Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has expanded its partnership with Cathay Cargo through new long-term cargo handling contracts at Portland International (PDX) and Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) airports.

The expansion builds on WFS' existing cargo handling services for Cathay Cargo at Boston (BOS), Houston (IAH), and Los Angeles (LAX), as well as its ground handling operations at New York (JFK) and Houston.

SATS announced that operations began on March 18, 2025, in Portland and April 15, 2025, in Dallas-Fort Worth, with WFS delivering comprehensive cargo handling services to strengthen operational capabilities and service quality for Cathay Cargo and its customers across the Americas.

The expansion aligns with Cathay Pacific's planned launch of direct passenger flights between Hong Kong and Dallas on April 24, 2025 which will significantly enhance cargo capacity between these two cities.

The four-times-weekly flights will also complement Cathay Cargo's established freighter operations to create an integrated logistics solution that delivers improved efficiency and more shipping options for North American customers.

"We're excited to strengthen our successful partnership with WFS across the Americas, building on our outstanding collaboration in Los Angeles, Houston, and Boston," said Tom Owen, Cathay's director cargo.

"This expansion provides customers access to WFS's modernised cargo terminal in Portland and dedicated warehouse space in Dallas-Fort Worth, complemented by our new four-times-weekly passenger service launching in April."

Owen noted that with the partnership, Cathay is delivering a seamless one-stop air cargo solution that enhances both service quality and our operational presence across the South Central US.

"Through this extended partnership, we're combining WFS's ground expertise with Cathay Cargo's global network to deliver world-class cargo services. Our shared commitment to integrated systems, innovative processes, and joint safety and sustainability initiatives enables us to provide customers with superior solutions while upholding the highest operational standards throughout our growing Americas network," he added.

Michael Simpson, CEO Gateway Services, Americas at WFS, said the new contracts with Cathay strengthen WFS' record of providing reliable cargo handling services for the airline in major U.S. cities nationwide.

"WFS is delighted to expand our longstanding relationship with Cathay Cargo to include Portland and Dallas Fort Worth ... Our teams are fully prepared to implement the specialised handling processes and performance standards that Cathay's cargo operation demands."

"We look forward to delivering exceptional value through our commitment to operational excellence, safety, and time-critical handling that Cathay and their customers rely on," he added.