Hong Kong Airport’s two major freight handlers, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (HACTL) and Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), have both reported clear signs of a stabilisation in cargo volumes and are hopeful that the beginning of a recovery is underway. Noting that air cargo throughput is “generally a good indicator of the economy†HACTL said that while the first half of 2009 had been difficult, “it is delightful to observe the relatively stabilised tonnage … [Read more...] about Hong Kong sees cargo stabilisation
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New linked canopies offer extra protection to cargoes
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has completed the construction of three external canopies at the northeastern corner of SuperTerminal 1. The three linked canopies cover 2,192 square metres in total and can simultaneously accommodate air cargoes for two 747-freighters under shelter, with enhanced protection against adverse weather. The total investment of the project is approximately HK$21 million (US$2.7 million). … [Read more...] about New linked canopies offer extra protection to cargoes
HK air cargo shows modest improvement
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has released its throughput figures for May showing an 18.6 per cent decline in throughput year-on-year to 177,980 tonnes which represents a modest improvement over April’s 22.5 per cent year-on-year decline to 174,809 tonnes. Cumulative tonnage for the first five months of the year was 815,803 tonnes, down 23 per cent compared with the same period last year. Import volume for May registered a 16.4 per cent decline on a year-on-year … [Read more...] about HK air cargo shows modest improvement
EUROPE & CIS: Cargolux Italia begins HK services
Cargolux Italia has launched its first flights after getting approval to start operations from the Italian civil aviation authority and will initially operate one B747-400 freighter, on a twice-weekly Hong Kong and Milan service. It will also call at Dubai eastbound and Baku westbound. It has appointed parent company Cargolux Airlines International as its worldwide general sales and services agent and Hactl as its handling agent in Hong Kong. … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Cargolux Italia begins HK services
EUROPE & CIS: Cargolux Italia begins HK services
Cargolux Italia has launched its first flights after getting approval to start operations from the Italian civil aviation authority and will initially operate one B747-400 freighter, on a twice-weekly Hong Kong and Milan service. It will also call at Dubai eastbound and Baku westbound. It has appointed parent company Cargolux Airlines International as its worldwide general sales and services agent and Hactl as its handling agent in Hong Kong. … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Cargolux Italia begins HK services
HK's cargo volumes continue to slide
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) said it handled a total of 133,624 tonnes of cargo in February, down 22 per cent year-on-year. Import volume for February was 38,587 tonnes, down 20 per cent against February last year while exports were down 25.3 per cent year-on-year for a total of 64,546 tonnes. Exports to Europe were particularly weak, with a significant decline of 37.7 per cent. Cumulative tonnage for the first two months of the year was 276,378 tonnes, down 26.9 per cent … [Read more...] about HK's cargo volumes continue to slide
