As the world’s busiest air cargo hub, Hong Kong airport and its partner ground handlers and ramp handling operators have a huge role to play in the transport of a Covid-19 vaccine not just in Asia Pacific but across the globe. Describing it as the “biggest product launch ever,” players in the global pharma supply chain are scrambling to prepare for the massive logistics this would entail, albeit faced with a few unknowns, such as packaging, product specifications, volume … [Read more...] about Is Hong Kong ready to move a vaccine?
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HKIA’s cargo volume dips 4.4 percent in September
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported a slide in cargo volume for September despite uptick in imports and exports as capacity remains constrained. The world’s busiest air cargo hub saw freighter movements improve from last month’s 21.5 percent, up 25 percent compared to the same month last year. However, this was not enough to hoist the volume as it dipped 4.4 percent from September 2019. Cargo volume in August was down 3.5 percent year on year. Also read: HKIA: Cargo steady in … [Read more...] about HKIA’s cargo volume dips 4.4 percent in September
Hong Kong’s waiver on airport fees extended until year-end
Hong Kong has extended the relief package for the aviation industry for another two months until the end of 2020, which includes the waiver or reduction of various fees announced in August. The Airport Authority Hong Kong said it made the move “in response to the ongoing challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.” The continued relief measures include the following: Full waiver of parking charges for idle passenger aircraft and airbridge fees … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s waiver on airport fees extended until year-end
HKIA aims to restore passenger confidence in air travel with health accreditation
The Hong Kong Airport Authority is working with the airport community and the Government to restore confidence in passengers by prioritising public health in the Hong Kong International Airport’s daily operations, even as passenger demand is unlikely to The HKIA has been accredited under the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) programme of the Airports Council International (ACI) for the next 12 months, a press release stated. Launched in July 2020, the AHA programme was established to … [Read more...] about HKIA aims to restore passenger confidence in air travel with health accreditation
HKIA: Cargo steady in August as passenger demand stays flat
Travel demand stayed flat to none as the Airport Authority Hong Kong's latest traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded a whopping 98.6 percent and 72.0 percent drop year on year for the month of August. Cargo volume in August remained steady at 374,000 tonnes, sliding 3.5 percent from last year, whilst freighter flights saw 21.5 percent uptick to 5,960, up from the same period of last year’s 4,906. Cargo trans-shipments slowed down due to shortage of belly … [Read more...] about HKIA: Cargo steady in August as passenger demand stays flat
Airport Authority Hong Kong extends industry relief support for two more months
Airport Authority Hong Kong announced an extension to the relief package for the airport community until end-October or another 2 months, in view of the ongoing pandemic, a press release confirmed. Airport Authority Hong Kong will continue the waiver or reduction of various fees for the aviation industry announced in June from September to October. The relief measures include full waiver of parking charge for idle passenger aircraft and airbridge fees; reduction of passenger aircraft … [Read more...] about Airport Authority Hong Kong extends industry relief support for two more months
