News / Cathay Cargo eyes Australian produce while Atlas moves on 767Fs

Cathay Pacific is to launch a weekly freighter service to Brisbane West Wellcamp airport in November, it said today.

The freighter service – the first to that airport – will operate Hong Kong–Sydney–Melbourne–Brisbane West Wellcamp–Hong Kong every Monday, with a 747-8F.

The carrier said it anticipated high volumes of fresh produce as well as machinery to support mining and manufacturing in the region.

“Cathay Pacific Cargo is always looking for opportunities to grow our freighter business, and at the same time boost Hong ...