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Cathay Cargo extends barging options

[ June 30, 2026   //   ]

Cathay Cargo has launched a refrigerated barge service between Hong Kong International Airport and its Dongguan terminal and extended its existing Air-Land Fresh Lane across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to Macao.

The new barge service is the first commercial air-sea transport for refrigerated perishables into the wider Greater Bay Area from Hong Kong and is  now fully operational following successful trials in early 2026.

Shipments are loaded pallet-intact without breakdown, and the barge sails directly to Cathay Cargo Terminal Dongguan in Humen, where consignees collect from dedicated cold storage on the pier. Unlike fixed flight schedules, the barge service offers flexible departure timings, well suited to shipments where cost efficiency takes priority over speed.

The extension of the Air-Land Fresh Lane to Macao gets perishables to final destination in as little as four hours from Hong Kong including all customs and quarantine processing. 

Pre‑cleared by Hong Kong Customs and secured with a recognised seal, shipments are typically not re‑examined at the land boundary, eliminating a significant source of delay. The transfer terminal’s 24/7 operations and refrigerated trucks ensure uninterrupted cold chain integrity from aircraft to the doorstep.

All routes operate under a single Cathay Cargo air waybill.

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