Hong Kong

Serving up Hokkaido scallops: DHL Global Forwarding introduces air charters to Hong Kong

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For scallop producers in Hokkaido, which is a key source for importers of the premium delicacy, June typically marks the beginning of a new harvest season that ends in October. However, since the authorities started imposing travel restrictions due to Covid-19, exporters from the region were unable to fly scallops and other perishables directly to Hong Kong, the top importer of Japanese agricultural and marine products and a gateway to China, which saw overall seafood imports increase by 39 … [Read more...] about Serving up Hokkaido scallops: DHL Global Forwarding introduces air charters to Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific announces HK$39 billion in recapitalisation financing

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Cathay Pacific today announced a recapitalisation plan that will help it maintain its competitiveness and operations while continuing its commitments to Hong Kong as an international aviation, financial and commercial hub. This three-part plan is designed to provide Cathay Pacific with sufficient funds to withstand the industry-wide downturn and a stable financial platform from which it will be able to conduct the wholesale review of operations required to transform its business to reflect … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific announces HK$39 billion in recapitalisation financing

New Premium Warehouse Set to Boost Hong Kong Air Cargo Growth and Facilitate E-commerce

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  Reinforcing Hong Kong’s air cargo leadership Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) recently invited tenders for the development and operation of the KLW premium warehouse with the objectives of reinforcing Hong Kong’s air cargo leadership, promoting trade and stimulating additional air cargo flow. “Ever since 2010, HKIA has been the world’s busiest cargo airport. With a strong year-on-year growth of 9.2%, HKIA handled 4.94 million tonnes of cargo in 2017. Counting the amount of airmail … [Read more...] about New Premium Warehouse Set to Boost Hong Kong Air Cargo Growth and Facilitate E-commerce

Asia Airfreight Terminal announces partnerships with Cambodia carriers

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Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) announced that it has been appointed by Cambodia Angkor Air as its cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong, where the former will handle the latter's newly-launched services to Cambodia. AAT has also been appointed as cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong International Airport by JC (Cambodia) International Airlines, where the latter has commence direct services from Hong Kong to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.   Beginning 29 October 2017, Cambodia Angkor Air will … [Read more...] about Asia Airfreight Terminal announces partnerships with Cambodia carriers

Jetstar Hong Kong’s application rejected

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Qantas Airways' hopes of launching a new low-cost carrier in Hong Kong have been quashed as the territory’s Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) rejected the application from Qantas to start a new budget airline – Jetstar Hong Kong – on the basis that the ultimate control of the airline would be in Australia and mainland China. Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines have been strenuously objecting to Jetstar's application and a public inquiry on … [Read more...] about Jetstar Hong Kong’s application rejected

Jetstar Hong Kong’s application rejected

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Qantas Airways' hopes of launching a new low-cost carrier in Hong Kong have been quashed as the territory’s Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) rejected the application from Qantas to start a new budget airline – Jetstar Hong Kong – on the basis that the ultimate control of the airline would be in Australia and mainland China. Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines have been strenuously objecting to Jetstar's application and a public inquiry on … [Read more...] about Jetstar Hong Kong’s application rejected