China Southern Airlines (CZ) is one of the largest airlines in China, headquartered in Guangzhou, with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) as its main hub. China Southern operates a fleet of all-cargo aircraft such as B777F and B747F, with cargo routes covering major markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. It has extensive experience in cross-border e-commerce and fresh cold chain transportation, with daily cargo flights from CAN to major global cities including Los Angeles, New York, Frankfurt, London, Paris, and Sydney.
Basic Information
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | CZ |
| ICAO Code | CSN |
| Alliance | SkyTeam |
| Fleet Size | B777F × 10+, B747F × 3 |
| Annual Cargo Volume | Over 1 million tons |
| Covered Routes | Pearl River Delta–USA, Pearl River Delta–UK, Pearl River Delta–Germany, Pearl River Delta–Japan, Pearl River Delta–South Korea, Pearl River Delta–Southeast Asia, Pearl River Delta–Australia |
Cargo Service Highlights
China Southern Airlines Cargo uses Guangzhou as its global hub, operating a cargo route network covering North America, Europe, and Asia. China Southern has extensive operational experience in cross-border e-commerce (especially the SZX to US West Coast route) and fresh cold chain transportation (e.g., Chilean cherries, Australian lobster). It handles over a thousand tons of cross-border e-commerce cargo every month.
Specialized Products
B777F × 10+, B747F × 3
China Southern Express, Fresh Cold Chain, Dangerous Goods Transport
Booking & Services
- Booking Method: Direct booking / First-tier agent booking
- Cut-off Time: 6 hours before departure
- Special Cargo: Dangerous goods (Class 1-9 except explosives), temperature-controlled cargo (2-8°C / 15-25°C), live animals
Cargo Operations Notes
China Southern Airlines has comprehensive cargo terminal facilities at CAN, capable of handling special cargo services such as cold chain and dangerous goods. Capacity on transpacific routes departing from CAN is ample; it is recommended to book 2 weeks in advance during peak seasons.
Data source: official websites of airlines / IATA 2025 Annual Report Bofeng Logistics Air Freight Team ｜ Updated: 2026-07-27