HKIA sets new record breaking year
HKIA, Hong Kong International Airport has reported a new record breaking cargo year in 2018 with air traffic reaching 5.1 million tonnes.
Hong Kong Airport handled more than 427.500 flights reporting an increase with 1.7% in comparison with previous performances. HKIA has also seen cargo growth with 1.5% being the first global airport in history to reach more than 5 million tonnes.
HKIA leading aviation hub
Chief Executive of Airport Authority Hong Kong, Fred Lam stated it was gratifying to see HKIA scale new heights in 2018 on all three air traffic categories, attesting to the dedication, resilience and contribution of our 73,000 airport community members.
We are also honoured to be awarded with a number of recognitions during the year, solidifying HKIA’s leading position as a regional and international aviation hub.”
December 2018 dropping volumes
Last December presented less enthusiastic figures with a cargo throughput of 5.2% year-on-year. Amid the uncertain global economic situations, both imports and exports dropped by 7% last month, resulting the decrease in overall cargo throughput.
Amongst the key trading regions, traffic to / from Europe and Southeast Asia decreased most significantly in the month
