“Cathay Pacific is excited to resume its partnership with Pittsburgh International Airport and Unique Logistics as we bring back regular cargo service from Hong Kong to Pittsburgh,” said Fred Ruggiero, Vice President Cargo, Americas, Cathay Pacific Airways. “As we combine our ability to convert Boeing 777-300ER passenger planes for cargo use with the continued demand in this critical North American market, we further underscore Cathay Pacific’s commitment to our freight partners.”
Cargo at PIT is growing and includes a diverse roster of air cargo carriers, with Unique Logistics as a key partner.
“Unique Logistics and Cathay Pacific are great partners, and we are looking forward to expanding this partnership into the future,” said Bryan Dietz, Senior Vice President of Air Service and Commercial Development at PIT. “This is another step in continuing to build Pittsburgh International Airport into a global logistics center with world-class service. Our speed, efficiency and ideal location offer a unique benefit for carriers and freight forwarders looking to serve the North America market.”
In an effort to introduce additional cargo capacity where possible and help support global supply chains, Cathay Pacific reconfigured Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to keep up with growing shipping demands. The passenger aircraft originally seated 275 passengers but was cleared of its seats to be predominantly used for long-haul cargo shipments in 2020.
