Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal Officially Unveiled at Opening Ceremony

The Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal was officially unveiled by Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPSL) at an opening ceremony at the Hong Kong International Airport.

Cathay Pacific Chief Executive John Slosar officiated the event, with the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region the Honourable Leung Chun-ying as the guest of honour.

The opening ceremony was also attended by other special guests from the government, representatives from the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong, management of the Airport Authority Hong Kong and the Civil Aviation Department, business partners, as well as friends from the air freight industry.

Mr Slosar said: "Cathay Pacific has worked tirelessly to develop the Hong Kong hub for both passengers and air cargo, and we continue to make huge investments in the terminal and in new aircraft to boost our city's competitive edge. The Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal is one of the world's biggest, and also the most sophisticated, and will help sustain Hong Kong's position as a preferred air cargo hub in the region. We believe the combination of the new terminal, our growing fleet, and the professionalism of Hong Kong's logistics community provides a flexible and dynamic logistical solution for Hong Kong's air freight industry. This is very important given the growing competition from other hubs around the region."

CPSL Chief Executive Officer Algernon Yau said: "Efficiency and reliability have always been the cornerstones of the air freight industry. Combined with advanced technology and a dynamic team, the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal is established with simplicity and flexibility in mind to meet the increasing demands of customers. It is our ultimate goal to provide outstanding service to all our customers."

CPSL launched the services of this HK$5.9 billion facility in phases starting February 2013, ensuring a smooth transition for customers. The terminal moved successfully to full operation in October 2013, providing a broad spectrum of logistical solutions for the air freight industry.

The Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal combines advanced technology with streamlined work flows to set new service benchmarks for the industry.

Customers benefit from extended cut-off times, last-minute cargo acceptance and reduced connection times for transhipments.

This is a common air cargo facility serving all airlines operating at the Hong Kong International Airport.

The new terminal has an annual handling capacity of 2.6 million tonnes and will help boost the competitiveness of the Hong Kong hub. Around 1,800 jobs have been created to support the operation.

Cathay Pacific Services Limited
Cathay Pacific Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited. The Company was formed in January 2008 and was awarded a 20-year franchise by Airport Authority Hong Kong in March 2008, to design, build and operate a new cargo terminal at the Hong Kong International Airport - the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal.

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The Honourable Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region joins Mr John Slosar, Cathay Pacific Airways Chief Executive to unveil the opening ceremony of Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal.

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(From left) Mr Yau Shing-mu, Under Secretary for Transport & Housing, Dr Mavin Cheung, Chairman, Airport Authority Hong Kong, The Honourable Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr John Slosar, Cathay Pacific Airways Chief Executive, Mr Ivan Chu, Chairman of Board of Directors of Cathay Pacific Services Limited and Cathay Pacific Airways Chief Operating Officer and Mr Algernon Yau, Chief Executive Officer of Cathay Pacific Services Limited officiate the eye-dotting ceremony lion dancing in the opening ceremony.

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(From left) Mr James Woodrow, Cathay Pacific Airways Director Cargo, Mr Stanley Hui, Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong, Mr Rupert Hogg, Cathay Pacific Airways Director Sales & Marketing, Mr Yau Shing-mu, Under Secretary for Transport & Housing, Mr John Slosar, Cathay Pacific Airways Chief Executive, The Honourable Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Ivan Chu, Chairman of Board of Directors of Cathay Pacific Services Limited and Cathay Pacific Airways Chief Operating Officer, Ms Jin Ping, Deputy Director-General, Department of Economic Affairs, Liaison Office of The Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Norman Lo, Director-General of Civil Aviation, Civil Aviation Department and Mr Algernon Yau, Chief Executive Officer of Cathay Pacific Services Limited, give a toast to celebrate the full operations of Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal.

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The Honourable Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region visits Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal.

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Cathay Pacific Cargo terminal has moved into full operation in October 2013, providing a broad spectrum of logistics solutions for the air cargo industry. Combining advanced technology and streamlined workflows, Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal creates new service benchmarks for the industry.

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Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal is equipped with a sophisticated Terminal Control Centre. Acting as the mastermind of the terminal, it closely monitors and governs all activities at the terminal, including operations, system control and information management. Cargo handling status can be tracked and traced efficiently.

7) Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal is equipped with a state-of-the-art Materials Handling System (MHS), that supports its capacity for handling up to 2.6 million tonnes per year and increases Hong Kong International Airport's annual capacity by 50 per cent to 7.4 million tonnes.
Container Handling System, a sub-system of MHS, provides over 2,400 storage positions.
Containing over 4,200 storage positions, Bulk Handling System links with the Customs Examination Hall.

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Workstations are highly secured with 100% high-resolution closed-circuit television coverage to monitor cargo build-up and breakdown.

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Around 1,800 jobs have been created to support the operation in achieving unparalleled efficiency and service innovation.