HKIA's Capacity to Increase by 50% from 2035
According to the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, in his 2024 Policy Address delivered at the Complex of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on October 16, the Airport Authority of Hong Kong will complete the construction of the three-runway system this year. Hong Kong International Airport's handling capacity will increase by 50% from 2035.
Hong Kong Air Cargo launches “Hong Kong⇌Birmingham” international cargo route.
On October 8, Hong Kong Air Cargo launched a new international freight route between Hong Kong and Birmingham. The route is operated by an Airbus A330-200 full freighter, with one round trip per week. This is the second British route opened by the airline after the London route was launched in February.
Increased traffic through the Central Corridor of the China-Europe freight train
During the first three quarters of this year, the number of China-Europe freight trains passing through the Central Corridor (Erlianhot Railway Port) reached 2,615, with a year-on-year growth of 8.4%. Among them, 1,414 were outbound and 1,201 were inbound, with year-on-year growth rates of 6.2% and 11.1% respectively. The total import and export freight volume was 3.278 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 10.0%, and the number of standard containers carried was 299,000, a year-on-year increase of 9.3%. Multiple indicators have achieved growth
Hong Kong Cross-Border Trucks Facilitate Trade and Logistics Connectivity
In the vibrant economic landscape of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong cross-border trucks play a crucial role in maintaining the smooth flow of goods between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.