Weekly Air Operations Update: Shanghai to Europe, US and Australia 01/12/23

Shanghai to London

• Space is still very tight due to the increasing volume of eCommerce cargo and the approaching Christmas holiday
• Airport operations are currently normal
• Hauliers are working as normal
• No flight cancellations
• No weather disruptions
• Rates will be increasing until the middle of December

Shanghai to New York

• Space is still very tight due to the increasing volume of eCommerce cargo and the approaching Christmas holiday
• Airport operations are currently normal
• Hauliers are working as normal
• No flight cancellations
• No weather disruptions
• Rates will be increasing until the middle of December

Shanghai to Los Angeles

• Space is still very tight due to the increasing volume of eCommerce cargo and the approaching Christmas holiday
• Airport operations are currently normal
• Hauliers are working as normal
• No flight cancellations
• No weather disruptions
• Rates will be increasing until the middle of December

Shanghai to Frankfurt

• Space is still very tight due to the increasing volume of eCommerce cargo and the approaching Christmas holiday
• Airport operations are currently normal
• Hauliers are working as normal
• No flight cancellations
• No weather disruptions
• Rates will be increasing until the middle of December

Shanghai to Melbourne

• Space is still very tight due to the increasing volume of eCommerce cargo and the approaching Christmas holiday
• Airport operations are currently normal
• Hauliers are working as normal
• No flight cancellations
• No weather disruptions
• Rates will be increasing until the middle of December

Shanghai to Sydney

• Space is still very tight due to the increasing volume of eCommerce cargo and the approaching Christmas holiday
• Airport operations are currently normal
• Hauliers are working as normal
• No flight cancellations
• No weather disruptions
• Rates will be increasing until the middle of December

Market intel

Another A340 converted freighter on UK-China route

EUROPEAN Cargo has expanded its flight operations between Bournemouth Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport by introducing an additional aircraft, and further capacity enhancements are planned for the upcoming year, reports London's Air Cargo News.

The inaugural service commenced in May, initially operating three times a week, utilising a single converted A340 freighter with a cargo capacity of 76 tonnes.

Subsequently, the frequency of flights was elevated to six times a week in September, and this week saw the incorporation of a third aircraft into the operation.

Cumulatively, the airline now provides nearly 700 tonnes of cargo capacity on a weekly basis for this route.

The collaboration for this service involves Shenzhen Sharing Express Logistic-Tech Ltd and Cargo First in Bournemouth manage the operational aspects of the service.

"In the push to improve choice and service for UK consumers, we are delighted to expand our capabilities with our mutual customer," said European Cargo chief executive David Kerr.

"By partnering with Cargo First and the team at Bournemouth to provide effective solutions into the supply chains of expanding online retailers, we have grown our repertoire."

"Now the UK's largest commercial freighter operator, we continue to expand our portfolio of customers and origins, with new agreements in place through 2024," said Mr Kerr.

"Additional capacity coming on stream in the first quarter of 2024 is fully committed to customers looking to enhance their capabilities, deploying the uniquely tailored dual-density freighter solution offered coupled with the dedicated support of Cargo First's fulfillment capabilities."

N. China

With the approaching Christmas holiday, the space issue on Europe and US routes is worsening and air freight rates have risen to their highest levels this year; all airlines are facing a backlog issue.


S. China

With the approaching Christmas holiday, the space issue on Europe and US routes is worsening and air freight rates have risen to their highest levels this year; all airlines are facing a backlog issue.