Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) last week welcomed Chief Executive Lam’s support in her policy address as the airport looks to further uphold Hong Kong’s status as an international aviation hub. The airport is pushing forward multiple plans related to the ‘airport city’ development, including the recently completed pavement works of a third runway which is expected to be commissioned next year. The airport authority is also developing a logistics centre and a commercial attraction, along … [Read more...] about Hong Kong policy address looks forward to airport’s future
Belt and Road Initiative
Hainan free trade port opens international air cargo route
The free trade port in southern China's Hainan province has launched its first intercontinental air freight route, linking the provincial capital of Haikou with Amsterdam, Xinhua News reports. An all-cargo flight carrying 110 tonnes of goods took off from the Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) bound for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) on 8 November. Also read: Changi Airport welcomes YTO Cargo’s Hangzhou-Singapore service This marks the first step of Hainan, China's largest … [Read more...] about Hainan free trade port opens international air cargo route
Kerry Logistics expands network through joint venture in CIS
Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’) continues to enhance its services and network under the ‘Belt and Road’ Initiative by entering into a joint venture through participating in the equity of Globalink Logistics DWC LLC, a freight forwarding group headquartered in Dubai with operations spanning across The Commonwealth of Independent States (‘CIS’). The move will significantly expand Kerry Logistics’ coverage in Central Asia and the CIS, opening the door to potential markets with … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics expands network through joint venture in CIS
Emirates launches Yinchuan, Zhengzhou as part of China expansion
Emirates' Chinese expansion strategy took a significant step forward on Tuesday with the launch of the airline’s first flights to two destinations: Yinchuan and Zhengzhou. Linking Dubai with Yinchuan, the capital of the predominantly Muslim region of Ningxia, and Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province and one of central China's most populous cities. The B777-200LR used on the service offers 14 tonnes of cargo capacity in the bellyhold. Popular commodities expected to be transported on these … [Read more...] about Emirates launches Yinchuan, Zhengzhou as part of China expansion
