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
Airports
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
KLIA welcomes new cargo airline; air cargo traffic up in June
Malaysian airport operator MAHB saw the number of cargo flights jump year on year for the month of June as travel restrictions continued to curtail passenger traffic. MAHB recorded 187,000 passengers in June, down 57.1 percent from the same month last year, amidst the decline seen at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and other local airports it operates. Cargo flights for the month jumped threefold over pre-Covid levels, MAHB noted. Cargo movements, meanwhile, were up 26.4 percent … [Read more...] about KLIA welcomes new cargo airline; air cargo traffic up in June
Hong Kong cargo traffic sees double-digit growth in June
Traffic figures released for June 2021 by the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) reveal that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw cargo volume jump 11.5 percent year on year with 399,000 tonnes, whilst passenger traffic climbed more than 40 percent from June of last year, with flight movements up over 10 percent. Cargo volume growth was mainly attributed to double-digit growth in both trans-shipments and imports, whilst exports increased by 8 percent year on year. The airport says … [Read more...] about Hong Kong cargo traffic sees double-digit growth in June
China’s newest mega airport is officially open
Last week China's newest mega airport the Chengdu Tianfu International Airport officially started operations, with Sichuan Airlines operating the inaugural flight bound for Beijing. Reports say that the airport is set to be the new international base for Air China, which will include an aircraft maintenance hangar, an air cargo hub, a food production center and a hostel for airline employees. According to Aerotime Hub, Air China's cargo station would have a construction area of 69,300 … [Read more...] about China’s newest mega airport is officially open