As the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting approaches in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, Cathay Pacific said it will leverage its global aviation network and air-sea intermodal capabilities to improve cross-boundary travel for conference participants.
Arnold Cheng, Cathay Pacific's director for the Chinese mainland, said the Hong Kong-based airline aims to provide comprehensive support services for APEC 2026 by integrating multimodal transport options across sea, land and air.
Cheng made the remarks after Cathay Pacific signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co in Shenzhen on Nov 10, 2026.
Under the memorandum, the two companies will combine their strengths in global aviation networks, port operations and customer service to deepen collaboration in areas including multimodal transport, brand co-building, customer and corporate ecosystems, and smart travel solutions. The partnership also seeks to enhance integrated travel services across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
As an official sponsor of APEC 2026, Cathay Pacific will provide free ferry services from Hong Kong International Airport to the Shenzhen Shekou International Cruise Home Port for eligible guests flying with Cathay to attend the meeting, helping facilitate smoother arrivals in Shenzhen.
The airline also said it currently operates five terminals in the Greater Bay Area that offer direct ferry connections to Hong Kong International Airport, further supporting sea-air intermodal travel for cross-boundary passengers.
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