The Airport Authority Hong Kong (the AA) has been granted an environmental permit (EP) by the Environmental Protection to approve the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the proposed expansion of Hong Kong International Airport into a three-runway system (3RS). Fred Lam, chief executive officer of the AA, said, “We are delighted to obtain the EP. It marks a major step in Hong Kong’s pursuit of strengthening its long-term competitiveness and leading aviation hub … [Read more...] about HK secures environmental permit for third runway
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Hacis doubles business with Expeditors
Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited (Hacis) – the added-value-logistics subsidiary of Hactl – has more than doubled its business with Expeditors Hong Kong, with the provision of its Airport Direct Export service to the major logistics company. Expeditors is now the largest customer for Hacis. Hacis has been providing its Airport Direct service for Expeditors’ imports since 2000, including breakbulk, cargo handling and sorting to house air waybill level. … [Read more...] about Hacis doubles business with Expeditors
Cathay cargo terminal officially opens at HKIA
The HK$5.9 billion (US$720 million) Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal at Hong Kong International Airport, which began operations in February last year and became fully operational in October, has been officially opened. The terminal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited. Chief executive of the Hong Kong special administrative region Leung Chun-ying said at the opening: “Maintaining Hong Kong’s position as an international aviation hub hinges on two … [Read more...] about Cathay cargo terminal officially opens at HKIA
Hong Kong’s Sept cargo falls 6%
Hong Kong’s Sept cargo falls 6% Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the world’s busiest air cargo hub, posted a 6.1 per cent decline in September cargo volumes as the European and US economic slowdown dampens consumer demand for high-value exports from Asia, especially China. Total air cargo volume handled at HKIA fell to 325,000 tonnes in September. Consumer confidence in the euro zone fell sharply in September while US consumer sentiment unexpectedly slumped in early October … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s Sept cargo falls 6%
Hong Kong’s Sept cargo falls 6%
Hong Kong’s Sept cargo falls 6% Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the world’s busiest air cargo hub, posted a 6.1 per cent decline in September cargo volumes as the European and US economic slowdown dampens consumer demand for high-value exports from Asia, especially China. Total air cargo volume handled at HKIA fell to 325,000 tonnes in September. Consumer confidence in the euro zone fell sharply in September while US consumer sentiment unexpectedly slumped in early October … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s Sept cargo falls 6%
Hong Kong Airport sees surging volumes
Cargo tonnage at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reached a record-high monthly total of 367,000 tonnes in May, up a massive 41.9 per cent year-on-year, according to Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK). Passenger numbers rose 14.4 per cent year-on-year to 4.11 million. AAHK stated the "speedy and significant recovery in cargo traffic at HKIA further lends support to HKIA's status as the world's busiest international air cargo centre". Cargo throughput to/from all major HKIA markets showed … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airport sees surging volumes
