Hong Kong International Airport, the world’s largest air cargo hub, is on track to finish its third runway in 2022. The airport authority on September 7 announced a major milestone of the three-runway system (3RS) project as runway pavement works were completed. Jack So, chairman of the authority, said: “Construction works of 3RS started in August 2016, which entails the formation of 650 hectares of land by reclamation. With the completion of reclamation and runway pavement works, we are … [Read more...] about Hong Kong ‘s third runway on track for next year
Airports
CAG on setting the benchmark in air cargo connectivity
Changi Airport has been busy in its efforts to safeguard and enhance air cargo connectivity to bolster global trade and support the fight against the ongoing pandemic as one of Asia Pacific’s leading air hubs. The airport’s tight-knit cargo community was in full display last week as SATS and its joint venture PT Jas teamed up with Cargolux Airlines, Singapore Airlines and CEVA Logistics to organise the shipment of donated oxygen concentrators from Los Angeles to Singapore and onward to Jakarta … [Read more...] about CAG on setting the benchmark in air cargo connectivity
Airports, carriers to require full vaccination for staff and crew
Hong Kong International Airport announced last week that it will implement more stringent requirements to further protect airport staff after its most recent confirmed case involving lounge staff. In a statement, the Airport Authority said that ‘targeted groups’ of workers will have to be vaccinated, and negative test results or medical exemption will not be accepted as an alternative. The new requirements are implemented on top of the rules introduced in August requiring staff entering … [Read more...] about Airports, carriers to require full vaccination for staff and crew
Hong Kong sees continued cargo growth in July
Hong Kong International Airport reported double-digit cargo growth in July, on the back of strong imports and exports, as passenger traffic slid slightly below pre-pandemic levels. Cargo throughput at HKIA in July grew 12.4 percent to 419,000 tonnes compared to the same month last tear. In June, cargo volume reached 399,000 tonnes, up 11.5 percent year on year. “Transshipments recorded strong growth of 21 percents. Both imports and exports also experienced double-digit growth. Cargo to and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong sees continued cargo growth in July
Kerry Logistics establishes air cargo network at HSV
Kerry Logistics Network Limited has introduced a new transpacific air freight service to connect multiple locations in Asia to the United States amidst heightened demand in a pandemic-hit air freight market. The freight integrator is partnering with Huntsville International Airport (HSV) in Alabama to launch its own air network and leverage on the Americas hub in Huntsville, with the first cargo flights originating from Hong Kong set to start this month. Dubbed Kerry freight controlled … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics establishes air cargo network at HSV
Nippon Express gets own pharma storage at KIX
Japanese forwarder Nippon Express is looking to offer top-notch pharma cargo service with the launch of its own fixed-temperature storage at its facility in Kansai International Airport (KIX). The new storage, with floor area at over 500 (568.96 m2) square metres, will start operations on July 26, and will cater to 15°C to 25°C temperature range and 2°C to 8°C for pharma and 5°C (refrigerated) and -20°C (frozen) for general cold storage area. This will add more capacity at the air hub to … [Read more...] about Nippon Express gets own pharma storage at KIX