Cathay Pacific selects DHL Supply Chain for service parts logistics

Cathay Pacific has selected DHL Supply Chain to manage and handle the aircraft service parts logistics for its mainline fleet in Hong Kong. DHL Supply Chain will take overall responsibility for the storage, warehousing and domestic transportation of 80,000 specific aviation part types, components and equipment used to maintain Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon’s combined fleet of 180 aircraft.

A core team of 120 trained DHL Supply Chain specialists operate on a 24x7x365 basis, managing more than 90,000 sq.ft. of warehousing space, processing one million unit of spares transaction per annum, round-the-clock transport delivery, and reporting and governance procedures.

Operations commenced after approval was obtained from the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department and nearly four months of intensive onboarding and training involving DHL Supply Chain, Cathay Pacific and HAECO.