Source: Cathay Cargo
Cathay Cargo has flown 10 terracotta army figures and over 200 artefacts from Xi’an to Perth via Hong Kong for the “Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor” exhibition.
The artefacts were first transported from Xi’an to Zhengzhou where they were then flown to Australia via Cathay’s Hong Kong hub and transported to their final destination in Perth.
Prior to the transport, Cathay Cargo worked closely with the shipment custodians and cargo agent partners to develop a customised transportation plan tailored to the unique nature of the cargo and the specific packaging requirements provided by the customer.
“The plan meticulously addressed every detail to ensure the safe and secure storage, transport and delivery of these irreplaceable pieces of history — all under the watchful eyes of CCTV surveillance and Cathay Cargo’s highly trained professionals,” the cargo airline said.
The Cathay Cargo team oversaw the inventory check and packaging process from the initial stage in Xi’an.
The shipment was then tracked via GPS from departure in Xi’an until arrival at Zhengzhou Airport, whereupon the cargo was directed to a dedicated delivery zone and security channel.
Safety nets and straps were used to secure the artefacts, preventing any movement during transit, and pallet build-up specialists also provided guidance on-site, while Cathay Cargo personnel maintained full oversight end-to-end.
"The shipments were loaded in precise alignment with the customer’s specifications to minimise impact from take-off and landing, and were continuously monitored under real-time surveillance throughout the ground-handling process,” the airline added.
Cathay director of cargo Tom Owen said: "Transporting these unique pieces of history involved meticulous preparation and close collaboration between our teams, partners and authorities in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and Australia to ensure every detail was carefully considered."
