If air freight serves as a barometer of economic activity, the introduction of hazardous materials transportation represents a significant calibration of that instrument. Recently, Air China Cargo's Hangzhou operational base successfully launched inbound truck transport services for dangerous goods, with its first shipment—1.7 tons of Class 9 hazardous materials—arriving safely via CA2303 truck flight from Shanghai Pudong.
Previously, airlines operating in Zhejiang province faced widespread restrictions on inbound truck services for hazardous cargo. While Air China Cargo's Hangzhou base maintained regular truck flight operations, these were limited exclusively to general goods. To overcome this constraint, the base proactively coordinated with Shanghai Pudong's cargo terminal, ultimately achieving this operational breakthrough.
The expansion carries three key implications: First, it enhances the Hangzhou base's service capabilities, enabling it to accommodate a broader range of cargo transportation demands. Second, it optimizes Zhejiang's air freight infrastructure by providing more efficient channels for inbound hazardous materials. Third, it establishes a potential model for similar operations in other regions.
Industry observers note that as shipment volumes grow, this development may further strengthen the Hangzhou base's influence within East China's competitive air cargo market.