Airline overview
Air Transport International (ATI) is a US air carrier within Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), headquartered at Wilmington Air Park (ILN) in Ohio. Its IATA two-letter code is 8C, its ICAO three-letter code is ATN and its radio call sign is AIR TRANSPORT. The official website is airtransport.cc.
ATI holds a US Federal Aviation Administration Part 121 air carrier certificate and charter and scheduled passenger and cargo authority from the US Department of Transportation and several foreign governments, allowing worldwide operations. Its business centres on all-cargo and combi aircraft, providing ACMI, CMI, charter and scheduled transport to express and logistics companies, air freight forwarders, e-commerce platforms and US government agencies.
For Chinese shippers the value lies in flexible medium widebody freighter capacity and on-demand charters. The Boeing 767 freighter combines payload with takeoff and landing flexibility, so it can fly medium and long sectors from China to North America and Europe and can also serve airports with limited conditions for large 747 freighters. Cargo needing full pallets, bulk space or temperature control can secure dedicated capacity through a charter.
Public information on ATI's scheduled mainland China routes is limited; its China business is mainly charters and ad hoc capacity. Chinese shippers can request 767 freighter charters through a forwarder and plan points and schedules as needed.
With global e-commerce air freight growing quickly, ATI's 767 fleet size and network experience have made it a long-term capacity provider to several express and e-commerce platforms. Through its charter service Chinese shippers can obtain dedicated whole-aircraft capacity in peak season and during major promotions, reducing reliance on shared belly space and making shipping plans more controllable.
Company history
Global fleet composition
The fleet is built around Boeing 767 medium widebody freighters, with Boeing 757 combi aircraft retained for special missions. For Chinese exports, the 767's payload and airport flexibility suit charters from second-tier and regional Chinese gateways to destinations worldwide.
| Aircraft type | Fleet role | Freight characteristics | Suitable China cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 767-300F | Primary freighter type, 44 in service | Medium widebody freighter, about 50 tons payload, main deck takes pallets and containers, range covers trans-Pacific and transatlantic sectors | Full-pallet general cargo, e-commerce bulk and temperature-controlled cargo from China to North America and Europe |
| Boeing 767-200F | Supplementary capacity, 2 in service | Medium widebody freighter suited to medium sectors and airports with tighter operating constraints | Regional charters and multi-point cargo runs |
| Boeing 757-200 Combi | Combi | Cargo forward, passengers aft, carrying people and freight together | Special missions and combi charter requirements |
According to ATI's website, the airline operates more than 40 Boeing 767 freighters, making it one of the larger 767 freighter operators in the world. The fleet is entirely all-cargo or combi, with no reliance on passenger belly space, and cargo loads mainly on pallets and containers, so full-pallet handover is efficient. Fleet numbers and configuration change with business decisions; the carrier's latest published information governs.
Against a large 747 freighter, a 767 carries roughly half the payload but needs less from runways and ground handling, so capacity can be deployed more flexibly per sector; against a narrowbody freighter it offers more main-deck volume and longer range to cover trans-Pacific and transatlantic routes. That middle position lets ATI take bulk shipments that sit between whole-aircraft loads and loose cargo.
Business model
ATI's core business is outsourced capacity and charter services for express and logistics companies, e-commerce platforms, freight forwarders and government agencies. Shippers and forwarders can obtain capacity in the following ways depending on volume and timing.
ACMI wet lease
ATI provides integrated wet lease of aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance; the client leases a 767 freighter for a designated route while ATI supplies crew and engineering support and the client plans points and schedules.
CMI capacity management
The client owns or leases the aircraft and ATI provides crew, maintenance and insurance. This suits companies that already hold fleet resources and want access to ATI's operating system without building an airline from scratch.
On-demand cargo charters
Shippers or forwarders can request one-way or return 767 freighter charters around bulk requirements, with the route tailored to volume, timing and destination. It suits full-pallet, bulk and temperature-controlled cargo.
Scheduled and network capacity
ATI runs scheduled cargo networks for e-commerce and express customers, with hubs such as Wilmington carrying daily flight capacity for high-frequency, large-scale network operations.
Operating path in China
Public information on ATI's scheduled mainland China routes is limited; its China business runs mainly through charters and ad hoc capacity. Shippers can request 767 charters to destinations worldwide from the following gateways.
Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
The main export gateway in East China, with mature freighter handling and customs support, suited to full-pallet and bulk charter departures.
Beijing Capital (PEK)
One of the North China export gateways, able to take charter cargo from North China origins subject to approval.
Shenzhen (SZX)
The main South China gateway for cross-border e-commerce and electronics, compatible with 767 operations.
Zhengzhou (CGO)
A central China e-commerce cargo gateway with freighter infrastructure, able to handle charters from central China origins.
Hong Kong (HKG)
A major Asia-Pacific cargo gateway that connects mainland Chinese cargo to global networks, with mature charter handling.
Chengdu (TFU)
A Southwest China export gateway suited to charter departures from the region, with routes approved case by case.
