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Qantas Freight (IATA: QF) is the dedicated air cargo division of Qantas, Australia's flag carrier and largest airline. With a fleet of converted Airbus freighters, priority cargo capacity on over 300 passenger aircraft, and a global partner network reaching more than 500 destinations, Goodhope Freight connects Chinese exporters to Australia, New Zealand, the Americas and beyond.
Key facts about Qantas Freight and its cargo proposition for shippers in China.
Qantas Freight representation across mainland China.
Address: Room 202, 168 Suhang Road, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai 201207, China
Manager Freight Operations and Compliance China: Jetty Chen Zhengyu — Mobile: +86 137017 15919 — Email: jettychen@qantas.com.au
Manager Freight Sales and Business Development China: Roy Li — Mobile: +86 139183 14288 — Tel: +86 21 6288 3971 — Email: royli@qantas.com.au
Freight Reservations: +86 21 6288 3971 / +86 21 6288 3975
SITA: PVGFFQF — Fax: +86 21 6288 3979
Sales Office: Charter Logistics Limited, Room 512, Block C, Xuhui Mansion, No.566 Shunping Road, Nanfaxin, Shunyi District, Beijing, China
Customer Service: Ms Tina Yang — Tel: +86 10 8048 7240 — Mobile: +86 18612557138 — Fax: +86 10 8048 7140
Freight Sales Representative: Mr Jonathan Qiu — Tel: +86 10 8048 7240 — Mobile: +86 15821317981 — Email: jonathan.qiu@charterlogistics.com
Ground Handling: Air China Cargo Operation Centre — Export: +86 10 6455 9521 — Import: +86 10 6455 9600
Head Office: 10 Bourke Road, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
Tel: +61 2 9691 3636
Customer Care: 13 12 13 (within Australia)
Email: freightres@qantas.com.au
Website: freight.qantas.com
Qantas Freight operates a modern dedicated freighter fleet of converted Airbus aircraft, complemented by priority cargo capacity on over 300 passenger aircraft across the Qantas Group.
| Aircraft | Type | In service | Max Payload | Cargo Volume | Typical routes | Cargo advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A330-200P2F | Dedicated freighter (converted) | 2 | 60,000 kg | 453 m³ | Sydney – Shanghai, Sydney – Hong Kong, Sydney – Singapore, Perth – Hong Kong, trans-Pacific | Primary wide-body freighter; highest payload and volume for intercontinental routes; >50 tonnes per flight on Asia routes |
| Airbus A321P2F | Dedicated freighter (converted) | 6 (+3 on order) | 28,000 kg | 208 m³ | Melbourne – Sydney – Auckland – Christchurch (Trans-Tasman); domestic Australia | Narrow-body freighter for regional and Trans-Tasman services; fuel-efficient; ULD configuration 14AAY/10AKH |
| Boeing 747-400F (Atlas Air wet-lease) | Dedicated freighter | 2 | ~112+ tonnes | [To be confirmed] | Sydney – Chongqing – Shanghai – Anchorage – Chicago; Sydney – Bangkok – Shanghai – Anchorage – New York | Long-haul heavy-lift; used on China–US trans-Pacific cargo loops; nose-loading capability |
| Passenger fleet belly-hold | Belly cargo (A380, A330, A321XLR, A320, A319) | 300+ aircraft | Varies (A380: 68 m³; A330-300: 80.2 m³; A330-200: 61.8 m³) | Varies by aircraft | Global network including China, Americas, Europe, Asia | Extensive belly capacity complementing freighter operations |
* Qantas Freight's dedicated freighter fleet comprises 11 aircraft with 3 additional A321P2F aircraft to be added. The A330-200P2F offers 60,000 kg payload and 453 m³ volume. The A321P2F offers 28,000 kg payload and 208 m³ volume. Qantas Freight also holds priority cargo capacity on more than 300 aircraft across the Qantas passenger fleet.
