ASIA Airfreight Terminal (T) has re-commenced operations at its Terminal 1 (T1) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) now that the renovations have been completed.
The newly refurbished T1 is equipped with new facilities and equipment, including material handling systems, x-ray screening machines, work stations and truck control systems to better serve the air cargo community.
Dual terminal operations in both Terminals 1 and 2 will increase the handling capacity and improve the overall operational efficiency. Terminal 1 was previously used between 1998 and 2007 before Terminal 2 was built.
'Hong Kong will benefit from large scale logistics and infrastructure projects such as the third runway at the airport, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge and the planned premium logistics centre at Kwo Lo Wan. These developments, together with those in the Greater Bay area, will bring huge opportunities for growth in air cargo and e-Commerce logistics, and further enhance the international airport's position,' T said in a statement.
Airport Authority general manager Alaina Shum said at the facility's re-opening ceremony: 'Being the world's number one air cargo hub, HKIA is supported by state-of-the-art facilities, sufficient cargo handling capacity and efficient handling and security. Thanks to T for providing round-the-clock cargo services and continuously investing and upgrading the facilities and systems to cope with air cargo growth at HKIA.
'Meanwhile, Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department facilitating the 24-hour customs clearance system also makes HKIA an efficient and competitive international cargo hub,' Ms Shum added.
The newly refurbished T1 is equipped with new facilities and equipment, including material handling systems, x-ray screening machines, work stations and truck control systems to better serve the air cargo community.
Dual terminal operations in both Terminals 1 and 2 will increase the handling capacity and improve the overall operational efficiency. Terminal 1 was previously used between 1998 and 2007 before Terminal 2 was built.
'Hong Kong will benefit from large scale logistics and infrastructure projects such as the third runway at the airport, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge and the planned premium logistics centre at Kwo Lo Wan. These developments, together with those in the Greater Bay area, will bring huge opportunities for growth in air cargo and e-Commerce logistics, and further enhance the international airport's position,' T said in a statement.
Airport Authority general manager Alaina Shum said at the facility's re-opening ceremony: 'Being the world's number one air cargo hub, HKIA is supported by state-of-the-art facilities, sufficient cargo handling capacity and efficient handling and security. Thanks to T for providing round-the-clock cargo services and continuously investing and upgrading the facilities and systems to cope with air cargo growth at HKIA.
'Meanwhile, Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department facilitating the 24-hour customs clearance system also makes HKIA an efficient and competitive international cargo hub,' Ms Shum added.