Beyond these gateways, ATI can request departures from other Chinese airports depending on volume and destination. Points, schedules and approvals are subject to confirmation on the day of booking. Public information on a mainland China office is limited and business is handled mainly through freight forwarders.
Charter directions from China
ATI 767 charters cover the main markets from China. The directions below indicate what can be requested; actual routings follow demand and traffic rights approval.
Trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic routes are the main operating ground for ATI 767 freighters. The range of the 767-300F supports nonstop flights from China to western North America, and with a stop or technical stop it covers eastern North America and European gateways. After arrival at hubs such as Wilmington and Cincinnati, cargo connects to the North American network of ATI and its sister company ABX Air, or moves inland to US cities by road.
At destination, Wilmington Air Park and Cincinnati are the core hubs of the ATSG network, with apron handling, warehousing and transhipment capability. Cargo from China arriving at these hubs on 767 freighters connects to the North American night network of ATSG airlines and to ground trucking for fast distribution to inland US cities. Cargo arriving through a European gateway connects to local European trucking and onward flights, covering the main European consumer markets. A shipper in China can choose the direct gateway that suits the final consignee, so one charter covers a regional market.
Cargo types suited to China exports
The mid-size widebody configuration and full-pallet loading capability of ATI 767 freighters give many categories of Chinese export cargo an efficient loading solution. Given the structure of China's export trade, the following categories suit carriage on ATI charters.
Cross-border e-commerce and bulk express
Parcels and express shipments sent in volume by e-commerce platforms and logistics providers to North American and European markets load efficiently on full pallets in the 767 freighter, and charter or scheduled capacity can be requested as needed.
Electronics and high-value cargo
High-value cargo such as phones, computers, communication equipment and precision instruments benefits from direct freighter service, which reduces handling loss at transit points and protects transit time and security.
Perishables and temperature-controlled cargo
Cold-chain cargo such as seafood, fruit and vegetables, and temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals can move under a temperature-controlled charter plan; the main deck of the 767 freighter takes pallets and temperature-control equipment.
Machinery and parts
Construction machinery, production equipment and industrial parts: the main deck of the 767 freighter takes pallets and secured cargo, matching the handling conditions at regional airports.
Dangerous goods and chemicals
Lithium batteries, chemicals and other dangerous goods declared under the IATA DGR rules get dedicated loading and segregation arrangements on freighters.
Vehicles and special cargo
Complete vehicles, large equipment and special cargo can be given a custom loading plan on the 767 freighter, which suits cargo that cannot go in a passenger aircraft belly.
Core freight capabilities
ATI serves the global charter market in the following areas, covering the whole flow from loading at a Chinese airport to distribution at destination.
24-hour on-demand response
ATI positions itself as a charter carrier that responds at any time, with the ability to move capacity at short notice. A shipper in China facing an urgent shipment or a temporary capacity need can obtain a 767 freighter plan quickly through a charter request.
Mid-size widebody, flexible airfield performance
The 767 freighter has lower runway and ground equipment requirements than the large 747 freighter, so it can serve more regional Chinese airports and smaller overseas airports, allowing departure close to the cargo origin.
Experience in e-commerce network operations
As one of the core carriers in the Amazon Prime Air network, ATI has built up experience in pallet loading of e-commerce cargo, network schedule operations and on-time delivery, and can handle high-volume e-commerce shipments with tight transit requirements.
Global traffic rights and permits
The company holds a US Part 121 operating certificate and charter permits from a number of countries, with authority to operate charters across the Pacific, across the Atlantic and within regions, so Chinese export cargo can be moved to major world markets.
Hub connectivity
Cargo arriving at hubs such as Wilmington and Cincinnati connects to the North American network and ground resources of ATSG airlines for fast distribution within the United States.
Safe operations and regulatory compliance
ATI holds a US FAA Part 121 operating certificate; fleet maintenance, crew training and operational management follow US Federal Aviation Regulations, and the company applies IATA rules for dangerous goods, live animals and temperature-controlled cargo. Dangerous goods and special cargo booked by Chinese shippers must be declared in compliance before loading so that the whole journey runs safely.
Booking path from China
A shipper in China can book ATI 767 freighter charter or scheduled capacity through the following steps.
Requirement confirmation
Confirm the cargo category, total weight, total volume, packing type and final destination, and whether dangerous goods, cold chain or special cargo requirements apply.
Charter assessment
Assess the cost difference between a 767 freighter charter and scheduled capacity against the shipment volume, confirm the departure airport, aircraft type and schedule, and obtain a rate quotation.
Application and booking
We submit the charter application to ATI, confirm traffic rights approval and ground handling, sign the transport mandate and secure the capacity.
Handover and tracking
Cargo is delivered to the warehouse at the nominated airport, export cleared and loaded; the flight is tracked throughout, and on arrival we arrange destination clearance and distribution.
Air Transport International charter solutions from China
Departures from Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Zhengzhou and Hong Kong on Boeing 767 freighters on demand, with full-pallet, temperature-controlled and volume options. Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited handles the charter application, cargo consolidation and customs coordination, and connects to clearance at destination.
