The international freight route from Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, to Kolkata, India, had been in operation for 30 days as of Jan 12, according to Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport.
In 2023, the Guizhou Shuanglong Airport Economic Zone's saw logistics industry expanded in scale, with market entities growing and collection and distribution capabilities improving.
In 2023, the cumulative turnover of accommodation enterprises above a designated size – those with annual output value of 2 million yuan ($279,798.98) or more – in Guizhou Shuanglong Airport Economic Zone reached 110 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 44.61 percent.
Last year, the Guizhou Shuanglong Airport Economic Zone actively promoted the cultivation of market entities, leading to major increases in both their quality and quantity.
Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport saw an annual passenger throughput of 19.47 million in 2023, with cargo throughput of 91,300 metric tons and 144,000 flight movements throughout the year.
The Guizhou Bouyei intangible cultural heritage show was held in the Guizhou Shuanglong Airport Economic Zone in Guiyang on Dec 30-31, fully showcasing the unique charm of Bouyei intangible cultural heritage.
A Boeing 737-700 cargo plane from Kolkata, India, arrived at the Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport carrying 3 metric tons of crabs, a designated controlled good, at 18:50 on Dec 13.
On Dec 26-27, Han Junliang, member of the Party working committee and deputy director of the administrative committee of the Guizhou Shuanglong Airport Economic Zone participated in an industry meeting in Shenzhen, and made investment promotions.