HONG Kong's Secretary for Transport & Logistics Lam Sai-hung said the recent arrival of the pair of giant pandas from Sichuan to the city is a testament to the world-class level of temperature-controlled logistics provided by the airline and the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).
He said the panda pair, An An and Ke Ke, were transported directly from Sichuan to Ocean Park, arranged and sponsored by Cathay Cargo, writes The Standard of Hong Kong.
Specially designed crates were used for their transportation to maintain a constant temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius inflight, with ample natural light and good ventilation.
The crates were also equipped with Bluetooth devices, allowing the control centre to monitor the temperature and humidity inside the crates, said Mr Lam.
'Their successful arrival once again proves the exceptional standard of our world-class air logistics. I am sure the hkia community will continue to strive for excellence and maintain Hong Kong's good name as an international aviation hub,' he added.
Two air cargo terminals located at HKIA, namely Cathay Pacific Services Limited and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals - were the first to obtain the Live Animals Transportation certification and Cathay Pacific Cargo subsequently became the third airline in the world to receive this certification.
The certification for Live Animals Transportation, not only allows the transport of pandas but also covers pets such as cats and dogs, as well as horses, leopards, and llamas, among others.
Mr LAM said all cargo terminal operators at HKIA have now met the IATA CEIV standards for transporting special cargo, making it one of the few airports in the world to achieve this level of certification.
'This demonstrates Hong Kong's comprehensive strength in handling live animal transportation and further enhances our status as a hub for air cargo, especially in handling special cargo,' he said.
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He said the panda pair, An An and Ke Ke, were transported directly from Sichuan to Ocean Park, arranged and sponsored by Cathay Cargo, writes The Standard of Hong Kong.
Specially designed crates were used for their transportation to maintain a constant temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius inflight, with ample natural light and good ventilation.
The crates were also equipped with Bluetooth devices, allowing the control centre to monitor the temperature and humidity inside the crates, said Mr Lam.
'Their successful arrival once again proves the exceptional standard of our world-class air logistics. I am sure the hkia community will continue to strive for excellence and maintain Hong Kong's good name as an international aviation hub,' he added.
Two air cargo terminals located at HKIA, namely Cathay Pacific Services Limited and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals - were the first to obtain the Live Animals Transportation certification and Cathay Pacific Cargo subsequently became the third airline in the world to receive this certification.
The certification for Live Animals Transportation, not only allows the transport of pandas but also covers pets such as cats and dogs, as well as horses, leopards, and llamas, among others.
Mr LAM said all cargo terminal operators at HKIA have now met the IATA CEIV standards for transporting special cargo, making it one of the few airports in the world to achieve this level of certification.
'This demonstrates Hong Kong's comprehensive strength in handling live animal transportation and further enhances our status as a hub for air cargo, especially in handling special cargo,' he said.
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