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Cathay Pacific Cargo Tracking
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About Cathay
Re-branded simply as Cathay Cargo in 2023, the airline operates one of the world’s largest 747 freighter fleets: 14 Boeing 747-8F plus 6 747-400ERF for regional horsepower and charter peaks. A steady belly recovery lifted Hong Kong throughput and Cathay Cargo flew 12.2 % more freight in May 2025 versus 2024 amid e-commerce demand. High-yield pharma and perishable traffic flow via the HKIA Cargo Terminal (HKCPT), the first IATA CEIV Fresh & Pharma dual-certified hub in Asia. The carrier has also signed for up to six 777-8F deliveries (2028-30) to cut fuel burn by 20 %, while converting retired passenger A330s to boost intra-Asia capacity. TrackCargo taps Cathay’s EDI feed and live ADS-B to refresh flight position every 5 min—delivering a single timeline from tender to final delivery.
How to Track Your Shipment
Follow these simple steps to get real-time updates
1
Enter the 11-digit airway bill beginning with
160- (hyphen optional, e.g. 160-12345673 or 16012345673).2
Press Track – flight data refreshes every 5 min; milestones every 15 min.
Carrier Quick Facts
Essential information about Cathay
Freighter fleet – 14 B747-8F & 6 B747-400ERF
YoY growth – +12.2 % freight tonne-km (May 2025)
777-8F order – up to 6 units (2028-30)
Belly capacity – 120+ passenger flights daily
AWB prefix – 160 (IATA)
Free plan – Track up to 30 shipments for any carrier
HQ – Hong Kong
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common tracking questions
Which AWB prefix does Cathay Pacific Cargo use?
TrackCargo recognises the IATA prefix 160. Enter the full 11-digit number with or without the hyphen—e.g.
160-12345673 or 16012345673.Can I track multiple pieces under one AWB?
Yes. All pieces linked to the same Cathay Pacific Cargo AWB appear on a single timeline, including split uplifts or part-shipments.
How often are flight and milestone updates pushed?
Flight position refreshes every 5 min, milestones every 15 min, and we push them via webhook.
Is Cathay Pacific Cargo included on the Free plan?
Absolutely. The Free tier lets you follow up to 30 live shipments—Cathay or any other airline—at the same time.
Is there an API for creating Cathay Pacific Cargo trackings?
Yes. Use the TrackCargo REST endpoints to POST an AWB, pull live status in JSON and receive webhook events—ideal for TMS or ERP integrations.
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