Two international airfreight routes connecting Chongqing and Europe have been initiated by Jade Cargo International Airlines, according to the municipal government. The routes are Dubai-Chongqing-Hong Kong-Brescia-Frankfurt and Dubai-Chongqing-Hong Kong-Chongqing-Vienna-Amsterdam.

The new services are designed to promote international trade and improve the development of Chongqing’s new bonded port zone.

Founded in October 2004, Jade Cargo is a joint venture between Shenzhen Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo and the German development finance institute DEG-Deutsche Investitions.