Company profile
MASkargo is the cargo brand of Malaysia Airlines, with cargo operations dating from 1 October 1972, and is now operated by MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd. It is headquartered in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia, with its main hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL / KLIA). The carrier codes are IATA MH and ICAO MAS, radio callsign MALAYSIAN CARGO, and the cargo website is maskargo.com. MASkargo draws on the Malaysia Airlines network to combine freighter and passenger belly capacity, focused on South-East Asia and extending to Australia and New Zealand, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East and Europe.
On fleet and capacity structure, MASkargo operates three Airbus A330-200F freighters; the former Boeing 747-400F freighters are parked and being retired, and the strategy has shifted from long-haul freighter operation to a structure built around South-East Asia with freighters and passenger bellies combined. Belly space comes from the widebody and narrowbody fleet of the Malaysia Airlines passenger network, providing daily belly capacity on Chinese and regional points. For Chinese shippers the value of MASkargo is Kuala Lumpur as a South-East Asian gateway, distributing China-origin cargo to South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East.
On China business, Shanghai Pudong PVG and Hong Kong HKG are freighter points flown by the Airbus A330-200F; Guangzhou CAN and Chengdu Tianfu TFU rely on Malaysia Airlines belly capacity, with the Chengdu Tianfu route resuming in January 2026. The Malaysia Airlines passenger network covers about seven points in greater China and gives the cargo bellies a steady base. Cargo from China can connect at the KUL hub to major South-East Asian cities under one waybill and extend to Australia and New Zealand, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East and Europe (the freighter network includes Amsterdam AMS).
On products, MASkargo offers MK Pharma for pharmaceuticals, MK Fresh for perishables, MK DG for dangerous goods, MK Secure for high-value cargo, MK Halal for halal certification and MK Charter for charters, and has built expertise in live animal transport including dedicated panda flights, having carried giant pandas to Malaysia. Since 2024 MASkargo has had a strategic partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo, coordinating networks and capacity to strengthen long-haul and global connections. Space and loading conditions at each gateway follow the carrier on the day of booking.
Traffic runs both ways: outbound from China the main categories are electronic and information products, consumer electronics, e-commerce parcels, textiles and apparel and cargo for South-East Asian transhipment; inbound the main categories are South-East Asian fresh fruit, palm oil products, rubber, electronic components and halal-certified food. Halal transport capability is what distinguishes the carrier and serves Muslim markets and halal food supply chains. Shippers can choose freighter space for bulk or daily belly space according to destination market and cargo type.
International air services connecting from China
MASkargo's China-origin service uses Shanghai Pudong PVG and Hong Kong HKG freighters as the bulk capacity, with Malaysia Airlines belly space covering Guangzhou and Chengdu Tianfu, distributing through the Kuala Lumpur KUL hub to South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. Toward South-East Asia, KUL connects to Kuala Lumpur itself and to Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila and other main cities, covering the manufacturing supply chain and transhipment trade between China and ASEAN; toward Australia and New Zealand, KUL connects to gateways such as Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland, suited to Chinese e-commerce and industrial exports.
Toward the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East, KUL connects to major South Asian cargo cities and Middle East hubs, covering Chinese export demand to South Asia and the Gulf; toward Europe the freighter network reaches Amsterdam AMS as a long-haul supplement. On the return leg, South-East Asian fresh fruit, halal food, palm oil products, rubber and electronic components move back to China through KUL, with temperature-controlled perishables and halal-certified goods handled under dedicated procedures. On gateway choice, shippers in eastern China can use the Shanghai freighter or belly, those in southern China and the Greater Bay Area the Hong Kong freighter, and those in the south-west the Chengdu Tianfu belly.
