Home/American Shipper/Cathay to connect Asia, Mexico with freighter American Shipper Cathay to connect Asia, Mexico with freighter FreightWaves Staff · Friday, July 19, 2013 Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedInDuring the fourth quarter, the airline will launch twice-weekly Boeing 747-8 freighter service from Hong Kong to Guadalajara. The flight, which will mark the carrier’s first Latin American destination, is still subject to government approval.