Weekly Air Operations Update: Asia to Europe, US and Australia 07/02/25

General overview:

Since many factories have yet to resume operations after the Chinese New Year holiday, air freight export volumes remain relatively low, keeping air rates at a relatively low level too. The air market is expected to return to normal next week.

Shanghai to London

• Airport operations are currently normal
• Haulier service is normal
• CK will cancel the flights ex SZX to STN from 01.Feb to 10.Feb
• CZ will cancel the flights ex CAN to STN on 06.Feb
• Weather is normal
• Space is open
• Air rates are at low level

Shanghai to New York

• Airport operations are currently normal
• Haulier service is normal
• No flight cancellation
• Weather is normal
• Space is getting tight
• Air rates are at low level

Shanghai to Los Angeles

• Airport operations are currently normal
• Haulier service is normal
• No flight cancellation
• Weather is normal
• Space is getting tight
• Air rates are at low level

Shanghai to Frankfurt

• Airport operations are currently normal
• Haulier service is normal
• O3 will cancel the flights ex EHU to FRA on 11.Feb.
• 3U will cancel the flights ex TFU to FRA on 05.Feb and 07.Feb
• Weather is normal
• Space is getting tight
• Air rates are at low level

Shanghai to Melbourne

• Airport operations are currently normal
• Haulier service is normal
• No flight cancellation
• Weather is normal
• Space is getting tight
• Air rates are low level

Shanghai to Sydney

• Airport operations are currently normal
• Haulier service is normal
• No flight cancellation
• Weather is normal
• Space is getting tight
• Air rates are low level

Market intel

Central China launches first direct cargo connection to Norway.

SF Airlines introduced a direct cargo route between Ezhou City, Hubei Province, and Oslo, Norway, marking the first direct connection between the regions, reports China News Service.

Operating twice weekly with a Boeing 767-300 freighter, the service boasts an annual cargo capacity of over 10,000 metric tonnes. It facilitates the transport of express parcels, e-commerce products, seafood, and high-tech equipment.

The new route strengthens bilateral trade between China and Norway and reinforces Ezhou Huahu International Airport's role as a global logistics hub, with 36 international routes to 27 countries.