JD Logistics has announced the launch of an all-cargo charter flight between Hefei of Anhui province and London on September 8, marking the e-commerce giant’s first regular cargo flight to Europe.

In a statement, JD said the route further expands JD’s international transportation logistics network, in addition to the cargo flights to the US and Thailand launched earlier this year.
 
“We are committed to leveraging JD’s global supply chain, logistics and other infrastructure services to help boost the development of cross-border e-commerce and trade around the globe,” said Stard Huang, president of JD’s international logistics division.