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New Cargo Links Reinforce China-Belgium Ties

Trade between China and Belgium received a boost over the weekend after dedicated cargo hub Ezhou Huahu Airport opened its first freight route to Liege.

An SF Airlines Boeing 757 takes off for a flight trial at Ezhou Huahu Airport on March 19, 2022 — An SF Airlines Boeing 757 takes off for a flight trial at Ezhou Huahu Airport on March 19, 2022. (Photo: Ezhou Municipal People's Government)

By Jennifer Meszaros • Contributor - Asia

April 3, 2023

Two-way trade between China and Belgium received a boost over the weekend after dedicated cargo hub Ezhou Huahu Airport opened its first international freight route bound for Liège Airport in southeastern Belgium. SF Airlines—China’s largest cargo carrier and the main driver of trans-continental integration under the country’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)—operated the inaugural flight.

Located in Hubei Province and backed by SF Airline parent company SF Express, Ezhou Huahu Airport commenced operations last July with plans to launch 40 domestic cargo routes and up to six international freight routes this year. Officials expect cargo throughput to reach 15,000 tonnes by year-end.

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