Reasons why Urumqi is at the forefront of global air cargo expansion in 2025.

A recent report from Rotate reveals that Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) will be the fastest-growing outbound cargo airport in 2025, with a remarkable 715% capacity increase compared to the previous year. This growth positions Urumqi ahead of other emerging hubs like Ezhou. Urumqi's strategic location on the Silk Road Economic Belt makes it a vital cargo transit point between East Asia and Europe. The growth is fueled by new airlines and rising demand, especially in e-commerce. Other airports like Ashgabat also see capacity increases, primarily as tech stops rather than due to rising demand.