Hong Kong’s cargo volume saw a year-on-year increase of 4.9 percent to 397,000 tonnes in March, according to the latest statistics from Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA). Despite a decline in transshipments due to lack of belly capacity, the overall cargo volume climbed during the month, on the back of double-digit growth in imports. The airport saw significant traffic to and from the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Over the first three months, cargo handled at HKIA rose 13 percent … [Read more...] about Hong Kong cargo volume up 13 percent in Q1
Cissy Chan
HKIA’s cargo volume up 14 percent in January
Despite the unprecedented challenges brought by the pandemic, Hong Kong International Airport’s cargo throughput in the first month of the year grew 14.1 percent year on year to 409,000 tonnes. The Lunar calendar may have a lot to do with the increase, as HKIA explained the year-on-year growth recorded was mainly due to a low base for comparison, given that last year’s Chinese New Year period was in January, when most factories in China were closed. Cargo imports and exports at HKIA jumped … [Read more...] about HKIA’s cargo volume up 14 percent in January
New Premium Warehouse Set to Boost Hong Kong Air Cargo Growth and Facilitate E-commerce
Reinforcing Hong Kong’s air cargo leadership Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) recently invited tenders for the development and operation of the KLW premium warehouse with the objectives of reinforcing Hong Kong’s air cargo leadership, promoting trade and stimulating additional air cargo flow. “Ever since 2010, HKIA has been the world’s busiest cargo airport. With a strong year-on-year growth of 9.2%, HKIA handled 4.94 million tonnes of cargo in 2017. Counting the amount of airmail … [Read more...] about New Premium Warehouse Set to Boost Hong Kong Air Cargo Growth and Facilitate E-commerce