HONG Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 365,000 tonnes of air cargo in May representing a decrease of 4 per cent compared to the same month last year.
The continuing geopolitical tensions in Europe and disruptions to global supply chains caused by the pandemic led to the overall decline in cargo volume.
Exports decreased by 15 per cent year on year, with cargo traffic to and from key trading regions in Europe and North America registering the most significant drops.
Flight movements during the month totalled 10,440, a year-on-year decrease of 9.7 per cent.
Over the first five months of the year, cargo throughput and flight movements dropped by 8 per cent and 1.5 per cent to 1.8 million tonnes and 50,975, respectively.
On a 12-month rolling basis, cargo volume increased by 4.3 per cent to 4.9 million tonnes, while flight movements rose by 12.3 per cent to 144,020.
On the passenger front, HKIA handled 170,000 passengers in May, a year-on-year increase of 186.1 per cent, although passenger volume remained significantly lower than the pre-pandemic levels.
The rise in passengers during the month was driven primarily by growth in visitor arrivals and Hong Kong resident traffic following the relaxation of inbound travel measures. Passenger traffic to and from Southeast Asia experienced the most significant increases.
Over the first five months of the year, passenger volume increased by 84.5 per cent to 547,000, and on a 12-month rolling basis, passenger increased by 80.7 per cent to 1.6 million.
Meanwhile, Airport Authority Hong Kong (HK) received the Grand Award at the Customer Service Excellence Awards, along with eight other recognitions across various categories offered by the Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence.
The multiple distinctions were given to HK's initiatives ranging from innovative projects to outstanding team and individual efforts.
Vivian Cheung, executive director, airport operations of HK, said: 'We are honoured to receive these awards, which reflect our staff's caring attitude and dedication to meeting our passengers' needs. I am also delighted that our innovations in passenger services are being recognised. We will continue to enhance passenger experience by providing professional and high-quality services at HKIA.'
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The continuing geopolitical tensions in Europe and disruptions to global supply chains caused by the pandemic led to the overall decline in cargo volume.
Exports decreased by 15 per cent year on year, with cargo traffic to and from key trading regions in Europe and North America registering the most significant drops.
Flight movements during the month totalled 10,440, a year-on-year decrease of 9.7 per cent.
Over the first five months of the year, cargo throughput and flight movements dropped by 8 per cent and 1.5 per cent to 1.8 million tonnes and 50,975, respectively.
On a 12-month rolling basis, cargo volume increased by 4.3 per cent to 4.9 million tonnes, while flight movements rose by 12.3 per cent to 144,020.
On the passenger front, HKIA handled 170,000 passengers in May, a year-on-year increase of 186.1 per cent, although passenger volume remained significantly lower than the pre-pandemic levels.
The rise in passengers during the month was driven primarily by growth in visitor arrivals and Hong Kong resident traffic following the relaxation of inbound travel measures. Passenger traffic to and from Southeast Asia experienced the most significant increases.
Over the first five months of the year, passenger volume increased by 84.5 per cent to 547,000, and on a 12-month rolling basis, passenger increased by 80.7 per cent to 1.6 million.
Meanwhile, Airport Authority Hong Kong (HK) received the Grand Award at the Customer Service Excellence Awards, along with eight other recognitions across various categories offered by the Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence.
The multiple distinctions were given to HK's initiatives ranging from innovative projects to outstanding team and individual efforts.
Vivian Cheung, executive director, airport operations of HK, said: 'We are honoured to receive these awards, which reflect our staff's caring attitude and dedication to meeting our passengers' needs. I am also delighted that our innovations in passenger services are being recognised. We will continue to enhance passenger experience by providing professional and high-quality services at HKIA.'
SeaNews Turkey