Qantas Freight's dedicated freighter and belly-hold services connecting China with Australia.
| Route | Aircraft | Frequency | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (SYD) → Shanghai (PVG) | Airbus A330-200P2F | 2× weekly (Thu, Sat) | Active since Jun 2025 |
| Shanghai (PVG) → Sydney (SYD) | Airbus A330-200P2F | 2× weekly (Fri, Sun) | Active since Jun 2025 |
| Sydney (SYD) → Hong Kong (HKG) | Airbus A330-200P2F | 2× weekly (Wed, Sun) | Active |
| Hong Kong (HKG) → Sydney (SYD) | Airbus A330-200P2F | 2× weekly (Wed, Fri) | Active |
| Perth (PER) ↔ Hong Kong (HKG) | Airbus A330-200P2F | 2× weekly (Fri, Sun) | Active |
| Sydney (SYD) → Chongqing (CKG) → Shanghai (PVG) → Anchorage (ANC) → Chicago (ORD) | Boeing 747-400F | Weekly (Wed) | Active — N. Winter schedule |
| Sydney (SYD) → Bangkok (BKK) → Shanghai (PVG) → Anchorage (ANC) → New York (JFK) | Boeing 747-400F | Weekly (Mon) | Active — N. Winter schedule |
| Sydney (SYD) → Shanghai (PVG) → Singapore (SIN) → Sydney | Airbus A330-200P2F | 2× weekly (Fri, Sun) | Active since Apr 2026 |
Qantas Freight also markets freight capacity to nine ports in mainland China including Shanghai, Guilin, Haikou, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Shantou, Guangzhou and Beijing through its own services and interline partners. Please consult your local agent for the latest schedule and confirmed connections.
Destinations reachable from China through the Qantas Freight network (via Sydney hub and oneworld partners).
Qantas Freight's network spans Australia, New Zealand, Asia, North America, Europe and the South Pacific, with Sydney (SYD) as its primary hub and operating bases at Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE). The airline reaches over 500 destinations globally through its own operations and oneworld Cargo partners. Key destinations reachable from China include:
Recommended China routing: Shanghai (PVG) / Hong Kong (HKG) / Chongqing (CKG) → Sydney (SYD) on Qantas Freight A330F or B747F → final destination (Australia domestic, New Zealand, Americas, Europe). Exact routing, carriers and transit points are per shipment — please consult your local agent for the latest schedule.
Why Chinese exporters choose Qantas Freight for Australia, New Zealand and global cargo.
For Chinese manufacturers, traders and e-commerce businesses, Qantas Freight offers a uniquely positioned, comprehensive air freight solution with four distinct advantages.
Australia's largest air freight carrier with unmatched domestic reach. Qantas Freight is Australia's largest independent air freight services business, shipping more than 4,000 air freight items daily and servicing over 500 destinations globally. Within Australia, the airline operates the largest and most flexible domestic cargo network, with dedicated freighters and priority belly-hold capacity connecting all major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns, Darwin and Hobart. For Chinese exporters targeting the Australian market — whether for e-commerce, consumer goods, industrial equipment or perishables — Qantas Freight provides genuine last-mile reach that few international carriers can match.
Dedicated China–Australia freighter services via Shanghai and Hong Kong. Qantas Freight operates dedicated A330-200P2F freighter services between Sydney and Shanghai (2× weekly each direction), offering more than 50 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight. The airline also operates A330F services between Sydney and Hong Kong (2× weekly each direction) and Perth and Hong Kong (2× weekly). These dedicated freighter services provide Chinese shippers with reliable, high-capacity main-deck cargo space on the Australia–China lane, complementing the belly-hold capacity available on Qantas passenger flights. The airline's long-haul B747-400F services connect Chongqing and Shanghai with the United States, offering trans-Pacific routing options.
