August 5, 2004, Taipei, Taiwan- In order to maximize market opportunities and provide greater service to its freight customers, China Airlines has launched a new, state-of-the-art Cargo Status Automated Notification System. Using the new system, airfreight forwarders can secure the most up-to-date status on their cargo shipments, without approaching China Airlines. This is another innovative service, following CAL's successful introduction of the Cargo B2Bi Platform.

Airfreight forwarders only need to register in the China Airlines website, and leave their E-mail addresses. They can choose from immediate or fixed-time transmission to receive, via E-mail, the latest status of their cargo shipments. This new service will save large amounts of time, and reduce telephone and fax bills.

Combining the Cargo Status Automated Notification System and the China Airlines Cargo B2Bi Platform, airfreight forwarders now enjoy full information exchange, and enhanced efficiency in the cargo forwarding service chain.

In the future, China Airlines will expand the services of the Cargo Status Automated Notification System, to provide information on warehousing, US customs, and truck transportation.

China Airlines operates a modern fleet of 63 aircraft, and flies to 47 destinations in 21 countries. It also operates the largest B747-400F freighter fleet in the world, with 16 dedicated B747-400F aircraft. According to IATA statistics in 2003, CAL was ranked 7th in the world in terms of international air cargo traffic carried.