Hong Kong International Airport’s cargo operations is slowly getting back to the pre-Covid levels as December saw a 0.2 percent year-on-year drop in cargo handled at 443,000 tonnes. HKIA’s total cargo throughput in 2020 remained relatively stable at 4.5 million tonnes, recording a 7 percent year-on-year drop. Cargo imports and exports continued climbed 18 percent and 8 percent, respectively, as the number of cargo flights during the year went up 18.3 percent. Meanwhile, trans-shipments … [Read more...] about HKIA: Cargo stays resilient as passenger volume collapses
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Dimerco’s trucking services set to pick up with new Tuen Mun-airport link
3PL operator Dimerco is looking to boost its cross-border trucking services with the opening of the Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link (TM-CLKL) which will cut the transport time from the southern part of Tuen Mun to the airport from 30 to 10 minutes. Linking the Northwest New Territories, the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau bridge, North Lantau and the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the direct route will bypass 22 kilometres of driving distance and would reduce the carbon footprint during … [Read more...] about Dimerco’s trucking services set to pick up with new Tuen Mun-airport link
Cathay recertified for pharma cargo in time for vaccine roll-out
Cathay Pacific Cargo’s community at Hong Kong airport is now re-certified under IATA’s CEIV Pharma accreditation as integrators and airlines start to transport the initial doses of Covid-19 vaccines. Cathay Pacific Cargo, Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPSL) which operates the carrier’s cargo terminal and ground-handling subsidiary Hong Kong Airport Services (HAS) have all been recertified. The cargo airline said the recertification reaffirms HKIA’s overall expertise in pharmaceutical … [Read more...] about Cathay recertified for pharma cargo in time for vaccine roll-out
HK Airport Authority prices maiden US$1.5 billion perpetual bonds
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today announced its dual-tranche debt securities offering of US$1.5 billion, split between US$750 million non-call 5.5-year and US$750 million non-call 7.5-year perpetual capital securities. The transaction marks the Airport Authority's first foray into the perpetual bond market, which is also the first US dollar senior perpetual offering in the public bond market from an airport globally. The proceeds from the securities will be used to fund AA’s capital … [Read more...] about HK Airport Authority prices maiden US$1.5 billion perpetual bonds
Hong Kong still busiest air cargo hub as virus depletes H1 volume
Hong Kong International Airport retained its position as the world’s busiest air cargo hub, despite seeing cargo volume drop 10.6 percent compared to the first half of last year, data from Airports Council International (ACI World) revealed. The top three spots showed no change from 2018, as Memphis (MEM; home hub of FedEx) and Shanghai (PVG) followed Hong Kong (HKG) to take the second and third spots, respectively. Louisville (SDF; hub for UPS) moved up three places to no. 4, whilst … [Read more...] about Hong Kong still busiest air cargo hub as virus depletes H1 volume
HKIA aims to restore passenger confidence in air travel with health accreditation
The Hong Kong Airport Authority is working with the airport community and the Government to restore confidence in passengers by prioritising public health in the Hong Kong International Airport’s daily operations, even as passenger demand is unlikely to The HKIA has been accredited under the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) programme of the Airports Council International (ACI) for the next 12 months, a press release stated. Launched in July 2020, the AHA programme was established to … [Read more...] about HKIA aims to restore passenger confidence in air travel with health accreditation
