Core Insights - China Southern Airlines (CSA) has launched a direct cargo flight route from Shanghai to Santiago, marking its first direct cargo route to South America and the longest cargo route from mainland China [2][4] - The new route aims to enhance trade cooperation between China and Chile, expanding services from simple goods transportation to high-value services like warehousing, regional distribution, and supply chain finance [4][5] - CSA's cold chain logistics company will officially operate in October 2025, focusing on the growing international fresh produce trade, particularly cherries from Chile [5][7] Group 1: Logistics and Trade Development - The new cargo route will connect the two major hubs of Santiago and Shanghai, creating a comprehensive logistics service system that integrates air transport and distribution [4] - The route is expected to significantly reduce the logistics transportation time for China-Chile trade to under 24 hours [12][13] - The flight utilizes a Boeing 777F freighter with a total weekly capacity of approximately 500 tons [12] Group 2: Market Impact and Future Prospects - Chile is the largest exporter of cherries to China, with over 90% of its cherry exports going to the Chinese market, and the export volume is projected to reach 131 million boxes for the 2025/26 season [10] - CSA plans to continue expanding its international cargo flight network to facilitate the export of more Chinese products to South America and expedite the delivery of South American goods to Chinese consumers [7][16] - The collaboration between CSA and Chilean partners aims to ensure the freshness and quality of Chilean products during transportation, exploring further growth opportunities in the market [12]