International Aviation Hub
137. The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is the world's busiest cargo airport. Its cargo throughput exceeded five million tonnes last year; and its passenger throughput reached 61 million, marking a year‑on‑year increase of nearly 15 per cent. We will strive to enter into new air services agreements and expand traffic rights with regions demonstrating development potential, such as the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and South America, so as to further enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international aviation hub.
138. The new passenger departure facilities at Terminal 2 of HKIA are scheduled to commence operations in May, which will substantially enhance the airport's overall capacity.
Airport City
139. The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is proactively attracting businesses and investment to develop Airport City SKYTOPIA into a world‑class landmark. Relevant developments include the AsiaWorld‑Expo Phase 2, art storage facilities and the Yacht Bay, etc.
Aircraft Parts Processing and Trading Centre
140. The AAHK is pressing ahead with a leading overseas aircraft services company to provide professional services such as aircraft dismantling and parts recycling in Hong Kong, thereby developing Hong Kong into the first aircraft parts processing and trading centre in Asia.
Co‑operation in Transport and Logistics
Collaborate with airports in the Greater Bay Area
141. Since the launch of the direct passenger service from Zhuhai to Hong Kong for passengers taking flights at HKIA, over 100 000 passenger trips have been made. The AAHK will step up promotion while enhancing the connectivity between Zhuhai Airport and the HKIA to encourage more travellers using the service.
Sea‑Air Intermodal Cargo Transhipment Mode
142. The sea‑air intermodal cargo transhipment mode operated by the AAHK in collaboration with Dongguan has attracted the participation of 27 airlines and 140 logistics companies. In addition, the construction of the intermodal pier under Phase 1 of the HKIA Dongguan Logistics Park has been completed. The remaining works are expected to complete within this year, targeted for commissioning in the first half of next year.
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