Hong Kong’s passenger traffic remains on a steady course towards recovery, whilst cargo throughput bounced back from the previous month, according to the figures of Hong Kong International Airport for the month of June. Cargo throughput and flight movements in June saw month-on-month increases of 1.4 percent and 0.7 percent to 355,000 tonnes and 22,365, respectively. HKIA said cargo volume continued to be impacted by global economic uncertainties with throughput in June sliding 2.2 percent … [Read more...] about Hong Kong air freight in June up from prior month
Airports
Schiphol tightens ground security to counter theft
Amsterdam is responding to incidents of theft with the implementation of tighter security requirements at its premises starting next year. The Schiphol airport community has invested in a ‘Secure Import’ information system which will allow a ground handler to advise a forwarder that a shipment is ready for collection. The forwarder can then direct a transporter to pick up the shipment, and the information system will check whether these are the correct parties for this particular shipment and … [Read more...] about Schiphol tightens ground security to counter theft
Maastricht Aachen Airport inaugurates new runway
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) unveiled its newly renovated runway at a launch event held at the airport on 30 June 2023. The Netherlands’ second largest cargo hub has invested €35.3 million to upgrade the airstrip as part of a plan to extend its operational length to 2,750 meters by January 2025. The 8-week renovation was part of Maastricht Aachen Airport’s overall infrastructure development plan to invest €100 million in the airport over the coming years. Sustainability was the key … [Read more...] about Maastricht Aachen Airport inaugurates new runway
Brussels Airport wants net zero target by 2030
Brussels Airport Company has dramatically accelerated its ambition to achieve net zero carbon and is targeting to achieve it by 2030, which means within under seven years, the airport operator aims to stop emitting all carbon dioxide (scopes 1 to 3). The airport group said it has already been carbon neutral for its own emissions as airport operator since 2018. Green energy is used for all buildings and infrastructure managed by Brussels Airport Company, for its own operations as a company and … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport wants net zero target by 2030
Changi Airport outlines top priorities for cargo
Singapore Changi Airport saw muted cargo volumes in March compared to the same period last year, as the Asia Pacific hub recorded 152,000 tonnes. For the first quarter, air freight movements at Changi totalled 417,000 tonnes, sliding 9 percent year-on-year. The group said demand remained soft, especially in the first two months of the year, no thanks to global economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures. Payload Asia talks to Lim Ching Kiat, executive vice president for air hub and cargo … [Read more...] about Changi Airport outlines top priorities for cargo
Maastricht Aachen Airport to join Schiphol Group
Royal Schiphol Group finalised a landmark €4.2 million deal on 8 June to purchase a 40 percent stake in Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), becoming the second shareholder in the airport alongside the province of Limburg. The joining of forces will see both hubs share market intelligence and freight data as the teams develop innovations in cargo transport and handling, with Maastricht offering an ideal testing ground for key priorities such as sustainable aviation. In addition to … [Read more...] about Maastricht Aachen Airport to join Schiphol Group