EVA Air was founded in1989, is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan region, China, with its main hub atTaoyuan International Airport (TPE), an international airline within the Evergreen Group and aStar Alliance memberand a regular in the Skytrax world top ten. Its cargo brandEVA Air Cargois built on 9 Boeing 777F freighters plus widebody belly capacity, forminga Taoyuan hub with a North America and Asia freighter network. For exporters from China the value is that several mainland points (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou and others) connect frequently to Taoyuan, and cargo then flies to North American gateways on 777F freighters; EVA'sblue-and-white porcelain livery aircrafthas also made it one of the most recognisable airlines.
IATA two-letter code BR · ICAO three-letter code EVA · AWB prefix 695 · 9 freighters (777F, plus 3 passenger-to-freighter conversions planned)
Boeing 777F: the backbone of EVA Air Cargo.As of September 2026 EVA Air has 9 777F freighters in service. Official figures: 63.7 m long, 64.8 m wingspan,about 103 tonnes maximum payload and about 23,051 cubic feet (about 650 cubic metres) of main deck plus lower hold volume,maximum range about 9,045 km and cruise speed about 905 km/h. The 777F takes 27 standard pallets (21 main deck plus 6 lower hold), which suits trans-Pacific routes.
Conversion plan: the 777F fleet will grow.EVA Air has contracted Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)to convert 3 Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft to freighters from 2025, taking its 777F fleet to 11 and adding about 10% cargo capacity. For shippers this meansCommitted to expanding cargo, and trans-Pacific capacity will be more ample in future.
Widebody belly: the mainland consolidation channel.EVA's passenger fleet is mainly 777-300ER, 787-9/10 and A330-300 (with 24 A350-1000 and 18 A321neo to be delivered), using LD3 containers and pallets in the belly as the main consolidation capacity on mainland to Taoyuan sectors.
AeroSHARK film: a detail on fuel and emissions.Since 2024 EVA has applied AeroSHARK riblet film developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF to its 777F freighters, mimicking the micro-grooves of shark skin tocut drag and fuel burn. That is investment in operating detail, and an indicator of fleet maintenance and cost discipline.
Length 63.7 m · wingspan 64.8 m · tail height 18.6 m
Maximum payload about 103 t · volume about 650 cubic metres
Maximum range about 9,045 km · cruise about 905 km/h
Main deck pallet positions plus lower hold pallet and bulk positions
| Aircraft type | Number | Loading method | Typical payload and volume | Role in EVA Air Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 777F | 9 aircraft (in service) | Main deck pallets plus lower hold pallets and bulk | About 103 t / about 650 m3 | Main freighter type on North American and Asian trunk routes |
| 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter | 3 aircraft (planned) | Freighter loading after conversion | About 10% more capacity | Deliveries from 2025, taking the fleet to 11 |
| Widebody belly capacity | 777-300ER / 787 / A330 and others | LD3 containers and pallets | A few tonnes per flight | Mainland to Taoyuan consolidation and distribution channel |
EVA Air was founded on 8 March 1989 and began flying on 1 July 1991, with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan region, China, and its main base at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). It belongs to the Evergreen Group, a shipping group that began in ocean freight, soEVA Air carries a strong transport lineage: its understanding of cargo, capacity and transit times sits naturally close to shippers.
On the passenger side EVA is a fixture in the world top ten:a regular in the Skytrax world top ten airlines (tenth in 2025), known for service, with the blue-and-white porcelain livery (the 787 porcelain aircraft) as its signature visual. On the cargo side EVA Air Cargo builds its network on 9 777F freighters and widebody belly capacity,making it a major long-haul cargo carrier in Asia-Pacific, with cargo points across North America (Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, Washington, Vancouver, Toronto, Anchorage, Atlanta and others) and major Asian markets.
The value for mainland shippers:First, it isone of the main operators on the Taiwan to North America freighter corridor, with 777F flying direct to North American gateways; second, mainland points (Beijing, Shanghai Pudong/Hongqiao, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Xiamen, Shenzhen and others) connect frequently to Taoyuan, witha mature consolidation channel; third, EVA'sCommitted to expanding cargo(777-300ER conversion plan) means capacity supply keeps growing.
One more point worth knowing:EVA's commitment to the mainland market runs in both directions: passenger and cargo points complement each other, cargo points (Shenzhen, Xiamen, Chongqing) sit alongside passenger points (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou and others), and group carrier UNI Air adds connecting points, together forming a consolidation network across north, east, south, southwest and northeast China. Exporters therefore have an EVA entry point near most regional gateways, and handing the path from the nearest entry point to Taoyuan and onto the 777F mainline to a specialist forwarder is the key to balancing cost and transit time.
Operating detail:EVA is a Star Alliance member with a developed cargo and code-share network; its maintenance subsidiary Evergreen Aviation Technologies handles heavy checks on 747 and 777 types and even carries out passenger-to-freighter work,engineering depth that is rare among Asia-Pacific airlines.
