Air China Cargo Airlines, together with Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, Alibaba Group’s logistics arm, launched a new cross-border e-commerce route to speed up average delivery times between China and Europe.

By establishing its eHub at Liege Airport, Cainiao aims to improve overall logistics efficiency and expand its line-haul network in a bid to deliver globally within 72 hours. 

The first B777 Full Freighter flight —  which can carry a payload of 224,900 lbs — landed at Belgium’s Liege Airport on Aug 13. 

From then on, three flights will be operated each week from Hangzhou to Liege with Madrid as the final destination.

“Hangzhou-LGG is the next step for the expansion of the Air China Cargo operation. This cooperation will greatly benefit Cainiao Network to further bring down cross-border delivery times. Liege Airport Cargo community welcomes more #freightersfirst and connectivity,” said Steven Verhasselt, VP-Commercial at Liege Airport.

Through this cooperation, Air China Cargo can leverage Cainiao's rich experience in the field of cross-border e-commerce logistics.