Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reaffirms its position as a leading global cargo hub with a combination of infrastructure expansion, digital innovation, and a long-term vision aligned with evolving regional trade dynamics. In the first half of 2025, HKIA recorded a 1.9% year-on-year increase in cargo volume to 2.4 million tonnes, contributing to a 7.8% growth in throughput over the past 12 months, reaching 4.98 million tonnes. This builds on a strong performance in 2024, during which HKIA … [Read more...] about HKIA accelerates cargo growth through innovation and expansion
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Building the network of the future: DHL Express’s infrastructure, digital, and sustainability drive in the Asia Pacific
DHL Express is steering confidently toward growth in an evolving global trade landscape, guided by its recently launched Strategy 2030. As Ken Lee, CEO for Asia Pacific, DHL Express, puts it, this marks the “first full year” of an ambitious plan centred on leveraging core strengths — a vast, resilient network, deep sector expertise, and a committed workforce — while investing proactively in infrastructure, digitalisation, and sustainability to seize opportunities across high-growth … [Read more...] about Building the network of the future: DHL Express’s infrastructure, digital, and sustainability drive in the Asia Pacific
How Changi Airport is shaping the future of air cargo
As global supply chains evolve amid shifting economic landscapes and growing demand across Asia, Singapore’s Changi Airport stands as a beacon of innovation and resilience in air cargo. In 2024, the airport handled close to 2 million tonnes of freight—a 15 percent year-on-year increase, thus reinforcing its role as a vital gateway connecting Southeast Asia to the world’s fastest-growing manufacturing and logistics markets. Spearheading this transformation is Lim Ching Kiat, Executive Vice … [Read more...] about How Changi Airport is shaping the future of air cargo
Vienna Airport charts a course as pharma gateway for Europe–Asia flows
The global market for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical logistics surpassed US$42 billion in 2024, and if the numbers hold, annual growth is expected to continue at 7.6%. Behind those figures, however, lies a more nuanced picture—one that demands tighter handling protocols, faster transits, and infrastructure purpose-built for precision. At Vienna Airport, that shift isn’t just on the radar—it’s already well underway. In 2024, the Austrian hub handled 4,238 tonnes of pharmaceutical … [Read more...] about Vienna Airport charts a course as pharma gateway for Europe–Asia flows
Lithium battery risks spotlighted at APASS 2025 in Manila
The Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar (APASS) 2025 brought together safety leaders, regulators, and industry stakeholders in Manila from 10-11 September to discuss the region’s most pressing safety challenges. Under the theme “Safety Without Borders, Global Partnerships, Local Impact,” the event reinforced the aviation sector’s commitment to collaboration in building a safer and more resilient industry. Hosted by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) and Philippine Airlines, this … [Read more...] about Lithium battery risks spotlighted at APASS 2025 in Manila
SATS redefines temperature-controlled logistics with award-winning innovation
As the global cold chain logistics market is projected to grow from approximately USD 436 billion in 2025 to over USD 1.3 trillion by 2034—expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 13.5%—logistics providers are under increasing pressure to deliver reliable, high-quality services for temperature-sensitive cargo in the pharmaceuticals, fresh produce, and healthcare sectors. SATS, a leading player in air cargo and ground handling, is meeting this demand through an integrated cold chain … [Read more...] about SATS redefines temperature-controlled logistics with award-winning innovation
