(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Nov-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo has successfully transported 250 ancient Egyptian artefacts weighing more than 30 tonnes from Shanghai to Hong Kong, marking the arrival of one of the most significant cultural exhibitions ever staged in the city. The priceless collection will be unveiled at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) on 20 November 2025 as part of Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums, a nine-month showcase jointly organised with Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA).
The exhibition represents the largest and most comprehensive display of Egyptian antiquities ever presented in Hong Kong, featuring both museum pieces and recent archaeological discoveries on loan directly from Egypt. The SCA, which owns and oversees all the artefacts, described the collaboration as an opportunity to deepen cultural dialogue between Egypt, the Chinese Mainland, and Hong Kong, while sharing the nation’s heritage with global audiences.
The logistics behind the transport of the artefacts highlight the precision and expertise of Cathay Cargo’s Cathay Secure solution — a specialist service designed for delicate and high-value shipments. The treasures were moved on a dedicated Cathay Cargo flight using two 20-foot pallets, one oversized pallet, 12 lower-deck pallets, and shock-absorbing dollies. Every item was handled under the airline’s highest care standards, with an Egyptian courier and expert supervisors ensuring each piece arrived safely in Hong Kong.
Dominic Perret, Cathay’s Director of Cargo, said the operation reflects the airline’s growing role in facilitating cultural exchange as well as trade. “This is a wonderful example of how Cathay Cargo connects cultures as well as commerce,” he noted. “We are honoured to support the transport of these remarkable treasures, which also demonstrates our capability in handling sensitive shipments through Cathay Secure and reinforces Hong Kong’s standing as a hub for international cultural collaboration.”
The successful delivery was made possible through close coordination between Cathay Cargo, Shanghai Airport Authority, customs teams, and ground-handling agents. A special “green channel” for customs clearance was established to streamline the process, complemented by three days of pre-document verification, fast-track screening, and enhanced security procedures.
This latest cultural logistics effort continues Cathay’s support for the arts, building on its three-year partnership with the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA) to promote Hong Kong’s “East-meets-West” identity as a global cultural centre. Earlier in 2025, Cathay Cargo also transported terracotta figures and more than 200 artefacts from Xi’an to Perth via Hong Kong for the Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor exhibition, again using its Cathay Expert and Cathay Secure services.
As Hong Kong prepares to welcome visitors to explore Egypt’s ancient wonders, Cathay Cargo’s role underscores how aviation logistics can bridge continents — not only moving goods, but connecting histories, cultures, and people across the world.
