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%
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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