By cargo type, electronic and information products, cross-border e-commerce and textiles and apparel suit the daily freighter and belly schedules from Shanghai and Hong Kong; fresh fruit, pharmaceuticals and temperature-controlled goods suit MK Fresh and MK Pharma; halal-certified food and cargo for Muslim markets can use the MK Halal expertise; live animals and high-value goods follow dedicated procedures. There is no single public schedule, so exact payload, space and connections follow the carrier on the day of booking.
| Connection direction | Main destinations | What it means for Chinese shippers |
|---|---|---|
| South-East Asian hub distribution | Kuala Lumpur KUL, extending to Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila and others | Chinese cargo is distributed to major ASEAN cities through KUL, matching China-ASEAN trade |
| Australia and New Zealand | Gateways such as Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland | Connections via KUL to Australia and New Zealand, suited to e-commerce and industrial exports |
| South Asia and the Middle East | Main Indian subcontinent points and Middle East hubs | Covers Chinese exports to South Asia and the Middle East, with long-haul sectors coordinated through the Qatar Cargo partnership |
| Backhaul cargo | South-East Asian fresh produce, halal food, rubber and electronic components | Two-way space matching, with halal certification and temperature control supporting import trade |
The table summarises the main directions from public sources. Times are local. Actual schedules vary with the season and are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
Network diagram from China via the Kuala Lumpur hub
The diagram shows, from a South Asia to South-East Asia viewpoint, how China-origin cargo is distributed through the Kuala Lumpur KUL hub. Gold arcs are trunk routes from major Chinese gateways to KUL, and lighter arcs are the distribution directions from KUL to South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand and the Middle East; actual points and schedules follow the carrier on the day.
Freight advantages for Chinese shippers
South-East Asian gateway KUL
Kuala Lumpur sits at the center of South-East Asia, and from KUL a single waybill can distribute to major ASEAN cities, matching China-ASEAN manufacturing supply chains and transhipment demand, with high regional frequency.
Halal certified transport
MK Halal halal certification serves Muslim markets and halal food supply chains and distinguishes the carrier from others, suited to Chinese halal food and related exports to South-East Asia and the Middle East.
Pharmaceutical and perishable product lines
The MK Pharma and MK Fresh product lines draw on cold-chain facilities at KUL, providing temperature-controlled transport suited to Chinese pharmaceutical products and fresh fruit moving to and from Southeast Asia and Australia-New Zealand.
Live animal expertise
The carrier has operated dedicated charters for giant pandas and other live animals under the IATA Live Animals Regulations. The service suits breeding stock, exhibition animals and pets moving into or out of China; capacity and crate requirements must be declared in advance.
Strategic cooperation with Qatar Airways Cargo
Since 2024 the carrier has held a strategic cooperation agreement with Qatar Airways Cargo, coordinating network and capacity so that Chinese shippers routing through KUL gain long-haul connections to the Middle East and Europe.
Freighter plus belly combination
Freighters at Shanghai and Hong Kong provide capacity for volume and heavy cargo, while Malaysia Airlines belly space covers Guangzhou, Chengdu Tianfu and other points for day-to-day shipments; the 2 capacity types are combined according to cargo type and transit time.
Taken together, these strengths form the full case for a Chinese shipper choosing MASkargo: the KUL gateway covers ASEAN regional markets, the halal and pharma-fresh product lines support specialised trade, live animal expertise meets dedicated requirements, the Qatar Airways Cargo cooperation extends long-haul reach, and the freighter and belly combination covers several cargo types. Chinese shippers can choose the best gateway and capacity mix for their destination market and cargo profile after assessment by our team.
Aircraft types and capacity mix
MASkargo operates 3 Airbus A330-200F freighters, a widebody regional freighter platform suited to medium and long regional sectors; they fly mainly to Chinese freighter points such as Shanghai Pudong and Hong Kong and to regional routes within the network. The former Boeing 747-400F freighters have been parked and are being phased out as the company moves its strategy from long-haul freighter operation towards Southeast Asian regional markets, with long-haul connections relying more on passenger belly space and the Qatar Airways Cargo cooperation. For Chinese shippers the A330-200F provides steady regional volume capacity, while belly space on passenger aircraft provides day-to-day high-frequency uplift.
