Core Viewpoint - The opening of the "Luxembourg-Jinan-Nottingham" international cargo route by Atlas Air marks a significant expansion of Jinan Airport's international air freight capabilities, enhancing its role as a regional logistics hub [1] Group 1: Route Details - The new route is operated by Atlas Air using a B777F freighter, which has a maximum capacity of 100 tons [1] - Incoming cargo primarily consists of salmon and auto parts from Luxembourg, while outgoing cargo mainly includes e-commerce goods heading to Nottingham [1] Group 2: Strategic Importance - This route is the third international flight operating under fifth freedom rights at Jinan Airport, further developing the air logistics channel between Jinan and Europe [1] - The recent addition of this route, along with others to Tokyo and Bangkok, enhances Jinan Airport's connectivity and strengthens its position as a key logistics platform for cross-border trade in Shandong and the East China region [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing indicates that China's air cargo supply is continuously increasing, enhancing capacity, while the demand for air logistics remains at a high growth level [1][4]. Group 1: Expansion of Air Cargo Network - From January 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025, a total of 288 new air cargo routes will be opened nationwide, including 243 international routes, covering all six continents [2]. - Asian routes account for nearly 50% of the new international air cargo routes, followed by 88 routes to Europe and 29 to North America [2]. - The top three types of goods transported on new international cargo routes are e-commerce goods, electronic products, and general cargo [2]. - Additionally, 45 new domestic air cargo routes will be opened, with mail, express delivery, and fresh cold chain products being the most frequently transported goods [2]. - Over 29% of the new routes for fresh cold chain products indicate a growing market for specialized cargo in air logistics [2]. Group 2: Market Demand and Economic Outlook - The air logistics market in China is experiencing high growth, with a 11.7% year-on-year increase in cargo and mail transport volume, totaling 224.3 million tons in the first quarter of this year [4]. - Cross-border e-commerce is identified as a new driving force for the expansion and upgrading of air logistics capacity, contributing approximately 60% of the cargo sources [4]. - The structure of export products is continuously optimizing, with more high-tech products accelerating their entry into international markets, highlighting new opportunities in the air logistics sector [4]. - According to a forecast report, over 80% of surveyed entities maintain an optimistic outlook for global and China's air cargo volume growth by 2025, with expectations that China's growth rate will exceed the global average [4].