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Cathay Cargo will move its weekly Hong Kong 747-8 freighter service from Toowoomba Wellcamp to Brisbane Airport.
Starting on 17 June, the flights will shift to Brisbane to “streamline operations” in a shared service with Sydney and Melbourne. The 747-8F has a cargo uplift of 135 tonnes per flight, complementing Cathay’s existing cargo capacity in passenger aircraft.
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“We are excited to be bringing Brisbane into our weekly freighter operation and offering suppliers the opportunity to quickly and seamlessly transport their shipments to Hong Kong and beyond from the state’s capital,” Frosti Lau, Cathay’s regional general manager for South West Pacific, said.
“Our Cathay Cargo team have a range of expertise including fresh produce and live animal export, even offering personalised shipment options for unique items that are heavyweight, ultra-long, odd-sized, vibration-sensitive or fragile. Suppliers and agents are in good hands with our team.”
Ryan Both, Brisbane Airport’s executive general manager for aviation, welcomed the service, which will operate on Tuesdays.
“Hong Kong International Airport is the world’s #1 air cargo hub, providing our exporters with unparalleled access to global markets to deliver Queensland beef, seafood, and high-value goods such as pharmaceuticals and manufactured products directly to Asia and beyond,” he said.
Lau also thanked Wellcamp Airport for hosting the service for the past several years.
“There is a strong history with Wellcamp Airport and the Wagner family. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who have contributed to the success of this flight over the last decade,” he said.
“We hope there will be continued opportunities to work together in future.”
Kellie Banditt, general manager at Wellcamp, said Cathay Cargo has “played a significant role in [its] growth” over the past 10 years.
“This partnership has been instrumental in showcasing Wellcamp Airport as an exceptional cargo port, enhancing our reputation for efficiency, reliability and connectivity in the logistics and freight industry,” she said.
“As we bid farewell to Cathay Cargo, we remain committed to maintaining the high standard of service that have made Wellcamp Airport making us an attractive choice for multiple cargo operators.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Cathay Cargo for their collaboration and support throughout the journey together.”
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says:From a purely business sense Wellcamp, good as it is, can’t compete with a mainline capital facility so Cathay’s move is understood. Wellcamp has proved that it is up to the task and no doubt in the future when a viable load uplift matures other major carriers will come and have a chat.