Xinjiang Airport Group hit a record cargo throughput of 405,000 tonnes (up 34.7% year-on-year), led by Urumqi Tianshan International Airport’s 333,000 tonnes (up 41.2%) in 2025. International freight surged as the growth driver, with 5,915 cargo flights (up 174%) and full-freighter volume exceeding 120,000 tonnes (up 219.55%). Urumqi’s designation as a national logistics hub enabled 18 new international routes to 34 cities in 22 countries. Cross-border e-commerce exports reached 80,000 tonnes (66% of international volume), generating 7 billion yuan (over $1 billion) in trade, cementing Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region’s role in global air cargo, as per a report.
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