Cathay Cargo has announced a major milestone in reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as the international cargo gateway for the wider Greater Bay Area (GBA), with the establishment of a fully integrated intermodal perishables network spanning air, land and sea. A new refrigerated barge service now connects Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) directly to Cathay Cargo Terminal Dongguan, while the Air-Land Fresh Lane has been extended across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) to serve Macao. Together with the established air-to-air service to Guangzhou, shippers now benefit from more routing choices, stronger cold-chain assurance, and improved access to one of Asia’s most dynamic consumer markets.

Cathay General Manager Cargo Commercial James Evans said: “The GBA is a key growth market for premium perishables, and we have listened closely to our customers by enhancing connectivity and strengthening service assurance across every touchpoint. With three intermodal routes now fully operational, each offering distinct advantages in speed, cost and flexibility — we remain committed to further expanding our network as demand continues to grow, while reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a world-leading air cargo hub.”

The new barge service unlocks the first commercial air-sea transport of refrigerated perishables into the wider GBA from Hong Kong, now fully operational following successful trials in early 2026.

The extension of the Air-Land Fresh Lane to Macao adds a new destination onto the HZMB corridor, serving the city’s premium retail and hospitality market. Perishables can reach their final destination in Macao in as few as four hours from HKIA, including all customs and quarantine processing.