China's first international freight route to Cardiff, UK departs from Urumqi

At 10:30 am on October 16, 2024, an international cargo flight loaded with cross-border e-commerce packages took off from Urumqi Diwobao International Airport and arrived at Cardiff Airport in the United Kingdom. This marks the official opening of China's first international cargo route to Cardiff, UK, which is a milestone flight.

This new route is operated by European Cargo Airlines and carries a total of 59.1 tons of cargo on this flight. The opening of the new air route not only further strengthens the trade relationship between China and the UK, but also fills the gap in the cargo route from Xinjiang to the western end of the European route, which is an important breakthrough for China's logistics and trade.

Cardiff Airport, located in the Welsh region of the island of England, is an important commercial development engine in the area. The new freight route from Urumqi to Cardiff will leverage Cardiff's transportation hub development advantages to achieve deep integration of sea, land, and air transportation. This will not only further promote the development of multimodal air logistics in Xinjiang, but also provide more convenient and efficient logistics channels for trade between China and the UK.

The opening of this route is a new milestone in China UK trade relations and an important step in the development of aviation logistics in Xinjiang. It will help further enhance Xinjiang's position in the international logistics field, while also strengthening economic exchanges and cooperation between China and Europe.

Overall, the opening of the international freight route from Urumqi to Cardiff is of great significance not only for trade between China and the UK, but also for the economic development of the entire Xinjiang region. Provide more development opportunities for cross-border e-commerce and other industries, and promote economic cooperation and exchanges between the two countries.