On loading, freighters are configured by unit load device or loose hold, and passenger belly space is loaded within the limits of the aircraft type; individual piece weight and volume are constrained by cargo door dimensions and floor load limits, and overweight or outsize pieces must be declared in advance. Chinese shippers who give accurate piece, weight and dimension information at the booking stage improve the certainty of the loading plan. Unit load device types are matched to the route, aircraft type and ground equipment at the KUL cargo terminal; actual payload is subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
Airbus A330-200F
The mainstay of the current freighter fleet, flying to Chinese freighter points such as Shanghai Pudong and Hong Kong and across the regional network. Suited to volume and heavy cargo within Southeast Asia, with payload and range well balanced on regional sectors.
Boeing 747-400F (retired)
Former long-haul freighter, now parked and being phased out. Long-haul capacity has moved to belly space and strategic cooperation, and this historical capacity is no longer a basis for current bookings.
Malaysia Airlines passenger belly space
Drawing on the Malaysia Airlines passenger network, it covers about 7 Greater China points including Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Chengdu Tianfu, giving Chinese shippers daily high-frequency belly capacity suited to small and medium general cargo and express shipments.
Coordinated capacity with Qatar Airways Cargo
Under the strategic cooperation with Qatar Airways Cargo begun in 2024, long-haul capacity to the Middle East and Europe can be coordinated through KUL; specific points and capacity are subject to the carriers' cooperation arrangements confirmed on the day.
Aircraft capacity figures are compiled from manufacturers' and airlines' public data. Actual payload is subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
Airports served in China and schedule connections
MASkargo operates freighter services at Shanghai Pudong and Hong Kong and reaches Guangzhou, Chengdu Tianfu and other points through Malaysia Airlines belly space. The table below is a reference for connections at major Chinese gateways. Times are local; schedules change with the season and are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
| China origin ports | Connecting hub | Capacity type | Indicative schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong PVG | Kuala Lumpur KUL | Freighter (A330-200F) | Freighter point. No consolidated public schedule is available; times are local, schedules change with the season and are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking. |
| Hong Kong HKG | Kuala Lumpur KUL | Freighter | Freighter point for volume cargo out of southern China; actual schedule subject to carrier confirmation. |
| Guangzhou CAN | Kuala Lumpur KUL | Connection using passenger belly capacity | Shipped in the belly of Malaysia Airlines passenger flights; actual schedule subject to carrier confirmation. |
| Chengdu Tianfu TFU | Kuala Lumpur KUL | Connection using passenger belly capacity | Service resumes in January 2026, letting shippers in southwest China connect to KUL through Tianfu belly space; actual schedule subject to carrier confirmation. |
The airline has no publicly listed own cargo office in China; cargo sales run through the Malaysia Airlines passenger network and local GSA agents. Capacity and connections are subject to confirmation by our team on the day of booking.
Cargo booking and connection path in China
Submit shipping instructions
The shipper gives us the origin gateway, the destination city in Southeast Asia or worldwide, the commodity, piece weight and dimensions, and the transit time required. Pharmaceutical, fresh, halal and live shipments must be declared separately; on that basis we decide between freighter and belly uplift.
Confirm space and rate
We book freighter or belly capacity through the MASkargo China sales network or its local GSA agent, confirming the freight rate, unit load device type and loading conditions.
Uplift and transit at KUL
After acceptance at the freighter points PVG and HKG or the belly points CAN and TFU, cargo is deconsolidated and distributed at Kuala Lumpur KUL to destination cities in Southeast Asia, Australia-New Zealand, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. Transit dwell time follows the day's flight schedule.
Return legs and specialised cargo handling
Southeast Asian fresh produce, halal food, rubber and electronic components can be booked on the return leg; pharmaceutical products, live animals and dangerous goods follow their own dedicated procedures, with acceptability confirmed in advance at the booking stage.
