A new pilot scheme in Hong Kong is expected to streamline the transport of outbound air freight coming from China’s Greater Bay Area, and Cathay Pacific is the first airline to be in the mix. The carrier together with Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal, operated by Cathay Pacific Services Ltd (CPSL), are working with stakeholders to trial a sea-air link from Dongguan to Hong Kong airport. This means shipments can be accepted in Dongguan where the airport authority has developed the HKIA … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific pilots sea-air cargo service from GBA
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Lödige Industries delivers automated system for AAT
Lödige Industries has completed an automated handling system for pallets and ULDs at Hong Kong International Airport for long-time partner Asia Airfreight Terminal. The system is designed for faster and safer transport of temperature-sensitive goods inside the operator’s cold chain facility. Yammie Sin, chief marketing officer at Asia Airfreight Terminal, said the sector for temperature-sensitive goods is becoming a very important market for the ground handler’s customers. “Seamless … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries delivers automated system for AAT
Hong Kong holds ceremony for third runway
Press release The Third Runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was officially commissioned today, marking a key milestone of the airport’s expansion into a Three-runway System (3RS). The commissioning ceremony, held at the new Integrated Airport Centre of HKIA, was officiated by Chan Kwok-ki, the Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); Yin Zonghua, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s … [Read more...] about Hong Kong holds ceremony for third runway
Hong Kong Air Cargo adds regular service to NRT
Hong Kong Air Cargo is adding regular capacity between Hong Kong and Tokyo with the launch of a new scheduled service to Narita Airport each week. The new service, which commenced on 9 July, will see the express fly between HKG and NRT every Saturday. Hong Kong Air Cargo said it plans to convert charter services into scheduled routes depending on the market situation. The move comes as Hong Kong continues to maintain its position as a leading cargo aviation hub. The airline last … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Air Cargo adds regular service to NRT
Hong Kong extends HK$7.8b bridge loan to Cathay
Cathay Pacific is staying committed to rebuilding connectivity at the Hong Kong air hub as the flagship airline welcomed the government's agreement to extend the drawdown period of the HK$7.8 billion loan facility until 8 June 2023. Airline chief Augustus Tang said the impact of the pandemic necessitated some very difficult decisions, including the restructuring in 2020 which included staff furloughs. He added that through this loan facility and recapitalisation, Cathay Pacific is coming … [Read more...] about Hong Kong extends HK$7.8b bridge loan to Cathay
Kargo Xpress adds Hong Kong to its air freight network
Malaysian freighter operator Kargo Xpress has reason to celebrate as it expanded its network and commenced flight operations between Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong on 21 February 2022. Operating a B737-800BCF freighter with cargo capacity of 20 tonnes, the inaugural flight WW888 departed at 9PM from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) for Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The return flight WW889 from HKG arrived at KUL at 630AM the net day. Kargo Xpress said it will be operating … [Read more...] about Kargo Xpress adds Hong Kong to its air freight network