CMA CGM Air Cargo has initiated direct cargo flights from Urumqi, China, to Paris and Madrid, establishing Urumqi as its fifth strategic hub in the country. Starting July 27, 2025, the service operates four weekly flights on the Urumqi–Paris–Madrid route and one direct flight to Paris, using A330-200F freighters. With an annual cargo capacity exceeding 15,000 tonnes, this service represents over one-third of Urumqi Tianshan Airport’s international cargo throughput in 2024. Future routes to Madrid, Larnaca, and Karachi are also planned, enhancing the airport’s logistics network.

Source: https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/cma-cgm-air-cargo-starts-urumqiparismadrid-a330f-operations-1356020