Cathay Cargo recorded a 6% year-on-year increase in cargo volumes in October 2025, supported by an 8% rise in Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs).

Across the first 10 months of the year, the carrier reports that total tonnage grew by 10% compared with the same period in 2024.

Lavinia Lau, Cathay’s chief customer and commercial officer, said: “In October, momentum continued to strengthen despite various holidays in our home market, with growth observed across most regions.

“We saw robust demand for our Cathay Fresh solution, driven by the transport of fresh produce from Southeast Asia and Oceania to Hong Kong, as well as chilled salmon from South America to the Chinese Mainland.

“Our Cathay Priority solution also recorded solid growth from Southeast Asia and the Greater Bay Area, reflecting robust demand for time-sensitive shipments ahead of the festive season and year-end sales events.

“As we look ahead to the remainder of the cargo peak season, we expect demand to remain healthy with high loads continuing, particularly on key trade lanes.”

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