The latest figures from Hong Kong’s Census & Statistics Department indicate a growing importance of the airfreight industry in the territory as a proportion of overall trade. The trade value of air cargo rose to 35 per cent of overall trade last year from 30 per cent in 2003 with cargo throughput at Hong Kong International Airport standing at 3.63 million tonnes last year. Hong Kong remains the largest air cargo hub in the world, followed by Seoul, Tokyo, Paris and Frankfurt.
Related Articles
- Lufthansa Cargo presents commitment to transforming the aviation industry
- Lufthansa Cargo continues to rely on the cargo handling services of Vienna Airport
- HKIA Crowned World’s Busiest Cargo Airport Again in 2023
- Vietjet Air Cargo, Teleport deepen partnership with exclusive commercial rights on first key lane
- Budapest Airport Revolutionises Cargo Operations With Kale Info Solutions’ Airport Cargo Community System
- RTX’s Pratt & Whitney announces GTF MRO capacity expansion at West Palm Beach facility