Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is China's national gateway airport, with an annual cargo throughput of over 1.5 million tons.
1. Cargo Facilities
Beijing Capital Airport has multiple cargo terminals, equipped with cold chain warehouses and dangerous goods handling facilities. Air China Cargo operates a B777F fleet at PEK, with dense networks on European and North American routes. PEK is operational 24 hours a day and is the largest air cargo hub in North China.
2. Basic Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | PEK |
| Operating Hours | 24 hours |
| Annual Cargo Volume | — |
| Special Facilities | Cold chain warehouse, dangerous goods handling, cross-border e-commerce supervision center |
3. Applicable Cargo Types
- General Cargo: Electronics, machinery, daily consumer goods
- Dangerous Goods: Lithium batteries (UN3480/UN3481, must be handled per IATA DGR)
- Temperature-Controlled Cargo: Pharmaceutical products, fresh cold chain (requires advance declaration)
4. Main Route Network
Beijing Capital International Airport's cargo routes connect major global markets, typically transshipped via CAN/SZX/HKG to international destinations.
5. Feeder Transport
From PEK, expressways connect to the economic zone. For international airfreight, cargo is usually transshipped via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), Shenzhen Baoan (SZX), or Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
6. Operational Notes
- PEK operates 24 hours a day
- International airfreight typically requires transshipment via CAN/SZX/HKG; it is recommended to book space 5–7 working days in advance
Bofeng Logistics provides international airfreight services for North China customers via PEK every month. Export cargo from Beijing and surrounding areas can be shipped directly to major European and American markets via PEK. European routes departing from PEK have ample capacity.
Data source: Beijing Capital International Airport official website / IATA 2025 Annual Report Bofeng Logistics Airfreight Team ｜ Updated: 2026-07-28