Cathay Cargo has launched a weekly freighter service to Bangkok, marking its return to the city with scheduled freighter operations after a 10-year absence.
The service is operated from Hong Kong using a Boeing 747-400F and provides additional uplift for Thai exporters and freight forwarders, as well as greater flexibility for general cargo and selected special shipments.
Cathay Cargo said the new operation adds dedicated freighter capacity alongside the existing belly-hold capacity available on Cathay Pacific passenger services.
The airline said this would help exporters and logistics partners manage peak-period demand, while also supporting shipments that may be constrained on passenger aircraft, including outsized freight, high-density cargo and eligible dangerous goods.
Ashish Kapur, regional head of cargo for Southeast Asia and Oceania at Cathay, said: “The return of our scheduled freighter to Bangkok marks an important step in strengthening Thailand’s cargo connectivity with the world. As Bangkok grows as a high-potential market and an emerging high-tech manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, this service supports Thai exporters and freight forwarders while expanding routing options through our Hong Kong hub to enable smoother onward connections.
“As demand for air freight continues to grow, we remain committed to working closely with local shippers and forwarders to deliver dependable capacity and efficient end-to-end solutions for a wide range of cargo, from high-value manufactured goods to temperature-sensitive perishables.”
Thailand remains a key Southeast Asian market for Cathay Cargo. In 2025, the carrier transported more than 29,000 tonnes from Thailand, supported by demand across general goods, time-sensitive shipments and special cargo.
The Bangkok freighter service will provide Thai exporters with additional routing options through Cathay’s Hong Kong hub, including onward connectivity to North America and the Chinese Mainland.
Cathay Cargo said customers would also benefit from Hong Kong International Airport’s cargo terminal infrastructure, including specialist handling capabilities, track-and-trace services and monitoring options. The carrier added that its Hong Kong hub also extends access into the wider Greater Bay Area, supporting shipments into Southern China beyond airport-to-airport movements.
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