As the world’s busiest air cargo hub, Hong Kong airport and its partner ground handlers and ramp handling operators have a huge role to play in the transport of a Covid-19 vaccine not just in Asia Pacific but across the globe. Describing it as the “biggest product launch ever,” players in the global pharma supply chain are scrambling to prepare for the massive logistics this would entail, albeit faced with a few unknowns, such as packaging, product specifications, volume … [Read more...] about Is Hong Kong ready to move a vaccine?
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Hactl steps up war on Coronavirus
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has stepped up its war on COVID-19 with the installation of thermal cameras in its staff canteen and throughout SuperTerminal 1. The cameras will help to identify any individual with an abnormally high body temperature, which is a key indicator of potential infection with Coronavirus. In addition, Hactl has now restricted the number of seats in use in its canteen in order to comply with distancing … [Read more...] about Hactl steps up war on Coronavirus
Hactl handles 104 freighters in a single day
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has broken its all-time record for the number of freighters handled in a 24-hour period. On 3rd November, Hactl handled no less than 104 freighter aircraft – beating its previous record of 102, set on 5th November 2017. The peak of activity took place between 0200 and 0300, when Hactl simultaneously handled 13 freighters. Recent upgrades to Hactl’s IT system – notably a new airside … [Read more...] about Hactl handles 104 freighters in a single day
Hacis extends RFS to western PRD
Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited (Hacis) – the value-added logistics arm of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – has extended its SuperLink China Direct (SLCD) scheduled road feeder services to Zhuhai and the western Pearl River Delta (PRD). The new SLCD services result from planned collaboration with Civet (Zhu Hai) Logistics Co., Ltd - a subsidiary of Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Company Limited (CKS) - following the signing of a strategic partnership … [Read more...] about Hacis extends RFS to western PRD
Hactl named “Best Green Air Cargo Terminal Operator” in AFLAS Awards 2019
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s major independent cargo handler – has been named “Best Green Air Cargo Terminal Operator” in this year’s Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards. The awards were launched in 2015, and are designed to recognise leadership, consistency in service quality, innovation, customer relationship management and reliability. Following an initial nomination round (against criteria set down by organiser Asia Cargo News) to … [Read more...] about Hactl named “Best Green Air Cargo Terminal Operator” in AFLAS Awards 2019
Hactl wins Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year award
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has won the “Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year” award at this year’s World Air Cargo Awards in Shanghai. This marks the sixth time Hactl has won the award, in the twelve years of the competition. Hactl’s award was, as usual, based on online voting by readers of Air Cargo Week around the world. Hactl Chief Executive Wilson Kwong received the award at a glittering ceremony in Shanghai’s … [Read more...] about Hactl wins Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year award
