Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport announced on the 10th that its annual cargo and mail throughput exceeded 500,000 tons on December 9th, setting a new historical record since its opening and marking a new stage in the construction of Chongqing’s international aviation hub.
“Exceeding 500,000 tons in annual cargo and mail throughput is a significant milestone in building Chongqing’s international aviation hub,” stated the airport’s management. This year, the airport has focused on Europe and Southeast Asia as its two core directions, launching and increasing frequency on 9 new international (regional) cargo routes. It now operates 20 international (regional) cargo routes with 66 weekly flights, establishing an air logistics network connecting Europe and Southeast Asia, and building an efficient aerial bridge for products “Made in China” and “Made in Chongqing” to reach global markets.
With the improvement of its route network, the airport’s cargo consolidation capacity has significantly increased. It has successfully attracted leading logistics and e-commerce companies, including SF Express, JD Logistics, and TEMU, to increase their cargo consolidation operations in Chongqing.
To improve transfer efficiency, the airport recently cooperated with China Eastern Airlines Logistics to achieve direct tarmac transfers for international cargo in Chongqing for the first time. In the first 11 months of 2025, the airport’s international air-to-air transfer cargo volume reached 8,840 tons, a 78% increase compared to the same period last year.
As of November, the airport’s cross-border e-commerce cargo volume this year has accumulated to 21,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 31%. Chongqing is gradually becoming one of the main ports for cross-border e-commerce products from central and western China to go overseas.
Meanwhile, specialty imported products such as Nordic salmon and other chilled goods, South Asian eels, and Southeast Asian durians are rapidly converging in Chongqing, facilitated by inbound routes and comprehensive designated supervision site qualifications. In the future, Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport will continue to increase the frequency of import routes from Europe, helping Chongqing to build a western China distribution center for chilled goods and imported fruits.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is the primary aviation hub serving Chongqing, China, opening in 1990 to replace the older Baishiyi Airport. It has since undergone major expansions, including the opening of Terminal 3 and a third runway in 2017, to accommodate the city’s rapid growth as a major economic center in western China. Today, it is a crucial gateway and a key air cargo hub for the region.
Chongqing
Chongqing is a major city in southwestern China, historically known as a strategic port and wartime capital during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). Today, it is a sprawling megacity and a key economic hub, famous for its dramatic mountainous setting, spicy hotpot cuisine, and the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers.
Europe
Europe is a continent with a profound and complex history, shaped by ancient civilizations like Greece and Rome, the transformative Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the modern eras of exploration, revolution, and industrialization. Culturally, it is renowned for its immense diversity of languages, artistic movements, architectural landmarks, and philosophical thought, all concentrated within a relatively small geographic area. Today, it is a major political and economic union (the European Union) built upon a shared, though often turbulent, historical foundation.
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is a diverse region comprising 11 countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, historically shaped by trade routes and the influence of major civilizations like India and China. It is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, from the ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat to the historic port cities of the Malay Archipelago. The region’s modern history is marked by European colonialism and its subsequent emergence as a dynamic economic and cultural zone.
China
China is one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations, with a recorded history spanning over 4,000 years, marked by successive dynasties, profound philosophical traditions like Confucianism, and inventions such as paper and gunpowder. Today, it is a vast modern nation-state officially known as the People’s Republic of China, blending its immense historical heritage with rapid economic development and global influence. Key cultural sites, like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, stand as enduring symbols of its imperial past and architectural achievement.
SF Express
SF Express is a leading Chinese courier and logistics company, founded in 1993 in Shunde, Guangdong. It has grown from a local delivery service into one of the world’s largest integrated logistics providers, known for its extensive domestic network and rapid international expansion. While not a traditional cultural site, it represents a significant part of modern China’s economic development and e-commerce infrastructure.
JD Logistics
JD Logistics is the supply chain and logistics arm of JD.com, one of China’s largest e-commerce companies. It was officially spun off as an independent entity in 2017, building on the in-house logistics network JD.com began developing around 2007 to ensure fast and reliable delivery for its own retail platform. Today, it is known for its highly automated warehouses and advanced technology, serving both JD.com and external business clients across China and internationally.
TEMU
“TEMU” is not a recognized historical place or cultural site. It is likely a reference to the popular e-commerce platform **Temu**, owned by the Chinese company PDD Holdings, which launched internationally in 2022. As a digital marketplace, it does not have a physical history but represents a contemporary phenomenon in global online retail and supply chains.
