Chicago Rockford International Airport

CHICAGO ROCKFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EXPANDS CHINA E-COMMERCE NETWORK WITH RICH SALE INTERNATIONAL

First flight is one of eight to be operated by Atlas Air during August, with twice-weekly scheduled flights to begin in September

Rockford, Illinois, United States, Thursday 6th August 2026:Rich Sale International (Rich Sale) has launched charter flights carrying e-commerce cargo from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA), China, to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Atlas Air will operate eight flights during August, followed by a twice-weekly scheduled service beginning in September.

“China to North America is one of the largest lanes in air cargo, and e-commerce is its backbone right now,” said Zack Oakley, Executive Director, RFD.

“We are creating the premier operation for bringing e-commerce into the United States, continually developing our solutions and supporting them with a growing number of flights from China and Southeast Asia.

“Rockford’s capabilities are particularly well-suited to e-commerce, providing an efficient, reliable, and flexible operation without the congestion or restrictions found at many larger passenger hubs, with aircraft moving from wheels down to engines off in as little as five minutes.”

Based in Shanghai, Rich Sale is a freight-forwarding and logistics company specialising in services for the cross-border e-commerce sector.

“E-commerce requires fast and adaptable cargo operations, which cannot always be found at passenger hubs where cargo often plays second fiddle,” said Mr. Jacky Wu, President, Rich Sale.

“When we assessed the best entry point for e-commerce cargo into the United States, Rockford stood out for offering the dedicated, cargo-focused operation we need to serve our customers effectively.”

Ten lowboy trailers, arranged by Gateway Sales and Solutions, supported the unloading and onward transportation of the cargo to destinations across the Midwest, eliminating wait times for drivers.

The announcement follows RFD’s recent announcement of a new weekly DSV freighter service from Incheon International Airport, launched in July 2026.