Rich Sale International is launching China-US e-commerce freighter flights between Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport with Atlas Air. The operation begins with eight charter flights in August before moving to twice-weekly scheduled service in September, extending dedicated transpacific cargo capacity on a key trade lane for e-commerce traffic.
The new service links Jinan in eastern China with Rockford, Illinois, giving the US airport another long-haul freight route focused on cross-border parcel and e-commerce flows. Atlas Air will operate the flights, while the move also strengthens Rockford’s position as a cargo gateway for China-to-North America traffic.
The transition from charter flying to a recurring schedule indicates a push to build steadier capacity for shippers moving time-sensitive goods between the two markets. It also broadens the role of Jinan as a departure point for dedicated freighter services tied to online retail demand.