Hactl moves first seafood consignment via Air-Land Fresh Lane
The lane expands shipment options for perishable goods for airlines and freight forwarders.;
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) handled a shipment of Manila clams on 22 September, originating in Thailand and bound for Shenzhen, through the newly launched Air-Land Fresh Lane.
The shipment was routed through a dedicated route for importing live and chilled seafood and fruits into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) via Hong Kong International Airport, the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge, and Zhuhai, with streamlined Customs clearance and quarantine procedures.
The shipment was transferred from the aircraft to a temperature-controlled truck fitted with a Customs-approved electronic lock and GPS. A “Certificate of Non-manipulation” issued by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department enabled the cargo to cross the border without delay.
According to Hactl, the successful handling demonstrated the reliability of the Air-Land Fresh Lane and showed how shippers can simplify bookings and improve efficiency.
The new service complements the offerings of Hacis, Hactl’s wholly owned subsidiary, which operates SuperLink China Direct, providing scheduled bonded road-feeder services between Hong Kong International Airport and mainland China. The lane expands shipment options for perishable goods for airlines and freight forwarders.