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
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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
Cathay Cargo launches weekly freighter service to Bangkok
Cathay Cargo has launched its weekly freighter service to Bangkok on 6 May 2026, marking its return to the city since its last regular freighter operation 10 years ago. The new service adds dedicated uplift for Thai exporters and freight forwarders with connectivity via its Hong Kong hub. Operating every Wednesday and originating from Hong Kong, the Boeing 747-400F provides customers with additional uplift and greater flexibility through more shipping options for both general cargo and selected … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo launches weekly freighter service to Bangkok
Joint Cathay Cargo and GLS team wins Jettainer ULD Challenge at IATA ONE Record Hackathon
A joint team from Cathay Cargo and Global Logistics System (GLS) is the winner of the Jettainer ULD Challenge at this year’s IATA ONE Record Hackathon, securing the award with its innovative solution for tracking cool passive pallets. The hackathon took place from April 24 to 26 at Cathay City in Hong Kong. The Event gathered international teams of programmers, working on one of four challenges that aimed at advancing digital solutions for the air cargo industry. The Jettainer ULD Challenge … [Read more...] about Joint Cathay Cargo and GLS team wins Jettainer ULD Challenge at IATA ONE Record Hackathon
Cathay reports strong March passenger and cargo demand as fuel costs surge
The Cathay Group released its traffic figures for March 2026. Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “March was a month of contrast. On the one hand, the ongoing situation in the Middle East shifted demand towards other aviation hubs and generated robust volumes on our flights. On the other hand, the price of jet fuel has increased significantly since the start of March and this is placing huge cost pressure on airlines around the world. According to data published by … [Read more...] about Cathay reports strong March passenger and cargo demand as fuel costs surge
