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Good cargo performance at HKIA
Photo: Hong Kong airport
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) has announced the 2020 air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).
In 2020, the world's biggest cargo airport handled 87.7% less passengers and 61.7% less flights than in 2019, whereas cargo throughput remained relatively stable at 4.5 million t, a yoy decline of 7%. Moreover, the airport handled 68,660 cargo flights, an 18.3% surge compared to 2019.
In December, HKIA saw only a 0.2% yoy drop in cargo handled to 443,000 t. Imports and exports continued to grow, climbing 18% and 8% yoy, respectively. Transhipments decreased significantly due to shortage of belly capacity on passenger flights.
Vivian Cheung, executive director, airport operations for the AA: "In 2021, we will continue to work closely with the airport community in managing the continuing challenges and prepare for the recovery of passenger traffic when the pandemic subsides." (ah)