With the gradual recovery of global economic activities, particularly the booming development of e-commerce and adjustments to global supply chains, the demand for air cargo transportation has significantly increased over the past year.
Europe and America are currently experiencing a surge in prices, with significant increases impacting various commodities and services. This phenomenon is the result of a perfect storm created by several converging factors, including market shortages, airline flight cancellations, and strikes in Germany.
Condor Airlines, a leading European leisure carrier, has announced the launch of a new route from Frankfurt via Bangkok to Sanya, China. Scheduled to begin in July 2025, the route will offer travelers a convenient connection between Europe and the picturesque tropical destination of Sanya.
SF Express has announced the official launch of the Yantai-Incheon cargo flight route on March 10, 2025, with five weekly operations. This is the first direct cargo route in North China for SF Express, serving areas including Qingdao, Yantai, Weihai, and other regions in Shandong, as well as the entire North China region.
On February 21, 2025, COSCO Shipping Lines announced the launch of its WSA5 route in Ecuador, one of two main lines serving the Port of Callao. The new route reduces voyage time between China and Ecuador to 31 days outbound and 28 days inbound, enhancing shipping efficiency and connectivity.
On February 26, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announced it would redirect almost all of its ultra-large ships from the Far East-Europe route to the Far East-Mediterranean and Asia-West Africa routes.