Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the busiest cargo hub in the world, received several prestigious international accolades, in recognition of its excellent cargo service efficiency, innovations, and initiatives on sustainability.

HKIA was named “Cargo Airport of the Year – Asia Pacific” and “Air Cargo Technology Provider of The Year” at the 11th Payload Asia Awards, held in Singapore. It is the third consecutive year that HKIA was recognised by Payload Asia as the most outstanding airport providing key infrastructure for air transport and cargo connectivity in the region.

This year’s Payload Asia Awards acclaimed organisations for making exceptional progress in driving sustainability and efficiency through digitalisation in the aviation and logistics sectors. Winners were decided through evaluation by an expert panel, in addition to online votes.

The “Air Cargo Technology Provider of The Year” commended the digital transformation achievements under the HKIA Cargo Data Platform’s import module, which incorporates the world’s first digital pouch function with IATA’s ONE Record standard through strategic collaboration with Global Logistics System (HK) Co. Ltd. The pioneering module streamlines import cargo handling process and allows paperless operations, enhancing user experience with the digital connectivity extended beyond Hong Kong to other origins. It was the second year in a row that HKIA was honoured for the air cargo technology provided.

Cissy Chan, Executive Director, Commercial of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), said, “We are glad to be commended by the industry for our unwavering efforts to enhance HKIA’s cargo capabilities and efficiency through innovations and technologies. HKIA is the world’s busiest cargo airport. The commissioning of the Three-runway System will boost our capacity to handle 10 million tonnes of cargo per year. AAHK will remain devoted to strengthening HKIA’s position as a leading international aviation hub in the world, and injecting impetus into the economic growth of Hong Kong and the region.”