Air Cargo

Cathay Cargo Bolsters Transpacific Fleet as Tech Shipments Surge Into Peak

Cathay Cargo is deploying additional freighter capacity on transpacific routes beginning this month to meet strong demand driven by semiconductor and data-centre equipment shipments from Asia to the Americas. Jonathan Ng, head of cargo hub operations and development, cited sustained summer demand across technology-related cargo as the carrier enters its seasonal peak. The airline aims to balance capacity with current market needs while positioning for further growth. A leased Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter conversion undergoing completion in Shanghai will support subsidiary Air Hong Kong's regional general cargo operations. Cathay also reported year-over-year volume growth in July powered by semiconductor and lithium battery shipments. The carrier is enhancing specialist handling procedures for high-value tech cargo. It is working with shippers and forwarders to refine safety protocols for emerging product categories including AI chips, server racks, and vibration-sensitive wafer steppers.