News / Cainiao starts Shenzhen-Kuala Lumpur air freight service

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In response to the traditional peak season in shipments during the third quarter of the year, Alibaba’s logistics unit Cainiao has launched dedicated air freight services from Shenzhen in southern China to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The first flight departed from Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport on 8 July and there will be three weekly flights, all using chartered Boeing freighters, but details of the aircraft and the charterer were not currently available.

However, Cainiao will be able to deliver the goods to KL ...