# JAL and Nippon Express Launch New 747 Cargo Route USA–Asia

**Category:** industry news  |  **Source:** Frachtportal Redaktion  |  **Published:** 2026-10-10  |  **Updated:** 2026-10-23

**Tags:** Logistik News, Transport News, Fracht News, Speditions News, Supply Chain News, Zoll News, Frachtportal News, Luftfracht, Digitalisierung

> New 747F service connects Los Angeles, Narita, Taipei, and Singapore. Service launch scheduled for October 3, initially operating once weekly.

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Japan Airlines and the NX Group, which includes Nippon Express, are launching a new major cargo route between North America and Asia.

The first flight departs on October 3, 2026 from Los Angeles. From there, it continues via Narita near Tokyo to Taipei, then to Singapore, back to Narita, and returns to Los Angeles.

A Boeing 747F with approximately 100 tons maximum payload capacity will be deployed. The service will initially operate once per week.

The background is clear: demand for air freight capacity in Asia is growing for semiconductors, server technology, and other goods related to artificial intelligence and data centers.

Large and heavy cargo is particularly attractive for dedicated freighters because it does not fit in every passenger aircraft. The 747F can therefore also accommodate server racks and other oversized equipment.

For freight forwarders, the route is attractive because it directly connects several strong technology hubs. Additionally, Los Angeles can be utilized as a gateway for further US and Latin American traffic.

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Air freight dispatchers now have a new option on highly demanded Asia routes.

For semiconductor and high-tech freight, secure capacity early, especially for heavy or large shipments.

Also check departure dates and connection options carefully, as the service initially only runs on a weekly basis.

In short: The AI boom is creating very real new freighter capacity.

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First Flight: October 3, 2026.

Departure Point: Los Angeles.

Route: Los Angeles–Narita–Taipei–Singapore–Narita–Los Angeles.

Aircraft: Boeing 747F.

Payload: Approximately 100 tonnes.

Flight Frequency: Once per week, expansion planned (according to source).

Partners: NX Group and Japan Airlines.

Target Cargo: Including AI and semiconductor shipments, server racks, data center equipment.

Heavy and oversized freight is also included in the scope.

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### Countries

- [United States of America](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/us)
- [Singapore](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/sg)
- [Japan](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/jp)
- [Taiwan](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/tw)

### Airports

- [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/los-angeles-international-airport-lax)
- [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/narita-international-airport-nrt)
- [Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/taiwan-taoyuan-international-airport-tpe)
- [Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/singapore-changi-airport-sin)

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- [Freight forwarder](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/freight-forwarder)
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