Cathay Pacific Air Cargo Tracking
Track your Cathay Pacific air cargo in real time. Paste your Air Waybill (AWB) number below, no login needed, for live status, flight legs and a predicted ETA.
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Cathay Pacific
IATA: CXCargo division of Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific, flying 20 Boeing 747 freighters plus belly capacity from Hong Kong (HKG).
Cathay Cargo is the freight arm of Cathay Pacific, the flag carrier of Hong Kong, which was founded in 1946 and is a founding member of the oneworld alliance. The airline is majority-owned by the Swire Pacific conglomerate, with Air China holding a large minority stake. The cargo business carried the Cathay Pacific Cargo name for decades before being rebranded as Cathay Cargo in February 2023, part of a wider group brand refresh that simplified the parent identity to Cathay.
Cathay Pacific at a glance
- Cargo division
- Cathay Cargo
- Headquarters
- Hong Kong, China
- Founded
- 1946
- IATA / ICAO code
- CX / CPA
- Cargo fleet
- 20 Boeing 747 freighters (14 Boeing 747-8F, 6 Boeing 747-400ERF), plus belly cargo across a passenger fleet of roughly 180 widebody and narrowbody aircraft (Airbus A350, A330, A321neo, Boeing 777)
- Cargo hubs
- Hong Kong (HKG)
- Parent group
- Swire Pacific
- Alliance
- oneworld
- Main cargo routes
- Asia-Pacific, Transpacific to North America, Asia-Europe, and intra-Asia lanes hubbed on Hong Kong
- Official website
- www.cathaypacificcargo.com
About Cathay Pacific
Cathay Cargo is the freight arm of Cathay Pacific, the flag carrier of Hong Kong, which was founded in 1946 and is a founding member of the oneworld alliance. The airline is majority-owned by the Swire Pacific conglomerate, with Air China holding a large minority stake. The cargo business carried the Cathay Pacific Cargo name for decades before being rebranded as Cathay Cargo in February 2023, part of a wider group brand refresh that simplified the parent identity to Cathay.
The dedicated freighter fleet consists of 20 Boeing 747 aircraft, comprising 14 Boeing 747-8F and six Boeing 747-400ERF. These main-deck freighters are supplemented by substantial belly capacity in the holds of the passenger fleet, which numbers around 180 aircraft including the Airbus A350, A330 and A321neo and the Boeing 777. Cathay Cargo has ordered the next-generation Airbus A350F, with firm orders that grew to eight aircraft and first deliveries scheduled from 2027 to renew and modernise the freighter fleet.
Operations are centred on Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), consistently ranked as the world's busiest international air cargo gateway. The carrier runs specialist handling programmes for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, valuables and vulnerable shipments, alongside express and e-commerce solutions. Its network reaches North America across the Pacific, Europe, and destinations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, using Hong Kong as a consolidation point between manufacturing centres in mainland China and Asia and consumer markets in the Americas and Europe.
Global Air Cargo Tracking
Track your Cathay Pacific air freight instantly on Panvaya. We provide seamless air cargo tracking and visibility. You can easily search by AWB number (Air Waybill) to get real-time status updates on your shipments. Monitor your cargo on our interactive map and receive alert exceptions for any transit delays.
Cathay Pacific air cargo tracking FAQ
What is Cathay Pacific's cargo brand and where is it based?
The cargo division trades as Cathay Cargo, rebranded from Cathay Pacific Cargo in February 2023. It is based at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), the world's busiest international air cargo hub, and is the freight arm of Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific.
What freighter aircraft does Cathay Cargo operate?
Cathay Cargo operates 20 dedicated Boeing 747 freighters, made up of 14 Boeing 747-8F and six Boeing 747-400ERF. It also carries belly cargo in its passenger widebodies, and has ordered the new Airbus A350F, with first deliveries scheduled from 2027.
What are Cathay Pacific's IATA and ICAO codes?
Cathay Pacific uses the IATA airline code CX and the ICAO code CPA. Its cargo shipments and air waybills move under these codes on the Cathay Cargo network hubbed at Hong Kong.
How do I track a Cathay Pacific shipment?
Enter your Cathay Pacific Air Waybill (AWB) or Master Air Waybill (MAWB) number into Panvaya's tracker. You'll get the live flight route, milestone events, and a predictive ETA in real time, with no Cathay Pacific account or login needed for a quick lookup.
What is Cathay Pacific's IATA code?
Cathay Pacific's IATA code is CX. It identifies Cathay Pacific on bills of lading and shipping documents. On Panvaya you don't need to enter it. Just paste your AWB or MAWB number and we detect the carrier automatically.
Can I track Cathay Pacific air cargo by AWB number?
Yes. Panvaya tracks Cathay Pacific air cargo by Air Waybill (AWB) and Master Air Waybill (MAWB) number, returning live status, flight legs, and a predictive ETA.
Is Cathay Pacific air cargo tracking free on Panvaya?
Yes, you can track Cathay Pacific shipments for free, with no login for a quick lookup. Sign in to unlock the full journey: detailed milestones, predictive ETAs, transhipment legs, and exception alerts.
Why isn't my Cathay Pacific air cargo updating?
Cathay Pacific tracking reflects what the carrier and flight feeds have reported, so there is often a lag between a real-world move and the update. Panvaya refreshes on a regular cycle; a shipment that looks stuck usually just means the next milestone (such as uplift or arrival) hasn't been filed yet.
How accurate is the ETA for Cathay Pacific shipments?
Panvaya combines Cathay Pacific's schedule with live flight position and historical performance to predict arrival, and refines the ETA as the journey progresses and conditions change. It is a continuously updated estimate, not a guarantee.