BEYOND THE RUNWAY: MSC AIR CARGO EXPANDS ITS APAC FOOTPRINT


Asia-Pacific remains a critical engine of global air cargo growth. As trade corridors shift and supply chains evolve, the region stands at the forefront of a logistics transformation, driven by booming e-commerce, diversified sourcing strategies, and rising demand for time-sensitive, high-value shipments.


According to IATA, international air cargo traffic handled by APAC carriers rose 8.4% year-to-date through June 2025. Behind this momentum is a complex mix of regulatory adjustments, shifting customs frameworks, and an increasingly segmented logistics landscape. Far from slowing down, the sector is adapting to serve a more sophisticated and dynamic flow of goods.


At the center of this shift is MSC Air Cargo, one of the fastest-growing air freight operators in the market. With a growing fleet of brand-new Boeing 777 freighters and expansion plans already underway, the carrier is reinforcing its commitment to Asia-Pacific by scaling up infrastructure and service offerings across key markets.


MSC Air Cargo currently connects major gateways such as Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Ezhou Huahu (EHU) and Hong Kong (HKG) with Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Future network development includes strategic points in Southeast Asia, creating a robust footprint designed to serve a wide range of air logistics needs, from e-commerce and perishables to luxury goods and pharmaceuticals.


Backed by the scale and global reach of the MSC Group, MSC Air Cargo supports customers with services rooted in consistency, compliance, and operational responsiveness. Shipments ranging from automotive components and fine art to temperature-sensitive berries and flowers are handled with dedicated care, underpinned by CEIV-certified systems and highly trained operations teams.


The carrier’s flexible model enables agile route planning, timely adjustments based on market shifts, and seamless integration with customers’ evolving supply chain strategies. This is especially critical in a region where customs frameworks, trade volumes, and customer expectations continue to change at pace.


Reflecting on industry trends, Alexander


Padmore, Director for the APAC region, comments: “The International e-commerce sector has evolved through many phases over the past two decades. The next chapter will be defined by greater stratification, where ‘e-commerce’ becomes a range of distinct segments,


each with its own logistics blueprint. Asia-Pacific is setting the pace for this evolution, and MSC Air Cargo is equipped to meet it head-on with a fleet and network designed for modern cargo realities.”


As international air freight volumes shift eastward, MSC Air Cargo is strengthening its position in APAC with a long-term view. The company’s focus on reliable scheduling, customer-centric solutions, and scalable infrastructure makes it a key partner for freight forwarders, logistics service providers, and industries that demand performance without compromise.


With a service model designed for today’s needs and ready for tomorrow’s challenges, MSC Air Cargo continues to deliver air freight services that meet the region’s complexity with confidence.


Learn more about MSC Air Cargo’s APAC services at msc.com/aircargo


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