Hong Kong Air Cargo launches e-commerce route to London
The new route aims to tap into the growing demand for online shopping and cross-border trade between China and Europe.
Hong Kong Air Cargo has launched a new intercontinental e-commerce route to London Stansted, the first U.K. route.
The first flight, RH364, departed from Hong Kong International Airport at 16:05 HKT on February 4, 2024 and landed in London at 11:50 GMT. The airline operates this route with the Airbus A330-200F wide-body all-cargo aircraft, offering full cargo flight services between the two cities, says an official press release.
Captain Clifford Hung, President cum Chief Operations Officer, Hong Kong Air Cargo says: “We are delighted to launch our new e-commerce route to London Stansted, a key milestone for our international expansion plan 2024. This route will provide our customers with more choices and flexibility for their air cargo logistics needs and create more value and opportunities for our stakeholders and partners. We are grateful for the support and cooperation from the Hong Kong International Airport, the London Stansted Airport, and the relevant authorities in both cities.”
The new e-commerce route to London Stansted is a strategic move for Hong Kong Air Cargo, as it aims to tap into the growing demand for online shopping and cross-border trade between China and Europe, the release added. “The route will also enhance the connectivity and convenience for the cargo shippers, as London Stansted is one of the largest cargo airports in the UK, with easy access to London and other major cities in Europe. The route will boost the economic cooperation between Hong Kong, China, and Europe, as Hong Kong serves as a global hub for air cargo logistics and a gateway for goods entering and exiting the mainland.”
The airline has a fleet of six all-cargo aircraft including five A330-200Fs and one wet-leased A330-300P2F. The airline covers Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, connecting major destinations such as Almaty, Bangkok, Chennai, Delhi, Dubai, Hanoi, Istanbul, Manila, Milan, Osaka, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei and London, the release added.
