Cathay Cargo announced a major milestone in reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as the international cargo gateway for the wider Greater Bay Area (GBA), with the establishment of a fully integrated intermodal perishables network spanning air, land and sea. A new refrigerated barge service now connects Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) directly to Cathay Cargo Terminal Dongguan, while the Air-Land Fresh Lane has been extended across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) to serve Macao. Together … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo connects global produce to the Greater Bay Area by air, land and sea
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Cathay Cargo tonnage climbs 11% in May as trade demand remains strong
The Cathay Group has released its traffic figures for May 2026. Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “We continued to see year-on-year growth in our travel and cargo businesses in May, albeit against a backdrop of high jet fuel prices. Cathay Pacific and HK Express together carried a combined total of over 3.3 million passengers, 14% higher than in May 2025, while Cathay Cargo carried over 150,000 tonnes of cargo during the month, representing an 11% increase year on … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo tonnage climbs 11% in May as trade demand remains strong
Cathay Cargo adds an Airbus A330 freighter from Air Hong Kong to support further growth
Following Cathay Cargo’s recent announcement of a firm order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters last month, the Cathay Group is further reinforcing its freighter fleet with the announcement that Air Hong Kong has signed a lease agreement for an Airbus A330P2F converted freighter. These aircraft will provide additional cargo capacity for customers and further reinforce Hong Kong’s status as the world’s busiest air cargo hub. This latest A330 freighter will be used by Air Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo adds an Airbus A330 freighter from Air Hong Kong to support further growth
Cathay Cargo’s equine edge: Where live animal logistics meets network optimisation
Live animal transport is often described as a niche within air cargo, but for carriers willing to invest in specialised capability, it has become a revealing test of how well a network truly performs under pressure. For Cathay Cargo, equine movements in particular have evolved into a strategic proving ground—one where commercial planning, infrastructure, and flight operations must align seamlessly to deliver outcomes with little margin for error. “We’ve seen strong momentum in this … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo’s equine edge: Where live animal logistics meets network optimisation
Cathay Cargo further expands its Airbus A350F freighter orders to eight
The Cathay Group is among the top five largest cargo airline groups globally in terms of cross-boundary air cargo capacity (measured in available freight tonne kilometres), according to Accenture Cargo data. This capacity has contributed to the success of Hong Kong International Airport, its home hub, in achieving the status of world’s busiest cargo airport 15 times since 2010, according to Airports Council International. To support the Group’s future growth, Cathay Cargo announces that it is … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo further expands its Airbus A350F freighter orders to eight
Cathay Cargo volumes rise in April amid strong demand and network expansion
The Cathay Group has released its traffic figures for April 2026. Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “April continued to present a mixed picture. Travel demand was robust and passenger load factors were high driven by holiday and seasonal travel, while cargo volumes were healthy. However, jet fuel prices remained at highly elevated levels amidst the ongoing Middle East situation, increasing cost pressures. We are remaining agile in our response and continue to … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo volumes rise in April amid strong demand and network expansion
