Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited (Hacis), the wholly owned value-added services subsidiary of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), has elevated its collaboration with global logistics and supply chain technology company Flexport into a strategic partnership, with the aim of establishing Hong Kong as Flexport’s transit hub.

Hacis initially provided mail handling services to Flexport before expanding its scope to include Merge-in-Transit (MiT) solutions and Airport Direct import and export services.

The partnership has since evolved into a fully integrated, one-stop-shop service offering that enables Flexport to route cargo through Hong Kong with greater efficiency, scalability and operational control.

Through its MiT solution, Hacis merges shipments from multiple origins in Hong Kong under forwarder control prior to onward delivery.

Its Airport Direct services cover cargo collection and delivery, documentation, on-airport storage, containerisation and fulfilment, with operations located immediately beside the apron at Hactl’s SuperTerminal 1.

Ringo Chan, executive director of Hacis, said: “With our fully integrated, one-stop-shop service, we enable Flexport to route cargo via Hong Kong with greater reliability and efficiency.

“This partnership shows how Hacis adapts to the evolving needs of customers and supports their growth, while helping Hong Kong maintain its competitive edge in global air logistics.”

Daniel Sanvicente, senior vice president, head of APAC at Flexport, said: “With its one-stop-shop approach and direct air-side access facility, partnering with Hacis enables Flexport to provide highly efficient, consolidated air services across a broad network.

“Utilising Hong Kong’s strategic location as a key gateway for South China origin cargo, this collaboration expands our connectivity and service offerings, fuelling Flexport’s continued growth in South China and our expanding presence across Southeast Asia and beyond.”

As global supply chain dynamics continue to shift, Flexport is building out its APAC network and enhancing its air freight capabilities, with Hong Kong positioned as a central transit hub within its regional and global operations.

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