Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released air traffic statistics of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for June 2025 and the first half of the year. Over the first six months of the year, passenger volume at HKIA saw 16.5% year-on-year growth to 29.4 million, while flight movements increased by 10.1% to 192,365. In June, the airport handled 4.76 million passengers and 31,235 flight movements, representing year-on-year growth of 11.2% and 5.6% respectively, from the relatively low base … [Read more...] about AAHK releases air traffic figures for June and first six months of 2025
Asia Pacific air logistics
Swissport acquires ASC strengthening its position in London
Swissport, a global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has signed binding transaction agreements to acquire ASC, which provides ground handling and cargo services in London Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Heathrow is the fifth largest airport worldwide by passenger volume, and more than 60% of Britain’s air freight goes through London’s airports. Gatwick is the UK’s second busiest airport, carrying 43 million passengers to over 200 destinations annually. This … [Read more...] about Swissport acquires ASC strengthening its position in London
APASS 2025: Aviation safety leaders converging in Manila
Final preparations are underway for the Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar 2025 (APASS 2025), taking place on 10-11 September 2025 at the Hilton Manila, Philippines. Hosted by Philippine Airlines and organised by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), APASS 2025 will see a return of the Region’s flagship aviation safety event. More than 200 safety professionals from airlines, civil aviation authorities, equipment manufacturers (OEM), MROs, air navigation service providers, training … [Read more...] about APASS 2025: Aviation safety leaders converging in Manila
cargo.one launches AI-powered quoting workflows and expands rate management to help forwarders win more business
cargo.one, the leading digital air freight platform, unveiled its latest release, including a series of updates featuring AI automation and smart workflows. The enhancements streamline the entire quoting process for forwarders, from initial customer emails to quotes won and booked. Forwarders using the new capabilities report improved efficiency and faster quote turnaround times, leading to increased conversion rates. The freight forwarding industry has long struggled with fragmented workflows … [Read more...] about cargo.one launches AI-powered quoting workflows and expands rate management to help forwarders win more business
Saudia Cargo launches ‘BEYOND’ campaign, propelling Saudi exports to global markets
Saudia Cargo, a leader in the air cargo sector in the Middle East, announced the official launch of its campaign titled 'BEYOND', which aims to promote Saudi exports and enhance their presence in global markets. This comes within the national direction to solidify the Kingdom's position as a leading force in international trade, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The 'BEYOND' campaign embodies Saudia Cargo's commitment to propelling Saudi exports to new horizons, through a … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo launches ‘BEYOND’ campaign, propelling Saudi exports to global markets
Changi Airport reports Q2 gains with strong China and Indonesia traffic, cargo up 6.2%
Singapore Changi Airport registered 17.5 million passenger movements from April to June 2025 (Q2), reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.9%. Aircraft movements, including landings and take-offs, totalled 93,600 for the quarter - up 4.9% compared to the same period last year. Changi Airport’s top five markets for the quarter were China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and India. Passenger traffic between Singapore and its top source markets, China and Indonesia, witnessed the highest growth … [Read more...] about Changi Airport reports Q2 gains with strong China and Indonesia traffic, cargo up 6.2%
