Cathay Cargo has reported a strong performance for August 2025, with cargo volumes rising by 13% compared to the same month last year. The airline also recorded a 15% increase in Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs), reflecting enhanced capacity and network growth.

For the first eight months of 2025, Cathay Cargo saw an 11% year-on-year increase in total tonnage, underlining the company’s consistent upward trajectory in airfreight operations.

Commenting on the results, Lavinia Lau, Chief Customer and Commercial Officer at Cathay, said:

“We continued to see healthy year-on-year tonnage growth in August. Demand for capacity into the Americas remains robust, and our Cathay Dangerous Goods solution has also seen considerable growth, particularly from lithium battery shipments to Oceania.

Turning to September, we expect momentum to continue as the traditional air cargo peak begins, spurred by new high-tech product launches. To meet rising demand, we will be introducing additional freighter schedules, including a new weekly service to Madrid starting 13 October 2025.”

Cathay Cargo’s positive performance highlights the resilience of its global network and its strategic focus on key sectors such as e-commerce, high-tech, and specialized cargo solutions, including dangerous goods handling.

The airline continues to invest in expanding its cargo capabilities and enhancing its service offerings to meet growing customer demand across key international markets.