During booking, temperature-controlled cargo, halal-certified cargo, live animals and dangerous goods must be declared in advance so that we can confirm loading conditions and the unit load device type required. Flight times are local; schedules change with the season and are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking. Before booking we give the shipper a list of rates, capacity and loading conditions, and once these are confirmed we complete the booking and uplift arrangements. Urgent cargo can be submitted for priority capacity, subject to carrier approval.
Specialist freight services from China
MK Pharma pharmaceutical transport.The MASkargo pharmaceutical product line offers temperature-controlled transport suited to Chinese biopharmaceutical companies moving vaccines, reagents and active pharmaceutical ingredients into and out of the region; the whole journey is handled within defined temperature ranges with temperature recording and monitoring.
MK Fresh perishables transport.Aimed at the Southeast Asian trade in fresh fruit, seafood and agricultural produce, it lets Southeast Asian durians and other fruit imported into China move on temperature-controlled capacity, while fresh exports are declared to the destination country's inspection and quarantine requirements.
MK Halal halal-certified transport.Halal-certified transport serves Muslim markets and halal food supply chains. It suits Chinese halal food and related ingredients exported to Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with handling that meets halal compliance requirements.
Live animal and panda transport expertise.MASkargo has carried giant pandas to Malaysia on dedicated charters, giving it live animal handling experience under the IATA Live Animals Regulations, suited to breeding stock, exhibition animals and pets moving into or out of China.
MK DG dangerous goods and MK Secure high-value cargo.Dangerous goods are declared and handled under the applicable rules, while high-value cargo gets dedicated security and priority handling. The service suits Chinese exports of electronics, jewellery and other high-value pieces, subject to carrier rules.
MK Charter charters.For cargo with steady volume, a tight deadline or special loading requirements, charter service can be requested; our team and the carrier assess the charter plan and capacity arrangements together.
Strategic cooperation with Qatar Airways Cargo.Under the strategic cooperation with Qatar Airways Cargo begun in 2024, Chinese shippers can connect through KUL to the Doha hub and onward long-haul routes to the Middle East, Africa and Europe, adding flexibility to global connections.
China-ASEAN e-commerce and re-export cargo.The combination of freighters at Shanghai and Hong Kong with belly space gives cross-border e-commerce and re-export trade steady capacity, with KUL distribution covering several ASEAN countries and suited to small-batch, high-frequency regional replenishment.
Return-leg consolidation of perishables and halal food.Southeast Asian durians, tropical fruit, palm oil products and halal food suit small-batch, multi-shipment consolidation on the return leg. We can consolidate at KUL and book back to Chinese gateways consignment by consignment to match importers' replenishment cycles, with temperature-controlled perishables handled under cold-chain procedures.
Regional re-export and multimodal connections.With KUL's central position in Southeast Asia, Chinese cargo can be re-exported through Kuala Lumpur to landlocked and inter-island ASEAN markets, connecting with trucking and short-haul flights to form air-to-air and air-to-road combinations suited to regional distribution supply chains.
China contact
MASkargo has no publicly listed own cargo office in China; its China cargo sales run through the Malaysia Airlines passenger network and local GSA agents. We suggest contacting its local agent in China or asking us to make the introduction. The airline's cargo website is maskargo.com, where shipment status, network and product information can be checked; exact schedules and office details are subject to the carrier's latest publication.
Our company, Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited, website https://goodhope86.com, handles air freight from major Chinese gateways to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and onward through KUL to Southeast Asia, Australia-New Zealand, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. We provide booking at Chinese gateways, deconsolidation and distribution at Kuala Lumpur, handling of pharmaceutical, perishable and halal cargo, and return-leg consolidation as one integrated operation, and can help Chinese shippers reach MASkargo and the Malaysia Airlines China sales channel for the latest capacity and schedule information.