在上海—布达佩斯货运航 线上正式增设利雅得国际中转航点，也标志着东航成功开通在中东的第五航权货运航线。 该货运航线每周计划执行三班，全程航行时间约为17小时，采用波音B777F机型全货机执飞，主要运输 国际快件、电商包裹、普货等多元化货物，航线的延伸将进一步提高区域间商品流通效率。 据了解，利雅得地处亚、欧、非三大洲交汇地带，不仅是中东地区的政治与经济中心，也是辐射非洲市 场的重要门户。东航选择将利雅得设为中转点，使其物流服务能覆盖中东地区并借此将服务网络快速延 伸至非洲重点市场。同时，根据第五航权规则，东航能够在利雅得进行货源组织、卸货载货等中转操 作，这一权限许可将为航线运营带来效率提升、成本优化、收益增加等多重优势。 ...