Visit the Goodhope Freight website (goodhope86.com)Network: from China to the world
The diagram shows Chinese export cargo departing from Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Zhengzhou and Hong Kong, flying direct on ATI 767 charters or transiting a North American hub to major world markets.
Decision guide for Chinese shippers
Chinese exporters have many routing options to North America, Europe and world markets; ATI is clearly useful in the following cases.
Flexible mid-size widebody charters
A shipper in China whose volume will not fill a large 747 freighter but who still needs a whole aircraft can take a 767 freighter charter, where capacity better matches the volume and cost control is more flexible.
Departure from a nearby regional airport
The 767 freighter has moderate runway and ground equipment requirements, so it can be cleared to depart from more regional Chinese airports, cutting the cost of trucking cargo to a first-tier hub.
Urgent and temporary capacity
ATI is known for on-demand response; a shipper facing an urgent shipment, promotional replenishment or unplanned transport need can obtain capacity quickly through a charter request.
Capacity at e-commerce network level
Experience from the Amazon Prime Air network gives ATI proven ability in handling full-pallet e-commerce cargo, network schedules and on-time delivery, which suits volume shipments from cross-border e-commerce.
A workable approach for shippers in China
When choosing ATI, a shipper should work with the freight forwarder to compare the total cost of a charter against public capacity, including the traffic rights approval lead time, ground consolidation costs and destination distribution costs. In most cases a single shipper, or several shippers sharing pallets on one charter, balances charter cost against transit time; companies with steady, larger volumes can evaluate a long-term or regular charter programme for more stable rates and capacity.
Our services for Air Transport International capacity
Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited has long handled air freight from China to North America and Europe. For ATI charter capacity we provide shippers in China with the following services they can use directly.
Charter application and assessment
We help shippers assess the cost difference between a 767 freighter charter and scheduled capacity, submit the charter application to ATI, confirm traffic rights approval, ground handling and rates, and secure the capacity.
Cargo consolidation at China ports and customs declaration
Shippers can deliver cargo at major airports such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing and Zhengzhou; we handle consolidation, export clearance and handover of charter cargo, and organise loading to the approved schedule.
Dangerous goods and compliance pre-check
Lithium battery and other dangerous goods shipments must be packed and declared under IATA DGR rules; we help confirm the packaging plan and transport documents before booking so cargo is not rejected or delayed at the gateway.
Arrival tracking and destination distribution
Once cargo leaves China we track the air waybill status throughout. When it reaches a North American or European gateway we help arrange clearance and inland distribution. If traffic rights approval or capacity changes, we notify the shipper promptly and adjust the plan.
Multi-gateway coordination and peak season capacity
We have partner ground handling resources at Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhengzhou and other airports, and can organise consolidation and pallet build quickly once a charter is approved. For cross-border e-commerce peak seasons and major promotional cycles we confirm volume plans with customers in advance and coordinate charter windows, reducing the effect of tight peak-season capacity on shipping schedules.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Does Air Transport International operate cargo flights from China?
Public sources show no scheduled cargo route in mainland China; the China business is on-demand charter, and a 767 freighter charter from China to world destinations can be requested through us.
What are the IATA and ICAO codes for Air Transport International?
The IATA two-letter code is 8C, the ICAO three-letter code is ATN, and the radio call sign is AIR TRANSPORT. The official website is airtransport.cc.
Which aircraft types are in the Air Transport International fleet?
The mainstay is the Boeing 767-300F freighter, with 767-200F and 757-200 combi aircraft as well; more than 40 767 freighters are in service.
Which Chinese exports suit Air Transport International?
Cross-border e-commerce volume shipments, electronics, fresh and temperature-controlled cargo, machinery parts, dangerous goods, and vehicles or special cargo. The 767 freighter suits pallet and volume shipments.
How do I request an Air Transport International charter?
You can give us the volume, the points and the schedule you need; we submit the charter application to ATI and, once traffic rights are approved, arrange consolidation, clearance and loading.
Which group does Air Transport International belong to?
It belongs to Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) in the United States, together with ABX Air and Omni Air International; the group was acquired by Stonepeak in 2025.
Which points does Air Transport International serve in China?
Public sources do not list a fixed China station network; charter routes can be requested from Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Zhengzhou, Hong Kong and other airports.
What business models does Air Transport International offer?
Four models: ACMI wet lease, CMI capacity management, on-demand cargo charter and scheduled network capacity. Shippers can choose by volume and transit time.
Disclaimer
Information published here is for reference only and does not form any transport contract or commercial commitment. Routes, schedules, fleet configuration and cargo capability of Air Transport International may change with operating decisions without notice; flight times are local, and actual schedules and rates are subject to confirmation by the carrier or the relevant authority on the day of booking.
Contact details
For details of air freight from China to North America, Europe and other world markets, or for help with an Air Transport International charter, contact:
Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited (Goodhope Freight)
Official website: goodhope86.com
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