EVA Air Cargo isa mature operator of the Taoyuan hub plus 777F mainline model: consolidate on the mainland to Taoyuan, then fly freighters to North America. Its cargo instinct comes from the group's ocean shipping tradition, the fleet is young and the direction is clear.
① 9 777F freighters, with 3 passenger-to-freighter conversions planned to reach 11.
② More than ten mainland points, with Shenzhen, Xiamen and Chongqing marked as cargo points.
③ Sales offices in Shanghai and Beijing, with clear cargo booking channels.
| Item | Content | Item | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese name | EVA Airways Corporation | English name | EVA Air |
| Region | Taiwan, China (North Asia) | Head office location | Taipei (Taoyuan is the operating hub) |
| Main operating hub | Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) | IATA two-letter code | BR |
| ICAO three-letter code | EVA | Founded | 1989 (first flight July 1991) |
| Air waybill (AWB) prefix | 695 | Alliance and awards | Star Alliance member · Skytrax world top ten |
| Fleet size | 89 aircraft (including 9 777F, as of 1 September 2026) | Official website | www.evaair.com (cargo: www.brcargo.com) |
| Cargo fleet | 777F x 9; 777-300ER conversions x 3 (planned) | Mainland sales offices | Shanghai 021-38613999 · Beijing 010-65635000 |
Schedules change with the season; bookings are confirmed against the day of departure.
Mainland passenger and belly points:EVA's scheduled mainland points includeBeijing (PEK), Shanghai (Pudong PVG and Hongqiao SHA), Guangzhou (CAN), Chengdu (CTU), Hangzhou (HGH), Guilin (KWL), Ningbo (NGB), Jinan (TNA) and Tianjin (TSN), plus points operated by group carrier UNI Air (B7 code) such asDalian, Fuzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shenyang, Wuxi and Xi'an. Belly space on passenger aircraft at these points is the first-leg capacity for mainland cargo.
Cargo service points:EVA's website marksShenzhen (SZX), Xiamen (XMN) and Chongqing (CKG)as cargo service points (the website's cargo service only wording), served by freighter or belly. Together with belly space at passenger points, EVA's mainland cargo coverage runs to more than ten cities.
Schedule note:Cross-strait schedules change monthly; 777F freighters run on weekly and ad hoc capacity windows, mainly on Taoyuan to North America and intra-Asia cargo routes.Days of the week and flight numbers follow the airline's schedule on the day of booking, and freighter schedules in particular should not be inferred from old timetables.
| Tier | Cities (examples) | Capacity format | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger points (belly) | Beijing, Shanghai (Pudong/Hongqiao), Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Guilin, Ningbo, Jinan, Tianjin | Passenger belly (widebody ULD) | Main capacity for mainland to Taoyuan consolidation and distribution |
| Destinations served by cargo | Shenzhen, Xiamen, Chongqing (website: cargo only) | Freighter or belly cargo | South and southwest China cargo feeding Taoyuan |
| Group connecting points | Dalian, Fuzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shenyang, Wuxi, Xi'an (operated by UNI Air, B7) | Passenger aircraft belly capacity | Widens mainland belly consolidation coverage |
| Freighter mainline | Taoyuan to North America (Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, Washington, Toronto and others) | 777F | Trans-Pacific trunk route for bulk cargo |
9 777F with low average age,103 tonnes of payload and high efficiency; with the conversion plan, capacity supply keeps growing.
Mainland belly consolidation into Taoyuan,frequent 777F departures to North America, short consolidation windows and smooth connections.
The Evergreen Group began in shipping, socargo, capacity and transit times are understood close to the shipper's view, and cargo is a strategic core rather than a sideline.
Subsidiary Evergreen Aviation Technologies handles heavy 747/777 checks and conversions,giving engineering-level assurance on airworthiness and dispatch reliability.
A Skytrax world top ten airline,with high service standards and disciplined processes, and cargo operations are held to the same brand standard.
Investment in AeroSHARK film, sustainable fuel and similar measurescounts for shippers with ESG and carbon footprint requirements.
Give the destination airport, piece weights and dimensions, cargo type and required departure date; we quote against space on the day
Fix the mainland leg (belly or truck) and the Taoyuan to North America 777F pallet plan
Book freighter pallet positions or passenger belly space within the EVA system and confirm the earliest available date
Issue the 695-prefix air waybill, export declaration and supporting documents, and file the electronic waybill
Deliver to the mainland gateway, clear export, load (or truck to Taoyuan), and track through to destination
Clear and deliver at the North American or other destination, or arrange onward distribution
Mainland to Taoyuan belly and Taoyuan to North America freighter aretwo rate and waybill structures, so agree who handles the connection before merging them into one shipment, or cargo can arrive at Taoyuan with nobody responsible for it.
777F capacity is deployed to market,which may mean several flights a week or seasonal adjustment; confirm the earliest bookable date and do not assume a freighter every day.
777F main deck takes pallets,so piece weight limits, pallet dimensions and dangerous goods positions must be checkedConfirm shipment by shipment; for over-length and overweight pieces, assess door dimensions and floor load limits in advance.
