Cathay Pacific Airways welcomed the budget strategy outlined by Hong Kong SAR Government Financial Secretary John Tsang yesterday, and in particular the range of initiatives that will help to promote tourism, trade and investment opportunities in Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific chief executive Ivan Chu said: “We are encouraged by the Government’s plan to launch promotional activities that will help to attract more overseas visitors, business travelers and investors to Hong Kong. As the … [Read more...] about Cathay welcomes gov’t budget initiatives
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Hactl, Emirates, Schenker deliver 62 horses to HK
Hong Kong Air Terminals Limited (HACTL), forwarder DB Schenker and Emirates coordinated the transport of 62 horses for the Longines Hong Kong Masters, moving them from Liege to Hong Kong. Hactl handled all 62 animals on their arrival from Liege, on board a freighter flight operated by carrier Emirates SkyCargo. The horses were unloaded from the aircraft and transferred to Hactl’s Livestock Handling Centre, specially located to minimise exposure to potentially stressful ramp … [Read more...] about Hactl, Emirates, Schenker deliver 62 horses to HK
Cathay gives Kolkata its second freighter service
Cathay Pacific Airways has launched a new service to Kolkata, India, commencing 11 March 2015. Cathay Pacific will become the only carrier providing direct freighter services between Kolkata and Hong Kong. The scheduled service will operate twice a week on a HK-New Delhi-Kolkata-HK routing. It will strengthen the airline’s airfreight presence within the subcontinent, offering customers choice and flexibility when moving goods between South Asia and other parts of the world. Cathay … [Read more...] about Cathay gives Kolkata its second freighter service
SW Italia secures its air operators certificate
SW Italia has secured its air operators certificate (AOC) from the Italian civil aviation authority, following the arrival of its first aircraft, B747-400(F) I-SWIA (msn 29729) formerly 4K-SW800 with parent Silk Way West Airlines. With its certification now complete, the Italian freight start-up plans to offer flights from Milan Malpensa to Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok via Baku initially before expanding to the US and Latin America. … [Read more...] about SW Italia secures its air operators certificate
HKTDC appoints DHL as official air express partner
DHL Express has been appointed by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) as its official air express company for the HKTDC trade fairs in 2015 and as official logistics partner for Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza 2015. As official air express partner, DHL will deliver logistics support at over 25 trade fairs organised by HKTDC this year including the Electronics Fairs in Spring and Autumn, Hong Kong Book Fair as well as the World SME Expo. To serve the logistics needs of tens of … [Read more...] about HKTDC appoints DHL as official air express partner
Finnair to discontinue Helsinki-HK freighter
Hong Kong - Helsinki freighter flights from 21 December 2014. The last freighter operation will depart Helsinki 20 December 2014 and return from Hong Kong 21 December 2014. “This has been one of the hardest collective decisions to make during my years at Finnair Cargo. We have over the years received excellent support from the Hong Kong and European freight forwarders and markets, as well as received positive feedback on the freighter operations. The biggest challenge we have … [Read more...] about Finnair to discontinue Helsinki-HK freighter
