Qantas Freight to commence Sydney-Darwin-Hong Kong-Sydney service in Aug-2018

Qantas Freight announced (25-Jul-2018) plans to commence weekly Sydney-Darwin-Hong Kong-Sydney service with Boeing 767-300F equipment in late Aug-2018, subject to regulatory approvals. The seasonal service will be the only direct cargo link between the Northern Territory and Hong Kong and is intended to cater to growing demand from producers in northern Australia. The carrier will offer 50 tonnes of capacity, provide local producers with faster access to Asia. The service is supported by Darwin Airport in collaboration with the Northern Territory Government. [more - original PR]