Hong Kong Air Cargo Applies to Expand Network

(31 Oct 2021) Whilst the demand for air cargo is strengthening, the lack of passenger fleet belly capacity has created some serious cargo shortages.

Export orders are a good indicator of the demand for cargo services, and manufactures are dealing with exceptionally high volumes requiring additional capacity in and out of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKC) is looking to take advantage of this opportunity by expanding its network. The airline has submitted applications to the Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) for permission to add 9 destinations to its scheduled timetable and is hopeful that the licences will be granted.

The new destinations, mainly located in south east Asia, include Chennai, Delhi, Tokyo Narita, Jakarta and Manila, cities that HKC is now operating charter services to.

Mr. Willian Chan, Director Government and Public Affairs, Hong Kong Air Cargo, said, “We have seen a sharp rise in demand for cargo capacity in and out of Hong Kong. It is encouraging to see the support for Hong Kong and efforts being rewarded. We have a world class international airport and cargo facility, we are all ready to do our bit to keep Hong Kong cargo on the move.”

HKC currently operates five Airbus A330-200F aircraft to 12 scheduled destinations and a growing number of weekly charter services.

The load factor on all flights averages between 70 – 80% and this is forecast to grow especially as COVID19 vaccines start to be distributed globally.

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