Korean Air recently began regular cargo flight operations between Incheon and Qingdao. The route will be serviced by an A300-600 freighter on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Qingdao, the biggest city in Shandong Province, is home to many South Korean conglomerates and mid-sized companies. The air cargo demand is increasing with the acceleration of electronics, clothing and accessories business in Qingdao.

Korean Air has provided cargo service to Qingdao using the belly compartment of passenger planes since 1994.

With the addition of Qingdao, Korean Air's cargo destinations in China have increased to seven, with Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Guangzhou and Hangzhou.