City cementing reputation as flight hub

With the two airports launching more flights, an increasing number of aviation logistics giants have boosted their presence in the city.

Since 2022, high-profile companies have signed contracts for projects such as the SF Airlines Western China Headquarters, DHL Southwest International Airlines Express Transfer Center and Apex Regional Headquarters in Chengdu.

Global logistics giant Apex launched two new international all-cargo flight routes from Chengdu to Chicago and New York in September. With the new routes, the weekly capacity from Chengdu Shuangliu airport to the United States reached more than 600 tons.

They have addressed the demand for airfreight logistics from Chengdu, Sichuan and the entire western region of China to North America, with reduced logistics costs for businesses in the area.

The company intends to optimize the cargo flight routes from Chengdu to North America by extending them to Sao Paulo in South America. This will create a seamless connection between the major aviation hubs of Chengdu, Miami and Sao Paulo.

According to the local government, Chengdu is home to more than 7,800 logistics companies and has attracted more than 120 well-known companies. They include those recognized in the "Global Top 100 Logistics" and "China's Top 50 Logistics" rankings, along with renowned supply chain brands.

The city has developed high-standard warehouses spanning more than 6.1 million sq m, making it the third-largest warehousing hub in the country. Notably, cold-chain warehouses in Chengdu cover an area of more than 1.3 million sq m.

Industries worth billions of yuan, like biopharmaceuticals and green food, are experiencing rapid growth with renowned domestic and foreign cold-chain logistics companies having established operational bases in Chengdu. The consumption of fresh agricultural products and the trading volume in large-scale agricultural wholesale markets are increasing, according to the local government.

Looking ahead, Chengdu is poised to embrace opportunities in the fields of fresh cold-chain logistics, cross-border e-commerce and pharmaceutical logistics.

The city's strategic location and complete logistics infrastructure offer a favorable environment for the expansion and development of these sectors, the local government said.