A new airline name is appearing in Hong Kong, with the imminent arrival of the first official flight of MSC Air Cargo, operated by MSC Air, after the purchase and rebranding of AlisCargo Airlines. The Milan-based carrier – part of the giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) empire – has chosen Hong Kong’s largest independent ground handler, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl), as its service partner. MSC-owned B777 freighters first appeared in Hong Kong in December 2022, with the … [Read more...] about Hactl adds MSC Air to its customer portfolio
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Hactl competition continues drive for aviation and workplace safety
Nippon Cargo Airlines took home the top prize in the ninth annual International Forklift and Pallet Building Competition organised by Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) at its SuperTerminal 1 facility. Nine teams entered this year with the competition judged by a panel of thirteen industry experts. Overall winning team, with the highest total points, was Nippon Cargo Airlines which also collected the Pallet Building Competition Champion award. IAG Cargo meanwhile won the Forklift … [Read more...] about Hactl competition continues drive for aviation and workplace safety
HK sees plummeting volumes
Hong Kong's December air cargo throughput plunged 29.7 per cent from a year earlier, on the back of weak global demand for Asian goods as a result of the deteriorating economic conditions in Western countries where many retailers were offering huge discounts to sell goods over the Christmas period. The decline in trade accelerated from a 19 per cent year-on-year drop in November, according to the latest data from Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl). "The global economic performance remains … [Read more...] about HK sees plummeting volumes
