Cathay Pacific eyes expansion after challenging years
The last few years have posed a tricky time for a number of airlines and cargo operators, particularly those that operate in Asia but for Cathay Pacific, which calls Hong Kong home, their optimism and enthusiasm for the region hasn’t been dented. “Cathay Pacific is a 75-year-old brand and Hong Kong has always been known […]
Hong Kong International Airport receives top billing by the Airports Council International
Following an increase in the cargo dedication of Cathay Pacific throughout the pandemic and beyond, the award-winning airline’s hub, Hong Kong International Airport, has been recognised for its cargo proficiency. The international airport was named the world’s busiest cargo airport, as well carrying the most tonnage for 2021, beating last year’s top-ranking Memphis International Airport, […]
Cathay Pacific Cargo introduces Fly Greener
Cathay Pacific is taking the lead in aviation’s sustainability efforts in Asia with the extension of Fly Greener to its air cargo services. Fly Greener is a carbon-offset programme powered by an integrated carbon emissions calculator, as part of the airline’s commitment to tackling climate change by achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The new […]
Cathay Pacific adopts new Cargo iQ warehouse tracking milestones
Cargo iQ’s newest freight planning and monitoring milestones, Freight into Warehouse control (FIW) and Freight out of Warehouse control (FOW), have been implemented by Cathay Pacific Cargo in Hong Kong to bring enhanced visibility of cargo during warehouse and ramp handling operations. In collaboration with its ground handling subsidiary Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPSL) and […]
Cathay Pacific Cargo introduces Priority options for time-sensitive cargo
Cathay Pacific Cargo is introducing a suite of Priority options, offering dedicated booking tiers tailored to cargo shipments. Priority provides greater choice and better-defined service options to customers: speed, capacity and assurance for every shipment. This service will also be available in the UAE besides the airlines’ other ports. The Priority solution offers three service tiers […]
Cathay Pacific extends Dubai-Hong Kong flights
Cathay Pacific has announced the continuation of its recently relaunched flights between Dubai and its hub, Hong Kong, following its first flight which took off on May 21 2021. The first resumed flight departing Dubai International Airport at 16:25 on Friday May 21, passengers were welcomed on-board by a vaccinated cabin crew. The airline reported […]
Cathay Pacific has the solution
Rajesh Menon, Cathay Pacific regional head of cargo, South Asia, Middle East and Africa spoke to ACW about the airlines pharma operations. ACW: Can you tell me a bit about Cathay Pacific’s ‘Vaccine Solution’ and how this promotes effective and efficient transportation? Rajesh Menon: Cathay Pacific Cargo has been a pioneer when transporting pharmaceutical products. […]
Perishable exports from the Americas boost Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific Airways has seen cargo increase seven per cent in July compared to the same month last year – fuelled by strong perishable exports from the the Americas. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair combined carried 158,022 tonnes of cargo and mail in July, an increase of 7.1% compared to the same month last year. The […]