Comprehensive Q-GO product portfolio for every cargo type. Qantas Freight offers a full suite of cargo products designed to meet the diverse needs of shippers:
— Q-GO Priority: Urgent deliveries with preferred flight selection and prioritised handling above all other cargo; includes Money Back Guarantee for domestic shipments within Australia
— Q-GO Express: Express handling on the ground and in the air, ideal for fulfilling online orders speedily
— Q-GO Classic: Reliable, cost-effective delivery ideal for large-scale shipments and time-critical but not urgent supply chains
— Q-GO Pharmaceutical: Safe and timely transport of pharmaceutical items including live organs, blood and mission-critical medicines
— Q-GO Fresh: Specialised handling for fresh meats, seafood, fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants
— Q-GO Secure: Restricted strong rooms and safes available at selected locations for valuable freight
— Q-GO Custom: Tailored solutions for unique shipments requiring special planning and careful handling
— Q-GO Pets and Animals: Specialist handling for pets, day-old chicks, zoo animals, native animals, horses, cattle and sheep
Strategic digital partnerships and oneworld Cargo network. Qantas Freight has embraced digital transformation, partnering with cargo.one, Freightos and WebCargo to offer freight forwarders seamless, reliable and simplified end-to-end digital quoting and booking. Forwarders can book Qantas Freight capacity for general cargo on the transpacific network connecting North American hubs to Australia and New Zealand. As a founding member of oneworld, Qantas Freight offers access to the oneworld Cargo network including American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways — extending reach to 480+ destinations worldwide. For Chinese exporters, this means a single booking can connect cargo from China through Sydney to destinations across the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Goodhope Freight consolidates and negotiates on the China side, so exporters benefit from consolidated rates, predictable departures and local Chinese-language support. We work with Qantas Freight to confirm space on the best available routing for your Australia and global shipments.
How to book Qantas Freight space from mainland China through Goodhope Freight.
How Qantas Freight's Sydney hub and specialised services create value for freight from China.
Qantas Freight is built around a primary hub at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), with operating bases at Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE). From these hubs, the airline operates a dedicated freighter fleet of A321P2F and A330-200P2F aircraft, complemented by priority cargo capacity on more than 300 passenger aircraft across the Qantas Group. The airline services over 500 destinations globally through its own network and oneworld Cargo partners, and operates over 20 cargo handling terminals worldwide.
Comprehensive special cargo capabilities. Qantas Freight offers extensive special cargo handling across its network:
— Pharmaceuticals (Q-GO Pharmaceutical): Temperature-controlled handling for live organs, blood, vaccines and mission-critical medicines; cool rooms and freezers available at major stations
— Perishables (Q-GO Fresh): Fresh meats, seafood, fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants with expedited handling and temperature control
— Live Animals (Q-GO Pets and Animals): Specialist handling for pets, day-old chicks, zoo animals, native animals, horses, cattle and sheep; dedicated veterinarian available by prior arrangement; online tracking for pets at key journey stages
— Valuables (Q-GO Secure): Restricted strong rooms and safes at selected locations
— Dangerous Goods: Full compliance with IATA DGR; dangerous goods storage rooms available at key stations including Beijing (three 120 sq.m. rooms)
— Custom Cargo (Q-GO Custom): Tailored solutions for unique shipments including racing cars, band equipment, stage and film sets
Advanced facilities at key stations. Qantas Freight operates sophisticated cargo handling facilities at its major stations. The Shanghai (PVG) facility offers livestock handling, coolroom, freezer, re-icing, strongroom and safe. The Beijing (PEK) facility features six temperature-controlled rooms across 10 temperature zones (ranging from -20°C to +25°C), eight dual-view x-ray machines, two ETD scanners, three dangerous goods storage rooms (120 sq.m. each), two elevating transfer vehicles (558 storage positions), two automated storage retrieval systems (1,280 bins and 1,072 bins), and high-value storage (700 cu.m.) and AVI storage (850 cu.m.).
New Western Sydney International Airport cargo precinct. Qantas Freight has joined Western Sydney International Airport's new 24-hour cargo precinct, which will support the airline's transformed freighter fleet. The dedicated fleet at this facility comprises two A330 freighters and six A321 freighters, with three more A321 aircraft expected to join. This investment demonstrates Qantas Freight's commitment to expanding cargo capacity and improving operational efficiency for decades to come.
Digital booking and tracking. Qantas Freight offers digital booking through multiple platforms including cargo.one, Freightos and WebCargo, enabling freight forwarders to discover, quote and book capacity in real time. The airline also provides online tracking through its website (freight.qantas.com) for registered users, and offers a comprehensive rate book including consolidated pricing with interline sectors, routing and carrier codes for interline routes, and a full list of applicable ULD types.
With a modern freighter fleet, comprehensive Q-GO product portfolio, extensive oneworld Cargo network and growing digital capabilities, Qantas Freight is a reliable, comprehensive partner for Chinese exporters targeting Australia, New Zealand and global markets.