A NEW air cargo route connecting Guizhou, China, and Karachi, Pakistan, has been inaugurated, aiming to strengthen trade relations between the 'two close allies', reports the Times of India.
The launch of this route coincides with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Beijing, as reported by the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan news agency.
The inaugural flight, carrying six tonnes of freight including 'clothing, electronics, and various commodities,' departed from Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou, and arrived in Karachi after a flight time of nearly six hours, according to china Economic Net (CEN).
The return flight was scheduled to transport blue crabs from Pakistan back to Guiyang, as per Guiyang Customs. The route is set to operate three times a week, transporting goods such as 'hardware accessories, clothing fabrics, and electronic accessories.'
This direct connection between Guizhou and Pakistan is the first of its kind and also marks the first air freight route linking the province with a Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) country.
The establishment of this route is expected to position Guiyang as a cargo distribution hub in southwest China and expedite the delivery of Pakistan's quality fresh products to Guizhou, as per the views of officials. The APP report suggests that the Guiyang-Karachi air cargo route will promote trade between the two regions.
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The launch of this route coincides with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Beijing, as reported by the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan news agency.
The inaugural flight, carrying six tonnes of freight including 'clothing, electronics, and various commodities,' departed from Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou, and arrived in Karachi after a flight time of nearly six hours, according to china Economic Net (CEN).
The return flight was scheduled to transport blue crabs from Pakistan back to Guiyang, as per Guiyang Customs. The route is set to operate three times a week, transporting goods such as 'hardware accessories, clothing fabrics, and electronic accessories.'
This direct connection between Guizhou and Pakistan is the first of its kind and also marks the first air freight route linking the province with a Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) country.
The establishment of this route is expected to position Guiyang as a cargo distribution hub in southwest China and expedite the delivery of Pakistan's quality fresh products to Guizhou, as per the views of officials. The APP report suggests that the Guiyang-Karachi air cargo route will promote trade between the two regions.
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