News / Qantas Freight rejects lack of air cargo capacity claims as Cathay launches freighter service

Qantas Freight at Sydney Airport

Qantas Freight has denied there is insufficient freighter capacity out of Australia, after perishables exporters claimed they were missing out on millions in revenue.

Last week, fruit and vegetable exporters claimed the high demand for their products from China was not matched by available air freight capacity and they were unable to move enough of their product.

But Qantas Freight executive manager Alison Webster told The Loadstar: “At this stage, we are not at the point of needing additional freighter services. If we see consistent demand ...