Core Viewpoint - The opening of the direct cargo flight route from Hangzhou to Tashkent marks a significant development for Zhejiang Province, enhancing logistics efficiency and expanding market access for local products [2][4]. Group 1: New Cargo Route - The new cargo route is the first direct flight to Central Asia from Zhejiang Province, with flights operating twice a week, taking only 6 hours to reach Tashkent [2][4]. - The route has a maximum payload capacity of approximately 50 tons, facilitating the export of daily goods and clothing to Central Asia and the import of fresh fruits from Uzbekistan [4]. Group 2: Cargo Volume and Growth - In the first half of 2025, the total cargo and mail throughput at airports in Zhejiang Province reached approximately 520,000 tons, representing a year-on-year growth of about 2.6% [4]. - Despite a 4.8% decline in international cargo volume overall, Hangzhou Airport achieved a 3.3% increase, surpassing 100,000 tons in international cargo volume by June 10 [4]. Group 3: Expansion of Air Cargo Network - Zhejiang Airport has established a "72-hour global reach" air cargo network, operating 53 international cargo routes across three continents [6]. - New routes to Miami and Dallas have resulted in an increase of 774.1 tons in cargo volume to the U.S. [6]. - The launch of the "Hangzhou-Vancouver" overseas cargo station has enabled a 13-hour direct connection to North America's core market [6]. Group 4: High-Value Product Export - Hangzhou Airport has facilitated the global circulation of high-value products such as BMW auto parts and CATL batteries [6]. - The introduction of a vehicle air freight service at Ningbo Airport has reduced the transport time for domestic new energy vehicles to Europe to 10 hours [6]. Group 5: Agricultural Export and Digitalization - The "Yangmei Outbound" initiative has become a new symbol of rural revitalization, with airports in Hangzhou, Ningbo, and Wenzhou ensuring global air transport for local agricultural products [7]. - The ongoing digital reform and policy optimization in Zhejiang Province are expected to increase annual incentives to 25 million yuan, further enhancing logistics efficiency [7]. Group 6: Future Plans - Preparations for the operation of Jiaxing Cargo Airport are progressing steadily, with plans to increase transatlantic routes and explore intercontinental cargo channels [7]. - The goal is to achieve an international cargo level exceeding 30% for the year, supporting Zhejiang's "dual circulation" strategic hub [7].