For transit through Taiwan, China,export declaration, certificate of origin and transit declarationhave specific requirements; incomplete documents will stall at Taoyuan, so list them all before shipment.
EVA has sales offices in Shanghai and Beijing, but export cargo is still mostly booked through agents. A competent EVA forwarder should do four things for the customer:
Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is EVA Air Cargo's home base, on a main East Asian air route,with 777Fs flying nonstop to major North American gatewayscovering Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, Washington, Vancouver and Toronto. For mainland shippers Taoyuan is the natural junction between mainland consolidation and the transpacific mainline.
EVA's signature visual isthe blue-and-white porcelain livery on its 787swhich puts traditional Chinese motifs in the air. For a shipper, that recognition rests onconsistent operating standards and service commitments: an airline willing to keep investing in its brand image is usually just as disciplined about cargo processes.
EVA's maintenance subsidiary, EVA Air Technik, has heavy maintenance capability on Boeing 747, 777 and other types and even performs passenger-to-freighter work, including the IAI cooperation project carried out there.In-house engineering means airworthiness and dispatch reliability are supported internallywhich makes cargo schedules more dependable.
As one of the world's top ten airlines and an established cargo carrier, EVA Air handlestemperature-controlled (cold chain), dangerous goods, valuables, live animals and oversized or overweight pieceswith long experience on transpacific routes. Special cargo must be declared and confirmed shipment by shipment, so state the commodity class at booking.
Does EVA Air operate freighters, and where do they fly?
Yes, nine Boeing 777F freighters (with three more 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter conversions planned, taking the fleet to 11), based at Taoyuan and flying mainly North American routes (Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, Washington, Vancouver, Toronto and others) plus Asian cargo routes.
Which mainland Chinese cities does EVA Air serve, and are there direct freighters?
Passenger points: Beijing, Shanghai (Pudong and Hongqiao), Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Guilin, Ningbo, Jinan and Tianjin. Cargo-only points: Shenzhen, Xiamen and Chongqing (listed as cargo only on the website). Mainland points are served mainly by passenger belly capacity; freighters do not fly direct to the mainland, and cargo connects at Taoyuan to the 777F mainline.
What is EVA Air's air waybill prefix, and how do I track a shipment?
695 (IATA two-letter code BR, ICAO three-letter code EVA). The master air waybill format is 695-xxxxxxxx. Track shipments on the EVA Air Cargo website (www.brcargo.com) by entering the waybill number, or ask your forwarder to check.
What is the transit time from the mainland via Taoyuan to the United States?
Taking mainland to Taoyuan (belly or truck, about one day), Taoyuan to North America (about 12 to 15 hours by 777F) and clearance and distribution, cargo can usually be collected at the North American gateway airport 3 to 5 days after handover, depending on the day's capacity and connections. This is a transit range, not a commitment.
Can EVA Air carry dangerous goods, temperature-controlled cargo and oversized pieces?
Yes, but each shipment must be declared and confirmed. Dangerous goods depend on the carrier's acceptance scope and the space booked; temperature-controlled cargo uses a cold chain plan; oversized pieces are assessed against 777F door dimensions and floor load limits. State the commodity class, pieces, weight and dimensions at booking and we check each item.
Can I still use EVA Air if my city has no direct flight?
Yes. EVA's mainland network includes passenger points, cargo points and points connected through the group's UNI Air (B7). Cities without a direct flight can feed into Taoyuan through belly capacity at a nearby point or by truck. Tell us the origin city at booking and we set out the nearest access point.
How do I contact EVA Air to book?
EVA Air mainland sales offices: Shanghai 021-38613999 and Beijing 010-65635000 (plus a counter at Guangzhou airport). In practice export cargo is mostly booked through forwarders. Customers can also send destination, commodity, pieces, weight and dimensions to us and we handle it.
What documentation does transit through Taiwan, China require?
Transit cargo has specific declaration requirements at Taoyuan. The document list (commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, transit declaration and others) is set out item by item at booking according to destination and commodity; export declaration at the mainland gateway is handled at the same time, so both legs' documents are ready together.
How are consolidation and trucking arranged for mainland cargo transiting Taoyuan?
Cargo points such as Shenzhen, Xiamen and Chongqing accept cargo directly; passenger points such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou feed in by belly capacity; for cities without a flight, cargo is trucked to a nearby point for consolidation and then moved to Taoyuan for the 777F mainline. Tell us the origin city at booking and we set out the nearest access point and trucking plan.
Which North American gateways do EVA's 777Fs serve?
777Fs based at Taoyuan fly direct to Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, Washington, Vancouver and Toronto. Mainland cargo is distributed at Taoyuan and moves on the 777F mainline; reachable cities follow the week's schedule.
Consolidation at the mainland gateway, distribution at Taoyuan, direct and connecting 777F freighter departures, full and consolidated pallets, and document preparation are verified item by item by a specialist forwarder before confirmation.
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