Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited is using a new digitalised system to speed up the cumbersome import collection process at Super Terminal 1 with the introduction of 12 new automated service kiosks (ASKs) located near the cargo pickup areas. Under the new system, the agent or consignee obtains the ship release form (SRF) from the airline and can visit directly one of the kiosks. The SRF authorises Hactl to release the goods to the bearer, who then presents an ID, which the system … [Read more...] about Hactl fine-tunes import collection with self-service kiosk
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DHL opens new air freight office for Japan’s semicon industry
DHL Global Forwarding is betting on Japan’s push to triple its semiconductor sales within this decade, as it officially opened a new airfreight office at Kitakyushu Airport. The office will specifically handle the import, export, and domestic transportation of semiconductor shipments in response to growing transportation demands from related companies surrounding the Kyushu area. DHL said it has established specialists in semiconductor transportation at key Japanese airports … [Read more...] about DHL opens new air freight office for Japan’s semicon industry
Kerry Logistics raises Bloomberg trophies
For the fifth time, Kerry Logistics Network was once again recognised by Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition in Hong Kong for its business performance and ESG commitment. The Hong Kong-based logistics operator was awarded for its excellence as one of the eminent “Listed Enterprises 2023” and for its outstanding performance in environmental, social and governance (ESG’) with the accolade of the “ESG Leading Enterprises 2023” in the category of market capitalisation exceeding HK$20 … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics raises Bloomberg trophies
Atlas Air signs SAF deal for cargo flights from Spain
Atlas Air will start procuring sustainable aviation fuel from Madrid-based energy company Repsol under a 5 percent SAF deal for all its cargo flights departing Zaragoza Airport for customer Inditex. The initiative is in line with the airline operator’s contribution to the sustainability of the aviation sector, as well as each company’s individual commitments to achieve their carbon reduction goals. Atlas Air, now considered the first cargo airline to use SAF regularly in … [Read more...] about Atlas Air signs SAF deal for cargo flights from Spain
UPS sets eyes on Asia with future hub at Hong Kong airport
Global logistics service provider UPS and the Hong Kong Airport Authority have entered into an agreement to build a new hub at Hong Kong International Airport and near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. The hub is expected to be completed by 2028 and will serve as UPS Hong Kong’s main facility for processing and sorting imports, exports, and transshipments, to and from Europe, the US, and other parts of Asia, where it has made network and facility enhancements in Singapore, Japan, China, … [Read more...] about UPS sets eyes on Asia with future hub at Hong Kong airport
Vietjet signs MoU for aircraft financing, SAF development
Vietjet and UAE-based aircraft lessor and financier Novus Aviation Capital have signed memorandum of understandings (MOU) during the recent 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) on climate action in Dubai. The MoU aims to explore the establishment of aircraft financing and leasing vehicle for Vietjet’s 15 newly ordered aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, which are due to be delivered starting 2024. The same leasing vehicle could also be used to finance Vietnamese carrier’s future orderbook, the … [Read more...] about Vietjet signs MoU for aircraft financing, SAF development
