Cainiao Network is increasing its air cargo capacity on routes between China and the Americas with a B747-8 Freighter under a long-term agreement with aircraft lessor Atlas Air.
This expansion builds upon Atlas Air’s partnership with the logistics arm of Alibaba Group and the new aircraft will enter service for Cainiao in the second quarter of 2022, linking China with the US, Brazil and Chile.
“We are very pleased to extend our strong partnership with Cainiao with the placement of one of our new 747-8Fs, the best performing widebody freighter in the industry with unique nose-loading capability,” said Atlas Air Worldwide President and Chief Executive John Dietrich.
“Cainiao is a leader in the fast-growing e-Commerce logistics market, and we look forward to continuing to support its global network with the superior and reliable service Atlas Air provides. This fuel-efficient, high-capacity aircraft reinforces the commitment to environmental stewardship that Atlas and Cainiao share.”
Said William Xiong, Cainiao’s Chief Strategist and General Manager for Export Logistics: “Through our successful partnership, Cainiao has been able to offer our customers across the Americas with faster and more eco-friendly deliveries provided by Atlas’ global operating capabilities.
“We are excited to add the new Boeing freighter to our expanding partnership, in response to the growing demand for e-Commerce and greener logistics across the world.”
The 747-8F provides 20% higher payload capacity and 16% lower fuel consumption than the very capable 747-400F.
In November 2021, Cainiao expanded its partnership with Atlas Air to include daily charter flights operated between China and Latin America, in response to the growth of cross-border trade between China and Latin America.
